BYRKIT, Edward Maring 1875 - 1912

BYRKIT, JOHNSON

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:22:51

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, July 3, 1912
Page 3, Column 3

The remains of E. M. BYRKIT, a nephew of Mrs. W. E. JOHNSON, who died today in Des Moines arrive in this city for burial Friday morning(.)

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, July 5, 1912
Page 2, Column 4

FUNERAL OF E. M. BYRKIT HELD HERE

The funeral of E. M. BYRKIT who died Wednesday morning in Des Moines was held this mroning (sic) at 10:30 o'clock by Dr. Thomas Osborn at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. JOHNSON on East Burlington street and the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. BYRKIT was known to a number of Fairfield people and his death will be greatly regretted.

The Des Moines Capital has the following to say regarding Mr. BYRKIT:

"E. M. BYRKIT, 37 years old, superintendent of the Automobile Mutual fire insurance association, died today at the Methodist hospital after a short illness with stomach trouble. He is survived by his widow and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. BYRKIT of 1337 East Grand avenue, and one sister Mrs. Anna D. PRAY, and two brothers H. D. and Rolland J. BYRKIT. His father is chief insurance clerk in the State Auditors' office. Funeral services will be held for his friends Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the home of the parents. The remains will be taken to Fairfield, Ia., for burial.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, July 10, 1912
Page 5, Column 6

E. M. BYRKIT Dies in Des Moines.

"E. M. BYRKIT, 37 years old, superintendent of the Automobile Mutual fire insurance association, died today at the Methodist hospital after a short illness with stomach trouble. He is survived by his widow and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. BYRKIT, of 1337 East Grand avenue, and one sister, Mrs. Anna D. PRAY, and two brothers, H. D. and Rolland J. BYRKIT. His father is chief insurance clerk in the State Auditor's office. Funeral services will be held for his friends Thursday afternoon at four o'clock at the home of the parents. The remains will be taken to Fairfield, Iowa, for burial." --Des Moines Capital.

The funeral of Mr. BYRKIT was held in this city Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. JOHNSON, on East Burlington street, conducted by Rev. Thos. Osborn and the remains laid to rest in the Evergreen cemetery.

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

Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.106. His death certificate notes his birthdate as May 16, 1875; however his birth year is noted as 1876 on his gravestone. He is also noted as being married on his death certificate, but his wife is not named.