From the April 16, 1862, Woodstock (Illinois) Sentinel
IN MEMORIUM
The death of Captain HARLEY WAYNE, of Union, who died bravely fighting the enemies of the Government, at the head of his Company, in the battle of Pittsburg, demands more than just a passing notice.
"Death loves a shining mark," and this was never more strikingly proven than in the fact that the first death that we know of among our county volunteers, should be HARLEY WAYNE one of our first and most prominent citizens -- a man who, with an ample fortune, a beautiful residence, and a beloved and happy family -- left all to serve his country in this hour of danger on the battle's bloody field.
CAPT. WAYNE has been a resident of this county many years; coming when young, and by strict business habits amassed a competence. He had been chosen to all of the various offices of his town, and was always a leading man.
--Old Secesh
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