BECK, Katie

BECK, DWIGHT

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/17/2007 at 13:39:21

"Fairfield Ledger Weekly", June 23, 1881

Death of Katie BECK.

On Wednesday evening last, at the home of her parents in this city, died Katie M., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. BECK. Her illness was of about four months’ duration, a complication of inflammatory rheumatism and pneumonia causing her death. Kate was a child of fourteen years, who was born and reared in this vicinity, was the pet of the family, the object of the love and kindness of a large circle of friends. Among her young friends she was exceedingly popular, and was a pleasant, bright, intelligent, lovable child. The funeral took place Thursday evening, from the residence of her parents, Rev. M. E. DWIGHT conducting the services. Among the floral tributes was a beautiful lyre from her young friends and companions.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.