Dr. Franklin Pierce Amdor passed away at his home near Sand Springs, Garfield County, Montana, Sunday, March 28, 1926 at 10:00 a.m.
He was born in Dearborn County, Indiana January 16, 1851, age at time of death, 75 years, 2 months, 12 days. He was the son of Bennett and Soprons Amdor. Dr. Amdor was the sixth born in their family of nine children.
He grew up in his native county, attending the common schools and assisted his father on the farm; he finished his education at Moorehill, Indiana, at the age of sixteen he engaged in teaching school and at the same time commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Kyle A. Craig, of Manchester, Indiana. He completed his medical course in the Ohio medical college of Cincinnati in 1871, returning to Dearborn County he at once engaged in the practice of his profession.
In 1873 he came to Adams County, Iowa and settled on 100 acres of land in Lincoln Township, for a number of years he resided on this farm, continuing his medical practice. In December 1889 he located in Carbon where he could better attend to his professional duties and where he enjoyed an extensive practice.
Dr. Amdor has been twice married, in 1873 he was married to Miss Rhoda Givan of Dearborn County, Indiana, who passed away in June 1885, to this union one son, William F. was born. In July 1886, he was united in marriage to widow, Mira Sterns of Lincoln Township, Adams County, Iowa. Their union has been blessed with five children, Jennie and Jessie (twins), who died at the age of four years, Charles G., Emma V., and Earl F. Dr. Amdor retired from active practice in 1914, moving with his family to a homestead near Sand Spring, Montana.
He visited Adams County about every year, especially while he was owner of the Amdor orchard and his many friends always greeted him with a hearty handshake and were glad to welcome him back to the place where he had practiced his profession so faithfully for so many years. He made his last visit here in August and since that time his health had failed.
Two months ago his children were called to his bedside and found him in a very critical condition, but he improved and seemed to be enjoying good health and was able to render aid to the other members of the household during their recent attack of influenza.
The morning of his death he told the family he had a good nights rest, ate a light breakfast, and did some writing and said he was feeling fine, he was sitting in his chair and during the temporary selective of the family, he passed away.
His death came as a great shock to his loved ones and his many friends.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, March 30, conducted by Rev. Danley of Sand Springs, Montana and interment in Wolf Cemetery.
This left to mourn his departure are his companion, Mrs. Mira Amdor, the children, Mrs. Emma V. Wild and Earl F. Amdor of Sand Springs, Montana, Charles G. of California, and Dr. W. R. of Carson, Iowa, three grandchildren, Burdette Amdor of Chicago, Illinois, Frank Amdor of Corning, Iowa, and Darlene Wild of Indiana, and host of relatives and friends.
The community where he resided feel they have not only had a friend, but their doctor and educator.
His religion was honesty, and he did unto others as he would have them do unto him.
Adams County Free Press, April 9, 1926, page 9
He was born in Dearborn County, Indiana January 16, 1851, age at time of death, 75 years, 2 months, 12 days. He was the son of Bennett and Soprons Amdor. Dr. Amdor was the sixth born in their family of nine children.
He grew up in his native county, attending the common schools and assisted his father on the farm; he finished his education at Moorehill, Indiana, at the age of sixteen he engaged in teaching school and at the same time commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Kyle A. Craig, of Manchester, Indiana. He completed his medical course in the Ohio medical college of Cincinnati in 1871, returning to Dearborn County he at once engaged in the practice of his profession.
In 1873 he came to Adams County, Iowa and settled on 100 acres of land in Lincoln Township, for a number of years he resided on this farm, continuing his medical practice. In December 1889 he located in Carbon where he could better attend to his professional duties and where he enjoyed an extensive practice.
Dr. Amdor has been twice married, in 1873 he was married to Miss Rhoda Givan of Dearborn County, Indiana, who passed away in June 1885, to this union one son, William F. was born. In July 1886, he was united in marriage to widow, Mira Sterns of Lincoln Township, Adams County, Iowa. Their union has been blessed with five children, Jennie and Jessie (twins), who died at the age of four years, Charles G., Emma V., and Earl F. Dr. Amdor retired from active practice in 1914, moving with his family to a homestead near Sand Spring, Montana.
He visited Adams County about every year, especially while he was owner of the Amdor orchard and his many friends always greeted him with a hearty handshake and were glad to welcome him back to the place where he had practiced his profession so faithfully for so many years. He made his last visit here in August and since that time his health had failed.
Two months ago his children were called to his bedside and found him in a very critical condition, but he improved and seemed to be enjoying good health and was able to render aid to the other members of the household during their recent attack of influenza.
The morning of his death he told the family he had a good nights rest, ate a light breakfast, and did some writing and said he was feeling fine, he was sitting in his chair and during the temporary selective of the family, he passed away.
His death came as a great shock to his loved ones and his many friends.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, March 30, conducted by Rev. Danley of Sand Springs, Montana and interment in Wolf Cemetery.
This left to mourn his departure are his companion, Mrs. Mira Amdor, the children, Mrs. Emma V. Wild and Earl F. Amdor of Sand Springs, Montana, Charles G. of California, and Dr. W. R. of Carson, Iowa, three grandchildren, Burdette Amdor of Chicago, Illinois, Frank Amdor of Corning, Iowa, and Darlene Wild of Indiana, and host of relatives and friends.
The community where he resided feel they have not only had a friend, but their doctor and educator.
His religion was honesty, and he did unto others as he would have them do unto him.
