Vinson Arthur Eyerly (1905)

BAILEY, EYERLY

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson
Date: 10/1/2004 at 18:56:45

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 2, 1905

Word was received here Sun. "of the death of Vincent Eyerly, which occurred at the state hospital at Clarinda on Sun. morning.

He was a son of George Eyerly, of Douglas twp., & had been somewhat afflicted with poor health since childhood & some time ago his mental condition was considered such that he was sent to the state hospital at Clarinda for treatment. He leaves a wife and two children.

The funeral was held on Tuesday at the West Star church, near his former home.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 9, 1905

Vinson A. Eyerly was born in Madison county, Iowa July 4, 1868 and died February 26, 1905, being 36 yrs., 7 mo. and 22 days old. Mr. Eyerly was married to Miss Lizzie Bailey August 4, 1898, to this union were born two children, a son and a daughter, who still survive him.

He was converted when fourteen years of age and always lived a christian life, being a loving husband, kind father and true friend. In his last hours he chose his favorite song, "Nearer My God to Thee" and expressed his desire and rediness to go to his heavenly home.

Funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. C. Smith at the West Star church and the body laid to rest in the McDonald cemetery at his request.
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The Madison County Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 2, 1905
Page 2
Local Tips

Vincent Eyerly died at the Hospital for the Insane Sunday Feb. 26th, where he was taken for treatment last December. His wife, who had been at his bedside for the past two weeks, arrived here Monday evening with the remains, and the funeral occurred at the West Star church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. C. Smith. He was laid to his last rest in the McDonald cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community.
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The Madison County Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 9, 1905
Page 3

Vinson A. Eyerly was born in Madison county, July 4, 1868 and died Feb. 26, 1905, being 36 years, 7 months and 22 days of age.

Mr. Eyerly was married to Miss Lizzie Bailey August 4, 1888, and to this union were born two children, a son and a daughter, who survive him.

He was converted when fourteen years of age and always lived the Christian life, being a loving husband, a kind father and a true friend. In his last hours he chose his favorite song, “Nearer my God to Thee” and expressed his desire and readiness to go to his Heavenly home.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. C. Smith at the West Star church, and the remains were laid to rest in the McDonald cemetery at his request.
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Coordinator's note: Middle name taken from father's biography in 1915 History of Madison County.

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