OBITUARY: March 30, 1917 Boonville, Indiana Standard
We are grieved to record the death of one of the oldest residents of Warrick county, Ira B. Fuquay, who died at his home north of Newburgh, Feb. 24, 1917, after an illness of several weeks, at the ripe age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days. Mr. Fuquay was born in Warrick county Nov. 7, 1840, and his death marks the passing of the last of five stalwart sons of John W. Fuquay, one of the Warrick county pioneers; David, Elisle, Stephen, George and Ira. He leaves his wife, Sarah, and one sister, Mrs. John Holder. When a young man, Mr. Fuquay taught school, and in the school room began the romance of his life when a warm affection sprang up between a bright eyed little girl and the tall teacher, an affection which resulted in the marriage April 16, 1875, of Mr. Fuquay with Miss Sarah E. Roberts, his sweetheart of the school room. Although no children were born of this marriage, all the young people of the neighborhood regarded Uncle Ira and Aunt Sarah as their own kin and freely flocked to the big house in its woodland setting, assured of a warm welcome and a lively interest in their joys and successes, of an equally ready sympathy in their troubles or sorrows. Never was anyone turned away from that hospitable door who came seeking help or advice, either of household emergency or financial aid. Uncle Ira's kindness to animals was proverbial, and he never permitted an old horse or cow to be sold after it had outlived its usefulness, but provided it with good care and food until its life ended. Even the squirrels in Uncle Ira's beloved forest, from which he permitted no trees to be cut, recognized him as their protector and friend and ran chattering down fearlessly to eat of food put out for the stock. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. S.S. Penrod with whom Uncle Ira had long ago discussed the details of the funeral and had selected the text he wished used for the sermon, and the hymns he wished sung, favorites of his youth. During the song and sermon, memories were busy with many kind words and deeds of the dead man, and the long train of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place in the old Ellis cemetery, with sincere sorrow, realizing that they had lost a good friend.
NOTE: The marker shows date of death as Feb 25, but the obituary shows date as Feb. 24.
We are grieved to record the death of one of the oldest residents of Warrick county, Ira B. Fuquay, who died at his home north of Newburgh, Feb. 24, 1917, after an illness of several weeks, at the ripe age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days. Mr. Fuquay was born in Warrick county Nov. 7, 1840, and his death marks the passing of the last of five stalwart sons of John W. Fuquay, one of the Warrick county pioneers; David, Elisle, Stephen, George and Ira. He leaves his wife, Sarah, and one sister, Mrs. John Holder. When a young man, Mr. Fuquay taught school, and in the school room began the romance of his life when a warm affection sprang up between a bright eyed little girl and the tall teacher, an affection which resulted in the marriage April 16, 1875, of Mr. Fuquay with Miss Sarah E. Roberts, his sweetheart of the school room. Although no children were born of this marriage, all the young people of the neighborhood regarded Uncle Ira and Aunt Sarah as their own kin and freely flocked to the big house in its woodland setting, assured of a warm welcome and a lively interest in their joys and successes, of an equally ready sympathy in their troubles or sorrows. Never was anyone turned away from that hospitable door who came seeking help or advice, either of household emergency or financial aid. Uncle Ira's kindness to animals was proverbial, and he never permitted an old horse or cow to be sold after it had outlived its usefulness, but provided it with good care and food until its life ended. Even the squirrels in Uncle Ira's beloved forest, from which he permitted no trees to be cut, recognized him as their protector and friend and ran chattering down fearlessly to eat of food put out for the stock. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. S.S. Penrod with whom Uncle Ira had long ago discussed the details of the funeral and had selected the text he wished used for the sermon, and the hymns he wished sung, favorites of his youth. During the song and sermon, memories were busy with many kind words and deeds of the dead man, and the long train of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place in the old Ellis cemetery, with sincere sorrow, realizing that they had lost a good friend.
NOTE: The marker shows date of death as Feb 25, but the obituary shows date as Feb. 24.
