HENRY LAUGHLIN 1861-1886

LAUGHLIN

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Date: 4/28/2005 at 20:48:41

HENRY LAUGHLIN

Henry LAUGHLIN was born August 6th, 1861, and died at his father's home near Postville, at 7 o'clock, p.m. Sept. 22nd, 1886. About 6 years ago Henry LAUGHLIN left his father's home to seek his fortune in the West. He went with high ambition and a strong heart, ready to dare and do, amidst the many difficulties and self-denials of pioneer life. He located at Jamestown, Dakota, and for several years seemed to prosper, until his health began to fail. His manly independence is shown by the fact he suffered long and probably much alone, before he called upon his father for help. When his father brought him home a few weeks ago it was already evident that he was beyond the reach of medical aid and the care of friends. Thus we are often disappointed in our earthly hopes, plans and ambitions. Even young men, in the prime of life, sometimes must yield and go, when the summons comes. Henry LAUGHLIN was known as a virtuous and honorable young man; he was baptized when a small boy, grew up in a Christian home, had the Christian hope, and in his last days expressed his trust in Christ as his Savior, saying that in this trust he was not afraid to die. In the prime of life, when the world is full of promise, we may be cut down. How important, therefore, that our lives be linked with the life of Him who knows us altogether, and "remembereth that we are dust."

- source: Postville Review, 9/25/1886
- contributed by Sharyl Ferrall