Obituaries
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[Biggs, Barbara Alice Pierce Bateman]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday      August 24, 1911     p. 5

Obituary.

Miss Barbara Alice Pierce was born in Arkansas October 15, 1869, and moved to Kansas, where she was married to Lewis N. Bateman. To thin union two children were born, Mrs. J. [ohn] F James and Miss Maude Bateman, both of whom are living in the vicinity of Bedford. In 1896 she came to Conway and in 1898 she was united in marriage to T. [homas] H. Biggs. Five children were born to this union, Fannia Mildred, Vernon Leo, Irene Irma, Alice Thelma, and William McDowell, who died in infancy. While living in Conway deceased was united with the Methodist church and has always lived a consistent Christian life. She was held in the highest esteem by all.

The deceased has been ill for more than a year and a half, but during all her suffering, which terminated in her death Friday, August 18th, she stood it with Christian fortitude. The funeral was held at the home north of Bedford on Saturday, August 19, conducted by Dr. Fred N. Willis, and the remains were followed by a large concourse of friends to Lexington cemetery, where interment was made. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved husband and children.

[Note: Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992 gives the marriage date as March 17, 1897.]

[BIGGS, BARBARA ALICE BATEMAN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, August 24, 1911
J. P. Cromer returned to his home at Savanna, Ill., Tuesday, after attending the funeral of Mrs. T. H. Biggs.

[Biggs, Barbara Alice Pierce Bateman]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     August 24, 1911     p. 5

OBITUARY

Mrs. T. H. Biggs.

Mrs. Barbara Biggs, wife of Thomas H. Biggs, died at the home in Clayton township, Thursday, Aug. 17, aged 41 years. She had bean ill about a year, of tuberculosis. Funeral services conducted by Dr. Fred N. Willis of Bedford were held at the residence at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment was in Lexington cemetery.

Barbara Alice Pierce was born in Arkansas October 15, 1869. In 1886 she was united in marriage with Lewis Bateman and they resided at Glen Elder, Kan. Mr. Bateman died in 1892, and she came to Iowa, where she was joined in marriage March 17, 1898, with T. [homas] H. Biggs. Surviving are the husband, her two daughters, Mrs. John James and Miss Maude Bateman, and four children of whom she and Mr. Biggs were the parents, Fannia, Vernon, Irene, and Alice.

[Note: Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992 gives the marriage date as March 17, 1897.]

[Biggs, Mahala Ansel]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday        July 25, 1929     p. 4

Mrs. J. M. Biggs

Word has been received in Bedford by relatives of the death of Mrs. J. [oseph] M.[cDowell] Biggs. Mrs. Biggs [Mahala Ansel] passed away July 11th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hutchinson in Fargo, Okla. She was aged 91 years, 6 months and 2 days, and was a former resident of Bedford.

[Biggs, Thomas H.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      August 26, 1920      [p. 1]

Fatal Accident Occurs On Streets of Bedford Tuesday

T. M. Biggs, Assistant Marshal and Street Commissioner is Fatally Injured and Dies Later. Runaway Team is the Cause of the Fearful Tragedy

About 4 o'clock on Tuesday the news was flashed about town that a shocking accident had taken place in the northeast part of town, by which a runaway team owned by Troy Spencer and driven by Eldon VanReenan, had knocked down, trampled and crushed Deputy City Marshall and Road Commissioner T.[homas] M. [H.] Biggs, and probably fatally injured him. The news, startling in its nature, and like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, soon drew a large crowd to the scene, and many wild rumors and different stories were told, but here is the sad story direct, by eyewitnesses and also the driver of the team that caused the sad tragedy.

It seems that Eldon Van Reenan had been loading cement at one of the sheds near the coal sheds, and had finished loading and was in the act of closing the door, preparatory to leaving, when the door made a sharp screech that startled the team and then started on their death defying and death dealing dash down the road toward the Farmers’ elevator, and although Mr. VanReenan made a heroic effort to overtake them, they had gotten beyond his reach and his efforts were fruitless.

