After a brief illness, Silas W. Trenchard, one of the old and respected residents of Manchester, died at his home here Monday morning, November 13th, 1916. His death which was due to heart failure, came suddenly and as a great shock to his family and friends. He had not been in good health for several months, but was able to be about and was down town on Saturday last. He was taken ill on Sunday and grew rapidly worse during the day and following night.
Silas W. Trenchard was born in Stuben county, New York on June 27, 1836. When he was a young boy his parents removed to Wisconsin and in 1854, they came to Iowa and settled near Manchester. Mr. Trenchard served in the Civil war as a member of the First Iowa Cavalry. He enlisted for three years and served the full period of enlistment and an additional four months after which he received an honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage with the wife who survives him, on June 13th, 1865. To them was born one child, Hortence who died twelve years ago.
Mr. Trenchard spent practically all of his active life in Manchester. He followed the carpenter and contracting business for many years, and many of the buildings in Manchester were erected by him, or under his direction. Later in life he retired and devoted his attention to the insurance business.
The deceased was one of a family of eleven children and but two now remain, Mrs. Mary Board of Philadelphia, Pa., and Nathan T., of this city. He is survived by his wife, Anna L., and one grand-child, Mrs. Leah Masterhan, who lives near Masonville. The many friends of the deceased deeply mourn his death and sympathize with the members of his family in their sorrow.
A simple funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence on Howard street, Rev. C. K. Hudson officiating.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - November 15, 1916
Silas W. Trenchard was born in Stuben county, New York on June 27, 1836. When he was a young boy his parents removed to Wisconsin and in 1854, they came to Iowa and settled near Manchester. Mr. Trenchard served in the Civil war as a member of the First Iowa Cavalry. He enlisted for three years and served the full period of enlistment and an additional four months after which he received an honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage with the wife who survives him, on June 13th, 1865. To them was born one child, Hortence who died twelve years ago.
Mr. Trenchard spent practically all of his active life in Manchester. He followed the carpenter and contracting business for many years, and many of the buildings in Manchester were erected by him, or under his direction. Later in life he retired and devoted his attention to the insurance business.
The deceased was one of a family of eleven children and but two now remain, Mrs. Mary Board of Philadelphia, Pa., and Nathan T., of this city. He is survived by his wife, Anna L., and one grand-child, Mrs. Leah Masterhan, who lives near Masonville. The many friends of the deceased deeply mourn his death and sympathize with the members of his family in their sorrow.
A simple funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence on Howard street, Rev. C. K. Hudson officiating.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - November 15, 1916
After a brief illness, Silas W. Trenchard, one of the old and respected residents of Manchester, died at his home here Monday morning, November 13th, 1916. His death which was due to heart failure, came suddenly and as a great shock to his family and friends. He had not been in good health for several months, but was able to be about and was down town on Saturday last. He was taken ill on Sunday and grew rapidly worse during the day and following night.
Silas W. Trenchard was born in Stuben county, New York on June 27, 1836. When he was a young boy his parents removed to Wisconsin and in 1854, they came to Iowa and settled near Manchester. Mr. Trenchard served in the Civil war as a member of the First Iowa Cavalry. He enlisted for three years and served the full period of enlistment and an additional four months after which he received an honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage with the wife who survives him, on June 13th, 1865. To them was born one child, Hortence who died twelve years ago.
Mr. Trenchard spent practically all of his active life in Manchester. He followed the carpenter and contracting business for many years, and many of the buildings in Manchester were erected by him, or under his direction. Later in life he retired and devoted his attention to the insurance business.
The deceased was one of a family of eleven children and but two now remain, Mrs. Mary Board of Philadelphia, Pa., and Nathan T., of this city. He is survived by his wife, Anna L., and one grand-child, Mrs. Leah Masterhan, who lives near Masonville. The many friends of the deceased deeply mourn his death and sympathize with the members of his family in their sorrow.
A simple funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence on Howard street, Rev. C. K. Hudson officiating.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - November 15, 1916
Silas W. Trenchard was born in Stuben county, New York on June 27, 1836. When he was a young boy his parents removed to Wisconsin and in 1854, they came to Iowa and settled near Manchester. Mr. Trenchard served in the Civil war as a member of the First Iowa Cavalry. He enlisted for three years and served the full period of enlistment and an additional four months after which he received an honorable discharge.
He was united in marriage with the wife who survives him, on June 13th, 1865. To them was born one child, Hortence who died twelve years ago.
Mr. Trenchard spent practically all of his active life in Manchester. He followed the carpenter and contracting business for many years, and many of the buildings in Manchester were erected by him, or under his direction. Later in life he retired and devoted his attention to the insurance business.
The deceased was one of a family of eleven children and but two now remain, Mrs. Mary Board of Philadelphia, Pa., and Nathan T., of this city. He is survived by his wife, Anna L., and one grand-child, Mrs. Leah Masterhan, who lives near Masonville. The many friends of the deceased deeply mourn his death and sympathize with the members of his family in their sorrow.
A simple funeral service will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence on Howard street, Rev. C. K. Hudson officiating.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - November 15, 1916
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