BYRON, William H. 1862 - 1886

BYRON

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

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, October 20th, 1886
Page 2, Column 5

Death of W. H. BYRON.

The death of William H. BYRON, a well known young business man, occurred in this city Friday morning. Mr. BYRON was a member of the grocery firm of Byron & Byrnes. He was a native of Ireland, coming to America about five years ago, and had resided in Fairfield about four years. He was first known to our people as a clerk in the house of James Sullivan. Later he became a partner in the firm of James Sullivan & Co., and finally the senior member of the firm of Byron & Byrnes. His death was the result of a seven weeks' illness from typhoid fever, the same disease which caused the death of his former partner, J. J. Fogarty, about 13 months ago. Mr BYRON was an energetic, enterprising business man, honest and true to himself and his friends. He had attained a popularity and esteem in this community during his short residence here which few men gain, and his death is widely regretted. His age was 24 years. The funeral occurred Saturday morning, the remains being interred in the Evergreen Cemetery. A requiem mass was held at St. Mary's church Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. Father Kelly, and both the funeral and this service were very largely attended. Mr. BYRON had few relatives in this country except a brother at Burlington and an uncle at Rome.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, October 21, 1886
Page 2, Column 6

Probate Will.

To whom it may concern:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of William H. BYRON, deceased, is on file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Jefferson county, Iowa, and that Monday, November 15th, 1886, at 9 o'clock A. M., has been set for the final hearing and proof of the same.

CHAS. P. SIPPEL,
Clerk of said court.
28t3

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Thursday, October 21, 1886
Page 3, Column 4

On last Friday, the 15th inst., our community was grieved at the announcement of the death of William H. BYRON of the grocery firm of Byron & Byrnes. The cause of his decease was typhoid fever. He was in his twenty-fifth year and was a native of Ireland, from whence he came about six years ago. Some three and a half years ago he came to Fairfield and entered the grocery house of James Sullivan as a clerk. In January, 1885, he became a member of the firm of James Sullivan & Co., and on last January a member of the firm of Byron & Byrnes, successors to James Sullivan & Co. He was one of our most substantial and promising young business men. Previous to his last illness he appeared to be in the very bloom of ruddy health, and in the struggle with the dread fever he showed wonderful endurance and vitality. During the seven weeks of wasting down to death he was patient and cheerful, and suffered much without complaining. His mind was clear until a short time before his decease. The funeral services were held on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, and the funeral was largely attended. Mr. BYRON was a young man of high character, had won the respect of our people, and his loss is universally and deeply regretted. His parents and remaining brothers and sisters are in Ireland. Although he died far from his boyhood home he was given every care and attention by kind and loving friends in this city.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, Novemer 17, 1886
Page 3, Column 8

Marriages, Births and Deaths.

... Deaths.--

... Oct. 15, in Fairfield. of typhoid fever, William H. BYRON, aged 24 years. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, November 24, 1886
Page 3, Column 3

... The following appointments have been made the past week by Clerk Sippel: ... J. C. BYRON, administrator of the estate of W. H. BYRON, deceased; ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, December 1st, 1886
Page 2, Column 7

IMPORTANT NOTICE !

I have this day, November 28, 1886, bought the interest of Wm. H. BYRON in the firm of Byron & Byrnes, and will pay all liabilities of said firm at sight, and I respectfully ask all who know themselves indebted to said firm to settle their accounts by the 1st day of January, 1887, by cash or approved note. I propose to

CONTINUE THE BUSINESS

And will endeavor to keep the store up to a first-class standard, namely,

The Foremost Grocery House

in Fairfield, and one of the most complete in Iowa. My motto shall be first-class, choice, fresh Groceries, Provisions, &c., at invincible prices at wholesale and retail.

T. M. BYRNES,
North Side Square. 5t48

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.347.