Cornell, Gertrude Kaylor 1865 - 1919

KAYLOR, CORNELL

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 8/9/2012 at 07:42:47

Postville Herald, Postville, Iowa, Friday, April 18, 1919.
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Gertrude Kaylor Cornell

Was born in Dwight, Ill., Aug. 20,6 1865, and died in Chicago, April 5, 1919, of cancer of the liver.

She was married at an early age to Mr. Clarence Kaylor, who died a few years later, leaving her with her young son, Cornell Kaylor. Mrs. Kaylor and "Cornie" came to Postville with A. E. Cornell in 1886, and together they took charge of the Cmmercial Hotel. After remaining here three and a half years, Mrs. Kaylor returned to Dwight, where "Cornie" passed away at the age of 14 years. She was called to mourn the loss of both her parents in 1900, since which time she has made her home in Chicago, where she was engaged in various business enterprises until a few years ago when she was compelled to retire from active work on account of impaired health. She was taken seriously ill a month before hr death, was taken to a hospital later, where an x-ray revealed her serious condition, and her brother, A. E. Cornell, the only surviving member of the family, was summoned from Los Angeles. He did not arrive until after her death. Her remains were brought to Postville where a simple and beautiful service was held in the parlor of the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. L. W. Wiltberger. A service was also held in Chicago.

Mrs. Kaylor was a woman of many good qualities, a pleasant, amiable disposition, a true friend, always ready to help the poor o runfortunate and a good business woman. Besides her brther and family she leaves many other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was laid to rest by the side of her mother and father in Postville cemetery.

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Notes: All typo's were in the obit as published.
A quick look at the Woodmansee book reveals Gertrude C. Kaylor as the only entry for that surname in Postville cemetery. There are four entries for the surname Cornell in the Postville cemetery; Carrie Orr Cornell, Mary Cornell, Edward A. Cornell and Hiram Cornell.

Submitter is not related.

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