Owen East |
This is posted here with the permission of Sandy, she found a collection of old obituaries
in her g,grandmother's scrapbook. Her g,grandmother was Susan Waldridge
Hurt. Most are undated but range from 1910 to 1930's. If anyone has any further
information or would like any further information please email Sandy at raycnorris@twlakes.net |
1st obit: Mr. Owen East died at his home at Buckeye, Feb. 23rd, and was laid to rest in the Buckeye cemetery Sunday. Mr. East was born Oct. 13, 1853, in the section where he has always lived and where he was buried. He leaves a wife, ten children, three brothers and one sister to mourn his loss, his brothers are: Messrs Cal, Dan and Tom East, his sister is Mrs. Sallie Hurt. Mr. East had been in poor health for some time, but death came unexpectedly as he was taken suddenly ill while watching his boys plow, he was taken to the house and died the following day. 2nd obit: Mr. Owen East died at his home here Friday morning after a short illness of pnewmonia. He was born October 13, 1853 and was married to Miss Lucy Gaily February 18, 1886, who survives him and has been a faithful companion throughout their married life. To them were born eleven children, ten of whom are living, Mesdames Will Hardin of Edinburg, Indiana, Luther May, William Pollard, Bert Moberly, Misses Lena and Minnie East and Walter, Rono, Barney and Hubie East. Three brothers and one sister also survive, Messrs Tom East of Logansport, Indiana, Kal (Cal) East of Amelia, Ohio, Dan East and Mrs. Smith Hurt of this place. Mr. East will be greatly missed here where he has lived a number of years, and the family and all relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at this place Sunday morning. |
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