David Walter Rockafellow 1870-1890

ROCKAFELLOW, ROCKEFELLOW

Posted By: Rich Lowe (email)
Date: 10/10/2001 at 10:29:06

DIED.

At his home in Bonaparte, Aug. 5th, 1890, David Walter, only son of J. D. and Mary Rockafellow, aged 20 years, 8 months and 4 days.

His death was occasioned by intermittent malarial fever, from which he endured great suffering for two weeks. Walter was a very bright young man, whose memory will not only be precious in the home circle, but with all his associates. None but those who have experienced the same can know the depth of sorrow in the hearts of the bereaved family. He was buried Wednesday, Sermon preached by J. F. Jenkins of Farmington. His body was laid away in the Thompson cemetery. A very large assemblage testified their sorrow and respect by their presence. This removal of Walter from the family and community is particularly sad, and the afflicted family have the sympathy of a very large circle of friends. He leaves a father, mother and four sisters to mourn his loss.

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Walter was my grandmother Carrie Rockefellow Lowe's brother. I would like to hear from anyone with connections to this family. - Rich