CARMICHAEL, Alexander 1867 - 1947

CARMICHAEL, ALEXANDER, NELSON, BUCHANAN, PARKER, HISEL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, January 9, 1947
Page SIX, Column 8

LIBERTYVILLE FARMER DIES

Alex CARMICHAEL, 79, farmer living six miles southeast of Libertyville, died suddenly at his home at 6:30 a.m. today. His death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in failing health for the past two and a half years.

Mr. CARMICHAEL was born April 18, 1867, in Van Buren county, the son of the late William and Mary ALEXANDER CARMICHAEL. His wife preceded him in death December 16, 1943.

He is survived by the following children: Ralph, Birmingham; Mrs. Jennie NELSON, Chicago; Mrs. Clare BUCHANAN, Kansas City. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two brothers, Bill and Jim, both of Fairfield. One daughter preceded him in death.

The body was taken to the Hoskins funeral home where last rites are pending.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, January 10, 1947
Page FIVE, Column 3

CARMICHAEL Funeral Saturday Afternoon

Funeral services for Alex CARMICHAEL will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hoskins funeral home in charge of Rev. S. P. Williamson. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mr. CARMICHAEL died suddenly Thursday morning at his home near Libertyville.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, January 11, 1947
Page SIX, Column 4

LOCALS

... --Arriving to attend the funeral of their father, Alex CARMICHAEL, were Mrs. Verle BUCHANAN of Kansas City and Mrs. Bert NELSON with Mr. NELSON of Chicago and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy PARKER of Grinnell. ...

(same publication and page, but Column 6 -- )

... Mrs. Verle BUCHANAN of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Bert NELSON of Oak Park, Ill., were called here by the sudden death of their father, Alex. CARMICHAEL.

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.178½ with wife Elizabeth Leona HISEL CARMICHAEL.