OBITUARY: March 30, 1917 Boonville, Indiana Standard
We are grieved to record the death of one of the oldest residents of Warrick county, Ira B. Fuquay, who died at his home north of Newburgh, Feb. 24, 1917, after an illness of several weeks, at the ripe age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days. Mr. Fuquay was born in Warrick county Nov. 7, 1840, and his death marks the passing of the last of five stalwart sons of John W. Fuquay, one of the Warrick county pioneers; David, Elisle, Stephen, George and Ira. He leaves his wife, Sarah, and one sister, Mrs. John Holder. When a young man, Mr. Fuquay taught school, and in the school room began the romance of his life when a warm affection sprang up between a bright eyed little girl and the tall teacher, an affection which resulted in the marriage April 16, 1875, of Mr. Fuquay with Miss Sarah E. Roberts, his sweetheart of the school room. Although no children were born of this marriage, all the young people of the neighborhood regarded Uncle Ira and Aunt Sarah as their own kin and freely flocked to the big house in its woodland setting, assured of a warm welcome and a lively interest in their joys and successes, of an equally ready sympathy in their troubles or sorrows. Never was anyone turned away from that hospitable door who came seeking help or advice, either of household emergency or financial aid. Uncle Ira's kindness to animals was proverbial, and he never permitted an old horse or cow to be sold after it had outlived its usefulness, but provided it with good care and food until its life ended. Even the squirrels in Uncle Ira's beloved forest, from which he permitted no trees to be cut, recognized him as their protector and friend and ran chattering down fearlessly to eat of food put out for the stock. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. S.S. Penrod with whom Uncle Ira had long ago discussed the details of the funeral and had selected the text he wished used for the sermon, and the hymns he wished sung, favorites of his youth. During the song and sermon, memories were busy with many kind words and deeds of the dead man, and the long train of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place in the old Ellis cemetery, with sincere sorrow, realizing that they had lost a good friend.
NOTE: The marker shows date of death as Feb 25, but the obituary shows date as Feb. 24.
We are grieved to record the death of one of the oldest residents of Warrick county, Ira B. Fuquay, who died at his home north of Newburgh, Feb. 24, 1917, after an illness of several weeks, at the ripe age of 76 years, 3 months and 17 days. Mr. Fuquay was born in Warrick county Nov. 7, 1840, and his death marks the passing of the last of five stalwart sons of John W. Fuquay, one of the Warrick county pioneers; David, Elisle, Stephen, George and Ira. He leaves his wife, Sarah, and one sister, Mrs. John Holder. When a young man, Mr. Fuquay taught school, and in the school room began the romance of his life when a warm affection sprang up between a bright eyed little girl and the tall teacher, an affection which resulted in the marriage April 16, 1875, of Mr. Fuquay with Miss Sarah E. Roberts, his sweetheart of the school room. Although no children were born of this marriage, all the young people of the neighborhood regarded Uncle Ira and Aunt Sarah as their own kin and freely flocked to the big house in its woodland setting, assured of a warm welcome and a lively interest in their joys and successes, of an equally ready sympathy in their troubles or sorrows. Never was anyone turned away from that hospitable door who came seeking help or advice, either of household emergency or financial aid. Uncle Ira's kindness to animals was proverbial, and he never permitted an old horse or cow to be sold after it had outlived its usefulness, but provided it with good care and food until its life ended. Even the squirrels in Uncle Ira's beloved forest, from which he permitted no trees to be cut, recognized him as their protector and friend and ran chattering down fearlessly to eat of food put out for the stock. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. S.S. Penrod with whom Uncle Ira had long ago discussed the details of the funeral and had selected the text he wished used for the sermon, and the hymns he wished sung, favorites of his youth. During the song and sermon, memories were busy with many kind words and deeds of the dead man, and the long train of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place in the old Ellis cemetery, with sincere sorrow, realizing that they had lost a good friend.
NOTE: The marker shows date of death as Feb 25, but the obituary shows date as Feb. 24.
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Burial: February 27, 1917.
Shares stone with Sarah E.
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