Rev. Joseph C. R. Layton (1830-1913)

LAYTON, JARVIS

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:12

From Nevada Representative February 11, 1913 (front page)

OBITUARY

REV. J. C. R. LAYTON

Rev. J. C. R. Layton, former pastor of the Methodist church in this city, died on Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jarvis at Pingree, North Dakota. His probable demise had been indicated by advices received here about that time. He was about 85 years of age and is survived by his three children, two daughters and a son. His body is expected here this evening on the Rock Island train from the north, accompanied by the three children and some others. The funeral will be conducted from the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, the pastor, Rev. W. E. Hardaway officiating and Rev. W. P. Payne, who is one of the few surviving associates of Mr. Layton in the days of his pastorate here, assisting. The interment will be in the Nevada cemetery where Mrs. Layton was buried in 1875. The funeral party will have their headquarters with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bamberger.