Archie DEFENBAUGH

DEFENBAUGH

Posted By: Sharon R. Becker (email)
Date: 11/20/2008 at 12:04:38

The Ringgold Record, 1899

OBITUARY - ARCHIE DEFENBAUGH.

Archie DEFENBAUGH was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, April 13, 1891, and died at the home of his parents July 20, 1899, aged 8 years, 3 months and 7 days. Archie was a bright and good boy and after suffering much for several weeks passed to his home beyond. His favorite hymn was "A Shelter in the Time of Storm."

The funeral was held at the Middle Fork church Friday at 2 p.m., July 21, conducted by Rev. C. KNOIL and his remains were laid away in the Middle Fork cemetery.

May the Lord confort those who mourn over this sad event.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, 2008