Street Commissioner Wm. Polton and T. [homas] M. [H.] Biggs were in charge of a crew of men putting in a crossing near the city well, and looking up and seeing the runaway, Mr. Polton called to Mr. Biggs to get the fire team out of the road. Mr. Biggs, it seems, turned his back to the runaway to caution the driver of the fire team, when the runaways veered off the main road they were traveling, and before Mr. Biggs was aware of it, they were upon him, the neck yoke striking him midway of the body and knocking him under the frightened horses' feet and heavily loaded wagon. The team it seems had left the main road and cut diagonally across the street, this turn being wholly unexpected by the unfortunate man and who was turning about to see what direction they were going when struck. After striking him they made several crazy turns, finally winding up near the Collins Oil Co. oil tanks, where they were captured.

Immediately after the accident Mr. Biggs was tenderly carried to the home of Ollie Keith and medical attention called. Dr. Terrill soon responded and on looking the situation over called for assistance and Dr. Archer was called and the two physicians did everything within their power to help and relieve the suffering man, but to no avail, for his injuries were too severe for mortal man to survive and at 6: 30 P. M. he passed to that great beyond where sorrow, trouble and pain are unknown, surrounded by his aged mother, who had been summoned and his two daughters, and the scenes about the bedside of the dying man as he breathed his last were heart rending indeed, and one that will never be forgotten by those present.

A diagnosis of the body by the physician was made and they found four ribs broken, hip and shoulder crushed and the scalp nearly removed from the head, and many other bruises, in fact he was practically killed outright and beyond medical aid.

After the deceased was pronounced dead, the body was removed to the Wetmore undertaking establishment and prepared for burial, and in the meantime his children living at a distance were wired, and the body will be held until their arrival.

The deceased leaves to mourn his untimely taking off, an aged mother, two sons and four daughters, two of the latter being at home, Irene a young lady grown and a younger sister of 8 years of age. Mr. Biggs was an efficient officer of the law and had served the city of Bedford a number of years, ever faithful to the trust imposed in him and virtually died at his post of duty. It was truly a lamentable affair and the grief stricken mother and children have the sympathy of the entire community. The death of Mr. Biggs has cast a pall of gloom over the entire city, and on every street corner little groups of men and women speak of the dreadful tragedy in awed tones, while none but kindly words are spoken of the departed officer and citizen.

Mr. Wetmore, the undertaker in charge of the body, in preparing the body for burial, discovered a sum of money secreted in an inner pocket next to the body amounting to $391.00 and this by direction of the council and acting was turned over to the aged mother, who has charge of the household, by Mayor Sawyer and Marshal Polton yesterday morning, on the advice of the city attorney, they taking her receipt for the same.

The city council, at a special meeting, called by Mayor Sawyer yesterday morning, voted to allow $200 to defray the funeral expenses of Mr. Biggs, this being an expression of sympathy and a case where it was needed; also as a token of esteem for the faithful services performed—even unto death.

Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.

[Biggs, Thomas H.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     September 2, 1920    [p. 1]

Attended Father's Funeral

Vern Biggs, who is employed at Philadelphia, was called here to attend the funeral of T. [homas] M. [H.] Biggs, whose death was mentioned in these columns last week, and whose funeral services were held last Friday afternoon. Vern visited for a few days with relatives and friends before returning to his duties in Philadelphia.

[Biggs, Thomas H.]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      September 13, 1920     p. 3

Vern Biggs returned to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he is employed, having been called here on account of the sudden death of his father, T. [homas] H. Biggs.

[Clayton, Helen Millicent Rutledge Shum]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday     December 20, 1989     p. 6

Services for Helen R. Clayton, 90, were held December 14 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Rev. Ted DeHass officiating. Burial was at Lexington Cemetery, rural Bedford. Mrs. Clayton died December 10,1989 in Bedford, Iowa.

