John L. Daggs 1859-1924

DAGGS, DAVIS

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 4/12/2003 at 12:28:31

JOHN L. DAGGS DIES AT ARBELA, FRIDAY

Memphis, Mo., July 16.--John L. Daggs died at his home six miles north of Arbela, Mo., July 11, 1924. He was born on the old home place November 17, 1859, and had lived there all his life. He was married to Ginevra [sic] Davis of Arbela, Mo. Four children were born to them. The youngest son died when about 12 years of age. The living children are Leslie Daggs of Cantril, Iowa, Jack Daggs and Miss Louise Daggs of Memphis, Mo.

The wife died while the children were quite small, and he was father and mother both to his children. His brothers, Granville and Columbus Daggs, both live in Memphis. Mr. Daggs was a member of Mt. Moriah church at which the funeral services were held, the Rev. M. Hart conducting the services, Sunday afternoon, after which burial was made in Mt. Moriah cemetery. Mr. Daggs was a highly respected citizen of Scotland county.

(Photocopy of this obit found on page 167 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Dec 2000. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

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

[Original Post 12 Jan 2001]