Alexander Peabody, 1895-1918

PEABODY

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 10/16/2013 at 16:22:11

Dies At Dodge

The son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peabody who was ill at Camp Dodge with pneumonia, died and the body was sent home for burial. Interment was made Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Peabody went to Camp Dodge last week following word that their son was ill.

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SOUTHEAST LOGAN SOLDIER BURIED

Funeral Services for Alex Peabody Held Sunday Afternoon--Died at Camp Dodge Thursday

South East Logan, Oct. 23--Once more we are called upon to chronicle the death of a friend. Another soldier has made the supreme sacrifice, another home has been made desolate, another blue star has been turned to gold. Alex Peabody has answered the final summons, has given his young life, his all, for his country.

Alexander Peabody, eldest son of Thomas and Anna Peabody, was born March 20, 1895 at their farm home in Logan township and passed away at the hospital at Camp Dodge, Iowa, Oct. 17, 1918, at the age of 23 years, 6 months and 28 days. He died from influenza which terminated in pneumonia.

On Monday of last week a message was received stating that he was very ill and his father and sister left immediately for his bedside, his mother not being well enough to go. Word came later telling the others to come but before they could go, another message told of his death. All that medical care and loving hands could do was done for his relief, but to no avail.

He was a loving son and brother and a true friend. He was honest and industrious, kindhearted, quiet, unassuming, indeed he was almost a model type of young manhood. Alex Peabody has departed but his memory lingers. Through his bright hopes for the future are shattered, he has not died in vain. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, a sister, Miss Sarah, and a brother, Simon, both at home, an aged grandfather, numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

The body arrived from Camp Dodge Saturday under military escort. Owing to the ruling which forbids public gatherings, only brief services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Gow of the M.E. church at Gillette Grove, who spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing ones. The day being ideal, a large crowd gathered to pay their respects to the young soldier. Friends of the deceased who acted as pallbearers were John Sub, Will Gibson, Earl Rose, Clair Salton, Ed Noonan, Chas. Barnard and Gene Doughty. The floral tributes were beautiful. Interment took place in the Garfield cemetery. The heart felt sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved ones in the great sorrow that has come upon them.

Source: Spencer Reporter, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; October 23, 1918.

Interment in Garfield Township cemetery
 

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