PERRIGO, Elias E. (1850-1936)

PERRIGO, LAW

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 2/1/2020 at 18:22:32

Former Resident Dies In Kansas

Elias E. Perrigo, an old resident of Hancock county, died at his home at Parker, Kansas, last Thursday, February 6. The remains left Parker Friday, but have not yet reached Garner. Funeral arrangements cannot be made until the remains reach here.

Mr. Perrigo was a resident of the Goodell-Amsterdam neighborhood in the early 70's and later lived in Garner, and then Forest City.

He was a resident of the county some thirty years, and left here about thirty years ago, moving from here to Kansas where he remained until the time of his death.

In the Goodell neighborhood, here and at Forest City he engaged in the stock business, as well as farming. Many of the older residents knew Mr. Perrigo and speak well of him.

His first wife and three children died here and were buried here more than 50 years ago. He married a second time, and the second Mrs. Perrigo survives.

T. B. Law of St Paul, a brother of the present Mrs. Perrigo, came to Garner on learning of the death of Mr. Perrigo, and remained for the funeral. Mrs. Perrigo was unable to make the trip here.

source: Garner Herald, 12 Feb 1936, page 6, column 6/7

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Body of E. E. Perrigo, Former County Resident, Will Arrive for Burial

The body of E. E. Perrigo, former resident of Hancock county, is expected to arrive this week from Kansas for burial in Concord cemetery. Mr. Perrigo's death occurred last week, but details have not yet been received here.

For many years Mr. Perrigo was a well known cattle buyer in this county. He lived for some time in the Goodell vicinity and later for a short while in Garner. Until about twenty years ago, when he moved to Kansas, he farmed in Ellington township.

Mr. Perrigo was married twice, his first wife being buried in Concord cemetery. It is believed he was about 80 years of age and that he is survived by his second wife and two children, a son and a daughter, the latter being married and a resident of California.

source: Garner Leader & Signal, 12 Feb 1936, page 5, column 3