George Washington Kinney (ca. 1844-1894)

KINNEY

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 4/26/2011 at 21:42:45

From Story County Watchman June 22, 1894

DIED.--Early Tuesday morning after a lingering illness, George W. Kinney, aged about 50 years. He has been a resident of this city for a great many years, and was well and favorably known to all. He served in a New England regiment during th rebellion and his death resulted from a gun shot wound in the hand which he received in the line of duty. The arm could have been cut off, but even then the chances were that it would not have had the desired result, although it might have somewhat extended his lease on life. The funeral was held at his residence on Wednesday under the directions of Nevada Lodge of Masons who thus showed their appreciation of him as a member and citizen. The sermon was by companion Rev. Ferguson, a member of 3x3 Chapter of Masons of this city, all under the direction of Senior Warden McCall acting as W. M., in place of Bro. King, who was unavoidably absent. The Grand Army also turned out in good number and marched with the Masonic order in the cemetery where the final obsequies were duly observed and the appropriate emblem duly deposited. Mr. Kinney was one of the best men in the city, and his loss will be deeply regretted by all, and each and every on extend their sympathy to the bereaved family, a wife and children, who are left to mourn his loss.

From Story County Watchman July 13, 1894

IN MEMORIAM.--The following were adobpted by the Central Iowa Lodge No. 104, I. O. O. F., at their regular meeting July 3, 1894:

Whereas, Our beloved brother Geo. W. Kinney has been called from our midst to the higher order of fraternity and brotherly love, and this lodge has in his death, lost a true and noble Brother, a prompt, efficient and trusty member, and the community a worthy citizen, be it therfore
Resolved: That this Lodge, as an expression of sorrow, and out of regard for the high esteem in which he was held, socially and fraternally in our order ask that these resolutions be spread on the records of thei Lodge as a lasting and permanant token of respect to his memory trusting that we shall continue to remember him as his life and conduct in the past have justly merited. Be it further
Resolved. That this Lodge tender to the wife and family of our deceased Brother, their heartfelt sympathy, and assure them that we too share with them in their sorrow and bereavement. Be it further
Resolved. That at copy of these Resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, as a token of sincerity and respect.
J. F. GILLESPIE, }
H. M. FUNSON, } Com.
GEO. G. CARTER, }