Helen [Millicent] Rutledge Clayton was born August 18, 1888 [1899] on a farm southeast of Sharpsburg, Iowa, to Abe [Abraham Ellsworth] and Mary Ellen [Fisher] Rutledge. She was one of seven children.

After high school she married Orie [Clinton] Shum. They had one child, Carol [Harriet]. Both are deceased.

For several years she lived in Omaha, Neb. with a cousin, Kathryn Hegwood Hickey. Kathryn has remained faithful and loving and has taken care of her to the end.

Helen was married several years to Ralph Clayton of Bedford. He is now deceased. Helen continued to live in Bedford until her death.

Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death: Eva Jordan, George Rutledge, Fay Day and Ralph Rutledge.

Survivors include a twin sister, Harriet Thornell of Clarinda, sister Mary Allene Baldwin of Pueblo. Colo., and a sister-in-law Lela Rutledge Tracey of Grinnell, Iowa.

Nieces and nephews who survive are: David Jordan, Howard Rutledge, Bob Day, Jan Cook, Betty Webster, Elaine Givens, Annette Walter, Charlene Robbe, and Jeanette Hoskins; also 80 great nieces and nephews survive.

Helen was a devoted member of the Bedford Baptist Church and also a member of the D.O.C. (Daughters of Ceres) Club. Helen was a cheerful person.

Helen loved animals, and at her passing Kathryn and her dog, “Smokey” were there. Helen loved to see the cows, pigs and horses on the farms.

[Note:  Birth year on gravestone is 1899.]

[Cox, Vernon Lee “Corky”]

Bedford Times-Press

Wednesday       September 8, 2004

Corky Cox

Funeral services for Corky Cox, age 73 of Bedford, who died Sunday, August 29, 2004, were held Friday, September 3, 2004 at 10:30 a. m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Allman and Pastor William Ballard officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 was held at the Lexington Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials can be given in Corky’s name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Vernon Lee Cox, son of John E. [dward] and Permilia (Millie) J. [ane] Brown Cox, was born October 1, 1930 at their farm home in Ringgold County south of Blockton, Iowa and entered into his eternal rest on Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the sixth of seven children who were all born on the farm known as Poverty Ridge. In 1935, John and Millie moved the family to a rented farm southeast of Bedford. Vernon earned the nickname “Corky” at an early age. He resembled a character in a comic strip with his black curly hair and precocious nature and has been known as Corky ever since. He grew up attending country grade school and then graduated with the Class of 1949 from the Bedford High School. He always enjoyed the school reunions and getting the chance to visit and reminisce with his fellow “forty-niners.”

Cork enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany for the duration of the war, serving as a radio operator. Corky was a proud veteran of that war and was very patriotic and proud of his service to his country. He became a lifetime member of the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 in Bedford where he felt a particular pride in helping to honor his fellow veterans at their time of death.

Upon his return from service, Corky over the family farm. He enjoyed working the land and tilling the soil. He was happiest when he was on the John Deere Tractor working the land. In 1957, he moved to his current residence, a farm north of Bedford on Highway 49. While living there he continued to raise crops but was particularly fond of caring for his herd of cattle. In the 1960’s he began working for the United States Postal Service, a career that spanned seventeen years. While delivering mail he particularly liked the opportunity to visit with all of his customers on the route. At one point, he rescued little Joe Lucas who was stuck while playing in a mud hole! As well as carrying mail and farming, he moonlighted as Taylor County’s first mixologist (bartender).

Cork built his mother a new home at their farm in the early 1970’s where he lived with her until her death. He was a confirmed bachelor who always said, “he would never get married.” It was while he was tending bar at the Starlite Lounge where he really became acquainted with Norma Bosley Meikle. You see, she was moonlighting as a cocktail waitress too: They had a great time working together and soon began dating. Together they enjoyed dancing, socializing and going for rides on Cork’s motorcycle. They were united in marriage on August 14, 1976 at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Bedford, Iowa. Norma’s son, James Meikle, became a part of Cork’s family.

