GRANT, Amos Rodney: Died 1936

GRANT

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 8/21/2014 at 11:55:06

**Handwritten: KEO REP 6 AUG 1936

Amos Rodney Grant

Amos Rodney Grant, son of Arvel R. and Fannie Grant, was born at Slater, Wyoming Nov. 27, 1913
and died near Silvis, Ill., July 12, 1936. he was 22 years, 8 months and 15 days old at the time of his death.

Amos spent his early boyhood on a ranch with his parents in Wyoming. In September 1932 he came with his parents and brother to Farmington. He attended the Chugwater, Wyoming high school and entered Farmington high school as a Junior.

He was converted in a revival meeting conducted by Dr. Kendall at Chugwater when he was six years old. He united with the Farmington M.E. church, becoming active in Sunday School, Epworth League and church. He attended the Snowy Range Epworth League Institute at his former home and transferred his membership to the Farmington M.E. church. He was sent to two sessions of the Pioneer Epworth League Institute held in Mt. Pleasant. He was kind and friendly and a very willing worker cooperating freely and gladly in the activities of the church. He has been very kind to the pastor and family.

Last Sunday, the day Mr. Grant drowned, he attended church in the morning at Silvis with his brother, Denzlow and wife. In the afternoon he sought relief from the extreme heat by going to Green river and swimming. He had spent some time in the water, came out and rested on the beach, returned to the water and sank before anyone could help him. His body was found one hour and fifteen minutes later. He had planned to attend church that evening but it was not to be so.

He had been employed at Silvis for several moths and was staying with his brother an wife, Mr. and Mrs. Denzlow Grant.

He leaves his mother and father, brother, Denzlow and other relatives and friends to keenly feel his departure.

Funeral services were held in the Farmington M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by his pastor, Rev. Harvey E. Butler, assisted by Rev. M.R. Rogers of the Baptist church. Interment was made in Greenglade cemetery near Farmington.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book D, Page 93, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA