Field, Edgar D. 1846 - 1893

FIELD, BAKER

Posted By: Allison Lawrence (email)
Date: 4/25/2021 at 13:17:11

Source: The Decorah Republican October 26, 1893 P 4 C 3

Death of Edgar D. Field.

Mr. Edgar D. Field, ex-Clerk of the Courts for this county, died at his home in this city, on Monday morning last, after a brief and very painful illness.

Mr. Field was born in Jefferson county, N. Y., in April, 1847, and was raised on a farm. As soon as he attained the legal age, if not earlier, he enlisted as a soldier in the War of the Rebellion, in the 10th N. Y. heavy artillery, and became a member of the Army of the Potomac. He remained in service until honorably discharged at the close of the war. A few years later he came west and made a protracted visit in Decorah. Returning home he married Miss Jennie M. Baker, and then came hither to take a permanent residence. To them three sons were born, all of whom are living. For several years Mr. Field served as an efficient member of the City Board of Education, and in 1891 he was elected Clerk of the Courts for Winnesheik Co., serving one term with credit to himself. He was also one of the first members of Decorah Hook and Ladder Company, and had long been at its head.

Mr. Field’s health has not been the best for some months, but the illness which led to his death set in on Tuesday last week. It was not deemed as serious as it proved until the last of the week, when it assumed an alarmingly dangerous type. Almost as soon as his illness became generally known there followed a false report of his death. He lingered two days longer, with no hope, and finally passed into rest. The funeral services were held yesterday, Rev. Van Sluyter officiating at the house, and Col. Hughes Post, G. A. R., of which deceased was an active member, burying the remains with the full honors of the order. This stricken family have the sincere sympathy of a large body of friends who sincerely respected Mr. Field as an honorable man and a public spirited citizen.

Transcriber’s Note:
Find a grave shows the deceased was born April 22, 1846 and is buried at Phelps Cemetery.

Phelps Cemetery
 

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