ABBEY, Elmer C. (1851-1916)

ABBEY, SWEIGARD

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 5/2/2015 at 14:42:05

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Burial

The body of the late E. C. Abbey accompanied by his wife, his son Elmer and daughter, Mrs. Clifford Sweigard, arrived from Grover, Colo., on the 3:25 Rock Island. A large company of Masons; the Progressive Club, besides relatives and friends, met at the station, from which place the cortege went at once to Concord cemetery, where a Masonic burial service was held. The large number of handsome floral designs gave mute testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 7 Sep 1916, Page 4 , col 2

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E. C. Abbey Dead

E. C. Abbey died at his home in Grover, Colorado, Wednesday morning, August 30th, 1916. Mr. Abbey formerly lived in Garner and several years ago moved with his family out to Colorado.

While in Garner he was county Recorder, cashier of the Farmers National Bank, mayor and held other offices of trust.

He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, two sons and one daughter; Elmer, Ray and Mrs. C. R. Sweigard.

The remains were brought to Garner Friday and were laid to Rest in Concord cemetery. Deceased had been sick for a couple of months and had always led an active life.

source: Garner Signal, 6 Sep 1916, page 5, column 4