George Nelson Osborn

OSBORN, BRICELAND, MCPHERSON

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 2/18/2015 at 12:58:52

George Nelson Osborn

George Nelson Osborn, a life resident of Davenport, died Sunday morning at 523 West Twelfth Street following a two weeks’ illness.

Born in Davenport July 3, 1861, he attended the public schools, and was married August 28, 1884, to Margaret Reddy in St. Mary’s church. He was a plasterer by trade and a charter member of the Moose lodge. His wife died Jan. 25, 1931.

Surviving are four sons: George N., William C. and Harry of Davenport, and Andrew E., Los Angeles, CA; three daughters: Mrs. Julie McPherson and Mrs. Hugh Briceland, Davenport, and Miss Hazel Osborn, Rock Island; a brother, C. E. Osborn, Davenport and seven grandchildren.

The body was taken to Hill & Frederick’s mortuary, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Oakdale cemetery.

Source: Obit: The Davenport Democrat, Davenport, IA., Monday, 22 Apr 1935, p9.

Contributed by: Sandra Hendrick Allen