William H. "Willie" Kegley (1897)

KEGLEY

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 8/20/2008 at 10:04:02

Winterset Madisonian – December 1, 1897
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St. Charles News

Willie Kegly the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kegley, died and was buried at the Union Chapel cemetery last week. This death is a severe blow to his bereaved parents and friends. He was an unusually bright and industrious boy.

Winterset Madisonian – December 1, 1897
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Elm Grove News

William H. Kegley died at the home of his parents, Nov. 24. He was 14 years, 9 months and some days old. Another home is made sad by the Angel of Death. He was the first to go in the family. They have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

Winterset Reporter – December 2, 1897
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Willie, the fifteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Kegley, was buried from their home on Thanksgiving day. It is supposed his death was caused from eating too many hazel nuts.