Cork became an active church member and participated in the infant baptism of their daughter Celinda Lee who was born on January 2, 1978. She was the first baby born that year at the Clarinda Hospital and therefore was the “Queen of 1978.” Cork often said he didn’t want a red-faced squalling baby, but when Celinda was born, he simply thought she was a beautiful baby!

Corky began to experience heart problems soon after Celinda’s birth, but continued to be actively involved in her life. He was a woodworking leader for the Bedford Downtowners 4-H Club. He loved working with wood and made Celinda rocking horses and cradles for her dollies. He assisted Jim in making a racecar for the pinewood derby and also constructed a showcase for Jim’s racecar trophies. Due to his declining health, he was unable to go back to work so he decided to start college. He graduated in 1985 from Iowa Western Community College with an Associate of Arts degree. He then enrolled in courses from Buena Vista College where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1988.

One of Cork’s greatest joys was traveling. In 1987, he was able to take his family to Europe and show them many of his favorite places in Germany that he had visited during his days in the Army. He and his family continued to reminisce years afterwards about the memories of that vacation. He stayed busy around the house while Norma went to work. He especially enjoyed caring for Celinda and taking her wherever she needed to go. He derived great pleasure from his garden and spent a lot of time canning tomatoes, making sauerkraut and putting up pickles. If he didn’t can 500 quarts of vegetables he felt his family might not make it through the winter!

As Celinda got older, Cork had more free time so he took a job driving the Southwest Iowa Trolley for the senior citizens and Head Start kids. Cork felt he was needed and liked to help the ‘old folks’ get around. He had one particular ‘old lady’ who asked him to check out her house when she was dropped off. He even had to get down on his hands and knees to be sure no one was hiding under her bed!

In 1993, Jim’s daughter Kayla Renee Meikle was born and became Cork’s second little girl. Cork’s girls kept him young and active. He tried to pretend he was ‘in charge’; however, we all knew he was a softie at heart and he usually let the girls have their way. As Kayla grew older, Cork took a part-time job as a bank courier for the Great Western Bank in Bedford. He loved driving to Mount Ayr every day and visiting with the bank employees.

One of Cork’s proudest moments was seeing Celinda graduate from Northwest Missouri State University in 2001. He was proud of her accomplishments and loved to travel to Kansas City to visit her and her fiancé Jesse.

Left to cherish Cork’s memory are his wife Norma; daughter Celinda Lee Cox and fiancé Jesse Hodges; son James Aaron Meikle; granddaughters Kayla Renee and Cassi Dawn Meikle; a brother Clifford (Joe) Cox and wife Deloris; sisters-in-law Coryl Cox and Norma Cox; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Preceding Cork in death were his parents John and Millie; three brothers, Elvin (Jim) Cox, Edward (Chub) Cox, and Lewis Cox; a sister, Lorene Beck and her husband Donald and also sister Phyllis who died at infancy.

Cork was a plain, fun-loving and hardworking man who was never seen without a smile on his face. He spent his years putting his family’s needs before his own and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

[Duffield, Bertha Lowry]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    October 27, 1932    [p. 1]

Former Bedford Lady Dies at Spencer, Ia.

Short funeral services for Mrs. J. [osiah] G. [ilden] Duffield, 55, who died last Friday at her home in Spencer, Ia., were held at the First Baptist church Sunday, conducted by Rev. Clark M. Crowell. Burial was made in the Lexington cemetery.

Mrs. Duffield will be remembered here as Miss Bertha Lawary [Lowry]. She, with her husband, left here about 25 years ago for Spencer, Iowa, where they have since resided. Her husband and two daughters survive.

[Duffield, Bertha Lowry]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    October 27, 1932     p. 4

Among those from Spencer, Ia., who attended the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Duffield [Josiah Gilden] Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Axtell. They were guests at the J. C. Harris home.

[Duffield, Bertha Lowry]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    October 27, 1932     p. 5

Conway News Items

M. H. Litteer and wife and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Litteer attended the funeral of Mrs. Joe Duffield [Bertha Lowry] at Bedford Sunday.

