Albert Phillips 1828-1909

PHILLIPS, BRADFORD, DEHART

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 2/8/2006 at 16:39:18

Obituary.

The funeral of Albert Phillips took place from his late home, three and a half miles south east of Keosauqua, Tuesday afternoon, July 6th; and was conducted by Rev. Chas. E. Perkins, of the Congregational church. A choir, consisting of Mesdames H.E. Duckworth, Oscar McCrary and Messrs. William M. Walker and Oscar McCrary sang. There was a large attendance of relations, neighbors and friends. The burial was in the Prall cemetery.

Mr. Perkins spoke of the comforting nature of the Christian faith in immortality, and read the following biographical sketch which had been prepared by a member of the family:

Albert Perkins was born in Madison county, Ohio, June 30, 1828 and died at his home July 5, 1909; aged 81 years and 5 days. With his parents he came to Iowa in April 1843, settling on what is now known as the Watkins farm. He was married to Clarison Bradford Dec. 10, 1855, and commenced a home at once, on the place which has been his home ever since, except for brief intervals when he was in the west.

To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were born two sons: Oliver A. , who resides on the farm, and George, who lives at Longmont, Col. Mr. Phillips is also survived by a brother, Iva Phillips of Ottumwa, and a sister, Mrs. Laura DeHart of Keosauqua, together with eight grandchildren. The wife died August 10, 1878.

Source: Newspaper Unknown. Taken from Obituary Book A, Genealogy Department, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA