Carson Fremont Perkins (1899)

MCGEE, PERKINS

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 1/7/2006 at 14:23:02

The Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, May 3, 1899

Death of C. F. Perkins

The community was much startled yesterday noon, May 2nd, 1899, by the news of the death of C.F. Perkins, who passed away between eleven and twelve o'clock, although it was known that he was in dangerous condition. He had an attack of grip some time ago and had recovered sufficiently to be around, when he went out to his farm and the effort and exposure brought on a relapse which took the form of pneumonia. Although a strong man his vitality was not sufficient to overcome the terrible disease.

He was about 50 years old; came here from Vermont when a young man, about 25 years ago, and married Mary A. McGee, a daughter of the late M. M. McGee.

Two children were born, Matthew M. and Caroline. Some four years ago Mr. Perkins left the active work on the farm and moved to town where he built a handsome residence which was his home up to the time of his death.

He was a prosperous farmer, a good and influential citizen, and will be much missed in the community and among a large circle of friends.

He leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Burial to be in the Winterset Cemetery.
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Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 11, 1899
Page 5

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The funeral of Carson Perkins was one of the largest in Winterset for a long time. The schools were dismissed on account of the deceased having been a member of the school board.
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Coordinator's note: Full name taken from daughter Mary's 1906 Madison County Marriage Record.

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