Samuel Burns died Nov 1915

BURNS, HUFFMAN, GARRETT, DAUGHERTY, PARKER

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 4/17/2003 at 01:57:43

DEATH OF SAMUEL BURNS

Samuel Burns, a brother of James Burns of Keosauqua, died at his home in Des Moines township on Saturday, November 20, 1915. He would have been [can't read] years old on December 2. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Huffman. To them were born four children, all living. They are John, at home; Mrs. Harriet Garrett and Mrs. Emma Daugherty, of Keosauqua, and Mrs. Lizzie Parker of Cantril. Besides these children, he is survived by his widow, ten grand children, two brothers and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Behrens of Keosauqua, were held at the home on Monday afternoon, and burial was in the Prall cemetery. He was a quiet citizen who attended strictly to his own business. Hence he left many friends whose sympathy goes to the bereft widw and children.

Handwritten at top of obituary is "Keo Rep 25 Nov 1915" which must be the Keosauqua Republican newspaper.

(Photocopy of this obit found on page 155 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Dec 2000.)

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

[Original Post 2 Jan 2001]