BLACKMER, Dr. B.P. : Died 1918

BLACKMER, JONES, STURDIVANT

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri (email)
Date: 6/13/2013 at 03:19:00

Dr. B.P. Blackmer

On Christmas morning, 1918, Dr. B.P. Blackmer, a long time resident and good citizen of the county, died at his home in Bonaparte following several months of steady failing health. His age was 79. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Harry Jones of Farmington and Miss Bena who resided in the parental home. He was born in New York and became a resident of Bonaparte in 1878. He was married to Miss Colusa Sturdivant in 1881. Three children were born to them, two of whom survived, Mrs. Harry Jones of Farmington and Pauline, who lived at home. The mother died 21 years ago. Burial was in the Bonaparte cemetery. Dr. Blackmer will be greatly missed by the people of his home town.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 104, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA