Albert N. Sturdivant 1858-1900

STURDIVANT, SHIPLEY

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/1/2001 at 14:58:41

Albert N. Sturdivant, son of George W. and Elizabeth E. Sturdivant, was born in Deadwood, Calif., Jan. 3, 1858, and died at Bonaparte, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1900, at the age of 42 years and 2 days.

He was married to Mary [E. or F.] Shipley Feb. 21, 1883. Five children were born to them, of whom four have preceded him. His wife, daughter and brother survive and deeply mourn his loss.

The greater part of his life was spent in Van Buren county. For a number of years his health had been failing but he made a brave struggle against disease. He lived in various western cities, Omaha, Denver and Salt Lake City being among them, and was also for a while in Mexico.

He was an upright and highly respected citizen and a man of fine business ability. He was remarkably devoted to his family and solicitous for their welfare.

Funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. W. H. Scofield. The interment was at the White cemetery where so many of his loved ones repose. The services there as well as at the residence were largely attended by those who love and respect him.

The pallbearers were Benjamin Ketcham, J. H. Cresap, J. W. Brown, W. H. Page, S. H. Sharp and Emil Noske.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 33 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in November 1999. Name and date of newspaper not given.) ORIGINAL POST 15 Nov 1999.

I am not related to this person and am posting this obit for those who may find him/her in their family history.