Adams County Free Press, April 9, 1926, page 9
Dr. Franklin Pierce Amdor passed away at his home near Sand Springs, Garfield County, Montana, Sunday, March 28, 1926 at 10:00 a.m.
He was born in Dearborn County, Indiana January 16, 1851, age at time of death, 75 years, 2 months, 12 days. He was the son of Bennett and Soprons Amdor. Dr. Amdor was the sixth born in their family of nine children.
He grew up in his native county, attending the common schools and assisted his father on the farm; he finished his education at Moorehill, Indiana, at the age of sixteen he engaged in teaching school and at the same time commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Kyle A. Craig, of Manchester, Indiana. He completed his medical course in the Ohio medical college of Cincinnati in 1871, returning to Dearborn County he at once engaged in the practice of his profession.
In 1873 he came to Adams County, Iowa and settled on 100 acres of land in Lincoln Township, for a number of years he resided on this farm, continuing his medical practice. In December 1889 he located in Carbon where he could better attend to his professional duties and where he enjoyed an extensive practice.
Dr. Amdor has been twice married, in 1873 he was married to Miss Rhoda Givan of Dearborn County, Indiana, who passed away in June 1885, to this union one son, William F. was born. In July 1886, he was united in marriage to widow, Mira Sterns of Lincoln Township, Adams County, Iowa. Their union has been blessed with five children, Jennie and Jessie (twins), who died at the age of four years, Charles G., Emma V., and Earl F. Dr. Amdor retired from active practice in 1914, moving with his family to a homestead near Sand Spring, Montana.
He visited Adams County about every year, especially while he was owner of the Amdor orchard and his many friends always greeted him with a hearty handshake and were glad to welcome him back to the place where he had practiced his profession so faithfully for so many years. He made his last visit here in August and since that time his health had failed.
Two months ago his children were called to his bedside and found him in a very critical condition, but he improved and seemed to be enjoying good health and was able to render aid to the other members of the household during their recent attack of influenza.
The morning of his death he told the family he had a good nights rest, ate a light breakfast, and did some writing and said he was feeling fine, he was sitting in his chair and during the temporary selective of the family, he passed away.
His death came as a great shock to his loved ones and his many friends.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, March 30, conducted by Rev. Danley of Sand Springs, Montana and interment in Wolf Cemetery.
This left to mourn his departure are his companion, Mrs. Mira Amdor, the children, Mrs. Emma V. Wild and Earl F. Amdor of Sand Springs, Montana, Charles G. of California, and Dr. W. R. of Carson, Iowa, three grandchildren, Burdette Amdor of Chicago, Illinois, Frank Amdor of Corning, Iowa, and Darlene Wild of Indiana, and host of relatives and friends.
The community where he resided feel they have not only had a friend, but their doctor and educator.
His religion was honesty, and he did unto others as he would have them do unto him.
Adams County Free Press, April 9, 1926, page 9
He was born in Dearborn County, Indiana January 16, 1851, age at time of death, 75 years, 2 months, 12 days. He was the son of Bennett and Soprons Amdor. Dr. Amdor was the sixth born in their family of nine children.
He grew up in his native county, attending the common schools and assisted his father on the farm; he finished his education at Moorehill, Indiana, at the age of sixteen he engaged in teaching school and at the same time commenced the study of medicine under Dr. Kyle A. Craig, of Manchester, Indiana. He completed his medical course in the Ohio medical college of Cincinnati in 1871, returning to Dearborn County he at once engaged in the practice of his profession.
In 1873 he came to Adams County, Iowa and settled on 100 acres of land in Lincoln Township, for a number of years he resided on this farm, continuing his medical practice. In December 1889 he located in Carbon where he could better attend to his professional duties and where he enjoyed an extensive practice.
Dr. Amdor has been twice married, in 1873 he was married to Miss Rhoda Givan of Dearborn County, Indiana, who passed away in June 1885, to this union one son, William F. was born. In July 1886, he was united in marriage to widow, Mira Sterns of Lincoln Township, Adams County, Iowa. Their union has been blessed with five children, Jennie and Jessie (twins), who died at the age of four years, Charles G., Emma V., and Earl F. Dr. Amdor retired from active practice in 1914, moving with his family to a homestead near Sand Spring, Montana.
He visited Adams County about every year, especially while he was owner of the Amdor orchard and his many friends always greeted him with a hearty handshake and were glad to welcome him back to the place where he had practiced his profession so faithfully for so many years. He made his last visit here in August and since that time his health had failed.
Two months ago his children were called to his bedside and found him in a very critical condition, but he improved and seemed to be enjoying good health and was able to render aid to the other members of the household during their recent attack of influenza.
The morning of his death he told the family he had a good nights rest, ate a light breakfast, and did some writing and said he was feeling fine, he was sitting in his chair and during the temporary selective of the family, he passed away.
His death came as a great shock to his loved ones and his many friends.
The funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, March 30, conducted by Rev. Danley of Sand Springs, Montana and interment in Wolf Cemetery.
This left to mourn his departure are his companion, Mrs. Mira Amdor, the children, Mrs. Emma V. Wild and Earl F. Amdor of Sand Springs, Montana, Charles G. of California, and Dr. W. R. of Carson, Iowa, three grandchildren, Burdette Amdor of Chicago, Illinois, Frank Amdor of Corning, Iowa, and Darlene Wild of Indiana, and host of relatives and friends.
The community where he resided feel they have not only had a friend, but their doctor and educator.
His religion was honesty, and he did unto others as he would have them do unto him.
Adams County Free Press, April 9, 1926, page 9
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