Elmer Epith Backous (1906-1910)

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Posted By: Gail and Dennis Bell
Date: 5/19/2005 at 22:47:48

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, 23 Jun 1910, page 1. "OBITUARY - Elmer Epith Backous was born in Collins, Story county, Iowa, September 28, 1906, and died at his home in Wetonka, McPherson county, South Dakota, June 14, 1910, at 3:50 a. m., aged three years, eight months and sixteen days. He leaves to mourn his loss his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Backous, **six brothers, Charles, of Maxwell; Samuel, Walter, Floyd, Jesse, and one sister, Ettna. The remains were brought from Dakota, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Backous, daughter, Ettna, and sons, Charles and Samuel The services were held at the Christian church in Maxwell, on Thursday, June 16th, conducted by Rev. Gharrett. Interment was at Peoria Cemetery." **editorial note - only five brothers are named in the obituary.