[Duffield, Josiah Gilden “Joe”]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday      August 8, 1957    [p. 1]

Joe G. Duffield Dies In California

Last rites for Joe G. [ilden] Duffield, 83, of Los Angeles, Calif., who died Tuesday, July 20, were held at the Shum Funeral Home Sunday afternoon, August 4. Rev. Colvin Caughey of the Baptist church officiated. Burial was in Lexington cemetery.

Mr. Duffield was a son of John [Oscar] and Savina [Sylvina] Litteer Duffield, at one time residents of the Bedford-Conway community and for many years residents of Creston. He was an only cousin of Mrs. Floyd Burge of Conway and Mrs. Bess Smith of Lenox. His wife, who was Miss Bertha Lowry of Bedford before her marriage, preceded him in death in 1932. Also a daughter, Mrs. Dessie [Fay] Wyeth, who died January 22, 1955 in Los Angeles.

He is survived by one daughter, Hazel [Leona] and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. T. [ruel] L. Mills of Lynwood, Calif., who were unable to accompany the body here on account of Mrs. Mills' health.

Mr. Duffield was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Spencer, Iowa the past 47 years. Members of Bedford Odd Fellows lodge served as pallbearers.

Attending the services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burge, Conway; Mrs. Bess Smith, Mrs. Edra Barrans, Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hanson, David and Joy of Des Moines.

[Note: California Death Records give the date of death as July 30, 1957.]

[Fanning, John Davis]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday      July 23, 1925       p. 7

John Davis Fanning

John Davis Fanning, son of

Hezakiah [Hezekiah] and Malinda [Lucella Harman] Fanning was born in Virginia, on March 24, 1846. He passed from this life at 11:30 a. m., Friday, July 16, 1925, aged 79 years, 3 months and 22 days.

The deceased moved with his parents when but a child to Nodaway County, Mo., where he spent all his life except the last two years, which was spent in Conway. On the 2nd day of February, 1869, he was united in marriage to Martha Ellen Stonehocke [r], to which union eleven children were born, six girls and five boys, namely, Edward E. [llis], of Grand Forks, N. D.; Francis S. [amuel], of Ravenwood, Mo.; twins, Malisa [Melissa] M. [ay] Rasco [Pasco] of Lemon, S. D., and Mary M. [arjorie] Robey of Bedford, Ia.; Addison D. [ow], of Conway, Ia.; Tilly [Matilda] L. [ouise] McDermant [McDermott], of Maryville, Mo.; Luthier [Luther] A. [llison], of Wolf Point, Mont.; Gerty [Gertrude] E. [llen] Decker, of Yakima, Wash.; Charlotte O. [rlena] Griffith, of Fairlight, Can.; Gracia [Grace]  J. [ane] Fogan [Logan] of Fort Collins, Colo.; and Bertie L. [eslie], of St. Joseph, Mo.; all children remain with two brothers and one sister, 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, all of whom remain to mourn and remember. Mr. Fanning was one of the great brass buttoned Blue Uniform Brigade that let the pleasure of the present slip by to assure fundamentals for the future. As the oak leaf eventually gives way to the frosty air and releases its hold on the place of its birth, so these ranks of blue have been thinned down to just a few by the coming of late autumnal days. Though he was nearly a stranger in our midst in a sense, yet in the beauty of fellowship under the old Stars and Stripes we say may God forgive and bury all lack of patience in that two and one half years in the Rebellion. He served willingly when there was no compensation in view.

[Fanning, John Davis]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday     July 30, 1925      p. 8

Obituary—John Davis Fanning

John Davis Fanning, son of Hezakiah [Hezekiah] and Malinda [Lucella Harman] Fanning, was born in Virginia on March 24, 1846, and passed away at 11:30 A. M. Friday morning, July 16, 1925, aged 79 years, 3 months and 22 days.

