Oren Rex Derby (1887 - 1888)

DERBY

Posted By: Karen Brewer (email)
Date: 12/3/2021 at 10:37:28

The Osceola Weekly Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa
March 1, 1888, Page 3

--Died, February 3rd, Orren Rex, son of William and Julia Derby, at their home in Jamison. He was eight months old. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. Morris on Saturday at their house, after which the remains were taken to New Virginia for burial in the family graveyard. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their friends.

Note: Transcribed as published. The headstone is inscribed with the name spelled Oren and the day of death the 23rd.