FREMONT COUNTY HERALD
June 28, 1923
Dennis H. McBeth was born in Jasper County, Iowa, September 13, 1866 (sic, should read 1868) and died at this home
south of Percival Saturday June 23, 1923 at the age of 56 (sic) years 9 months and 10 days.
He had been sick for a year; but his condition became worse about 5 weeks ago, but he was confined to his bed
only one week.
When a small child he moved with his parents from Jasper County to Nebraska, living there until
twenty five years ago, when they came to this community where he has resided ever since.
He was married in 1895
to Susie Laymon at Geneva, Nebraska. Seven children were born to this union, two dying in infancy.
Those surviving
are Ivan, Maggie, Bernice, Florence and Mrs. Robert Reed. He also leaves four brothers and six sisters to mourn his
loss. Six of these were present. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the home conducted by Rev. Carlyon
with interment in the Blanchard cemetery.
(submitter's note: Dennis H. McBeth is the Great Grandfather of Carol
~ transcribed and contributed by Carol