The deceased moved with his parents when but a child to Nodaway County, Mo., where he spent all his life excepting the last two years, which were spent in Conway.

On the 2nd of February 1869 he was united in marriage to Martha Ellen Stonehocker and eleven children were born to them, six girls and five boys, namely Edward E. [llis] of Grand Forks, N. D., Francis S. [amuel] of Ravenwood, Mo., twins, Malisa [Melissa] M. [ay] Rasco [Pasco] of Lemon, S. D. and Mary M.[arjorie] Robey of Bedford; Addison D. [ow] of Conway; Tilly [Matilda] L.[ouise] McDermant [McDermott] of Maryville, Mo; Luther A. [llison] of Wolf Point, Mont., Gerte [Gertrude] E. [llen] Decker of Yakima, Wash., Charlotte O.[rlena] Griffith of Fairlight, Canada; Gracia [Grace] J. [ane] Fogan [Logan] of Fort Collins, Colo; and Bertha [Bert]  L. [eslie] of St. Joseph, Mo. All remain, with two brothers and one sister, 19 grandchildren and three great grandchildren to mourn.

Mr. Fanning was one of [the] great brass buttoned Blue Uniform Brigade that let the pleasures of the present slip by to assure fundamentals for the future. As the oak leaf eventually gives way to the frosty air and releases its hold on the place of its birth so these ranks of blue have been thinned down to just a few by the coming of the late autumnal days. Though he was nearly a stranger in our midst in a sense, yet in the beauty of fellowship under the old Stars and Stripes, we say may God forgive and bury all lack of patience in that two and one half years trials in the Rebellion. He served willingly when there was no compensation in view.

The funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. Borst. Interment in Lexington cemetery.

[Hess, Meryl Clark]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     May 13, 1965    p. 8

Meryl L. Hess Rites May 12

Funeral services for Mrs. Art (Meryl L.) Hess, 83, were held May 12 at State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home with Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Hess died in the Clarinda Municipal Hospital May 8. Interment was at Lexington Cemetery, Bedford.

Mrs. Hess is survived by a son, Howard.

[Hess, Meryl Clark]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     May 20, 1965    p. 6

Mrs. Arthur Hess Rites May 12 In Bedford

Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur (Meryl L.) Hess, lifetime Taylor county resident, held May 12 at State Street Shum-Novinger Funeral Home, were conducted by Carl Cummings. Mrs. Hess died May 8, 1965, at Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 83 years, one month and eight days. Interment was at Lexington Cemetery, Bedford.

The following obituary was included in the services.

Meryl Clarke, daughter of Cyrus G. and Martha Emma Clarke, was born in Taylor County, near Conway, Iowa, March 30, 1882.

Her youth was spent in the Conway community where she attended the public schools and was active in the various community activities. For several years after completing her education she taught school and enjoyed being a part of the program of helping boys and girls in the matter of education.

On December 31, 1905 she was united in marriage in Maryville, Mo., to Arthur L.[eroy] Hess of Bedford. To them were born two sons: Howard of Bedford and Horace who died in infancy.

She lived her entire lifetime in Taylor county Iowa and she and her husband resided on a farm until 1945 when they moved to Bedford where they operated a service station for several years.

She loved her family and home and her first thought was of others. Her last illness was of short duration following a fall and a broken limb; other complications followed until medical skill and loving hands could do no more.

In her early youth she became a member of the Christian Church and continued in the faith of her Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur L. [eroy] Hess, infant son Horace Hess, and a brother, Guy M. Clarke.

Left to cherish loving memories are her son, Howard and his wife Ava of Bedford; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Faye Clarke Warner of Muscatine, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Francis E. Hess of Bedford and a host of friends and neighbors.

She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

[Robinson, Salem G.]

Taylor County Republican

Thursday     June 8, 1882     p. 4

Mr. Salem [G.] Robinson, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Grant Township, died on last Saturday morning, of consumption. He had been lingering with the disease for a long time, and leaves a wife and family to mourn his loss.

Interment in Lexington cemetery.