Benjamin L. Mellott

MELLOTT, MILLER

Posted By: Volunteer-Karen DaPra
Date: 10/8/2002 at 10:27:03

DIED SUDDENLY WEDNESDAY
WAS WIDELY-KNOWN RESIDENT OF EAST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP

Benjamin L. Mellott died suddenly on last Wednesday morning at his home in East Providence township. He had been in good health until the time of his death, which is supposed to have been due to heart failure.

Mr. Mellott was born in East Providence township on July 28, 1852. His parents were Benjamin and Mary Mellott. About 36 years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Miller, who with the following children survive: Blaine, of Everett, Rev. M. S. Quay Mellott, of White Pine, Lycoming county, Ellery, Rush and Nellie, at home.

Deceased was a member of the Methodist denomination for many years. He followed the occupation of a plasterer and was a skillful mechanic. Being of a genial disposition he had many friends. He was a devoted husband and an indulgent parent. Funeral services will be held to-day at 10 o'clock at the Mt. Pleasant church and interment will be made in the burial ground there.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 136 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Oct 2000. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given. NOTE: A PARTIAL copy of this same obit found on page 135)

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.

[Original Post 21 Nov 2000]