James Munns Jr.

MUNNS, BANDY, LOVEJOY, KITCHEN

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 2/26/2012 at 15:32:03

James Munns, Jr., one of the best known citizens of this community died at the family home in this city last Friday, April 17th. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon from the residence, conducted by Rev. C. G. Marshall, pastor of the Congregational Church and interment was made in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. The ceremonies at the grave were under the auspices of Llewellyn Post, G.A.R., of which the deceased was a member.
James Munns was born in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, April 2, 1839 and was therefore 75 years, 15 days old at the time of his demise. When he was about five years old, his parents moved to New York City, where he attended the public schools and other educational institutions then available. When 17 years old he took up the study of law, but that proving distasteful, he came west with his parents to Olney, Illinois in 1860. The family moved to Quincy, Iowa, about the time the Civil War started, and here Mr. Munns enlisted as a private in Company D. of the 29th Iowa infantry. He served with such distinction that he was advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant during the two years and three months he was in the employ of Uncle Sam, or until the close of the war. Mr. Munns then returned to Quincy and a year later was married to Frances Marion Lovejoy. To them were born three children, Joseph L. who died when four years old; Charles K., living in Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Ruth Bandy of Spokane, Washington. The widow and these two children are the only relatives left, Mr. Munns' parents having passed away in the county several years ago. His only sister died in New York before the family left there. for about eight years after his marriage, Mr. Munns lived on the farm with his parents, after which he came to Corning and engaged in the grain business, which he followed until two years ago, when he retired from active business. for thirty-nine years he resided in the home where he passed from the activities of life. Mr. Munns was a man of strong character and sterling worth. He had very decided views and always upheld them; was active in good works and a popular citizen. He realized some time ago that his end was approaching and set in order his affairs, stating that he was ready to go. Mr. Munns was a good citizen and his death brings sincere sorrow to the community.
Adams County Free Press, April 22, 1914, page 2