Edwin L. Cundy

CUNDY, BOSISTO, COULTHARD, INGERSOLE, CLOSE

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 4/16/2012 at 21:15:03

Edwin L. Cundy
Word was received last Saturday of the death of Ed Cundy, at his home near Artesian, South Dakota. Mr. Cundy was born at Elk Grove, Wisconsin in February of 1850, and came to this vicinity in 1871, living on the farm he had purchased. On February 22, 1872 he was married to Mary Bosisto, who survives him. He has lived in the Corning and vicinity for 35 years and was beloved by all who knew him. being highly educated he could adapt himself to any society, and wherever he went made many friends. for the past year or two, he lived near Lenox, removing last fall to Artesian, South Dakota, where he had purchased a farm. Word was received by his friends that he felt much better since going west and the news of his death was very unexpected. It will be remembered that for several years, Mr. Cundy has been a great sufferer from Siatic Rheumatism and for weeks at a time would not be able to leave his bed. His friends had all hoped the change would do him good, and are sorry indeed to hear of his death. The family having our sincere sympathy in this hour of loss. Mr. Cundy was a mason and the order loses a worthy member. Besides the wife he leaves ten children to mourn his loss, five at home and five married. They are Will Cundy, of Nodaway, F. L. Cundy of Howard Lake, Minnesota; Jess Cundy of Storm Lake; ;Mrs. Will Coulthard, Artesian, South Dakota; Mrs. George Coutlhard of Holt Township; and Harry, May, Grace, Emily, and Florence at home. The funeral will take place today at Artesian, South Dakota, as will also the interment.
Adams County Free Press, January 16, 1907, page 8