Sylvester Chamberlain (1956)

CHAMBERLAIN, HAINES

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 12/15/2006 at 18:18:49

Winterset Madisonian - October 3, 1956

PERU RESIDENT DIES AT 80 YEARS

Sylvester Chamberlain Lived 78 Years of Life in This County

Sylvester Chamberlain, a resident of Madison county for 78 years, died Thursday, Sept. 27, at his home in Peru. He was 80 years of age.

Mr. Chamberlain was born near Peru, on April 10, 1876. He was married Jan. 12, 1905, to Etta Haines. With the exception of two years in North Dakota, his entire life was spent in Madison county. His active years were spent in farming, until his retirement in 1943.

Surviving are his wife; one daughter; one son; two step-sons and three step-daughters; in addition 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, from the Peru Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Ray Harness of Chariton. Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.