Samuel Blackledge

BLACKLEDGE

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/12/2002 at 02:17:30

MT. STERLING

The funeral of Uncle Samuel Blackledge, which occurred last Friday at 1 o'clock, was quite largely attended. The services were held in the Christian church, of which he was a life member. In the death of Father Blackledge the community has lost a man whose life has been one that all men would do well to pattern after. Honest and upright in all his dealings his word went just as far as his note would do and filled the same purpose; had no trouble with his neighbors and all with whom he came in contact respected him. The obsequies were conducted by Evans & McManus, undertakers from Keosauqua and was buried with honors of the Knights Templar order in uniform.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 71 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in February 2000. Name and date of newspaper not given.)

I am NOT related to this person and am posting it for those who may find him/her in their family tree.

[Original Post 20 Feb 2000]