Death of a Boy
Little Alfred Burns Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, died Saturday norning May 11th, after an illness of two weeks. The cause of death was a nervous trouble resulting from diphtheria. A short service was held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. Kirk, assisted by Rev. Akers and Rev. Bond, after which the remains were laid to rest in Stafford cemetery. Little Alfred was a bright little boy of nearly seven years of age. This is the second death in this family recently, another son, Leonard, having succumbed to diphtheria only six weeks ago. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Stafford Courier
16 may 1907, page 1
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A second obituary:
Stafford County Republican
2 June 1907; page 2
Lost Another Child
In a little over a month's time Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, of this city, have been called upon to bury a second child. Saturday the little son, Alfred Burns, died at the family home from the after effects of diphtheria. He has never been well, nor even partially recovered from the attack he suffered at the time his little brother died in March, the 29th, and his life has been despaired of for some weeks past although all that close medical attention could do for him has been put forth in his behalf.
He was a bright little fellow, aged seven years, and his death makes the load doubly heavy for the stricken young parents. They certainly have the sympathy of all of us and we only wish it were possible for us to do something for them that would in some way be of comfort to them in this their hour of trial. The little fellow, now dead, brought a ray of sunshine into their lives. He was a real little Christian soldier and it was only a few days prior to his death that he expressed the desire to be well again so he could go to Sunday school with his older brother.
He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and the superindent, Dr, Akers, loved little Alfred dearly for his child character so marked for simplicity and trust in humanity. He called the doctor, "professor" and they never failed to notice each other when they were around anyplace together.
The funeral occurred Monday afternoon and burial was in the Stafford cemetery. Rev. Kirk of the methodist church, assisted by Revs. Akers and Bond conducted the services.
Little Alfred Burns Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, died Saturday norning May 11th, after an illness of two weeks. The cause of death was a nervous trouble resulting from diphtheria. A short service was held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. Kirk, assisted by Rev. Akers and Rev. Bond, after which the remains were laid to rest in Stafford cemetery. Little Alfred was a bright little boy of nearly seven years of age. This is the second death in this family recently, another son, Leonard, having succumbed to diphtheria only six weeks ago. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Stafford Courier
16 may 1907, page 1
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A second obituary:
Stafford County Republican
2 June 1907; page 2
Lost Another Child
In a little over a month's time Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, of this city, have been called upon to bury a second child. Saturday the little son, Alfred Burns, died at the family home from the after effects of diphtheria. He has never been well, nor even partially recovered from the attack he suffered at the time his little brother died in March, the 29th, and his life has been despaired of for some weeks past although all that close medical attention could do for him has been put forth in his behalf.
He was a bright little fellow, aged seven years, and his death makes the load doubly heavy for the stricken young parents. They certainly have the sympathy of all of us and we only wish it were possible for us to do something for them that would in some way be of comfort to them in this their hour of trial. The little fellow, now dead, brought a ray of sunshine into their lives. He was a real little Christian soldier and it was only a few days prior to his death that he expressed the desire to be well again so he could go to Sunday school with his older brother.
He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and the superindent, Dr, Akers, loved little Alfred dearly for his child character so marked for simplicity and trust in humanity. He called the doctor, "professor" and they never failed to notice each other when they were around anyplace together.
The funeral occurred Monday afternoon and burial was in the Stafford cemetery. Rev. Kirk of the methodist church, assisted by Revs. Akers and Bond conducted the services.
Death of a Boy
Little Alfred Burns Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, died Saturday norning May 11th, after an illness of two weeks. The cause of death was a nervous trouble resulting from diphtheria. A short service was held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. Kirk, assisted by Rev. Akers and Rev. Bond, after which the remains were laid to rest in Stafford cemetery. Little Alfred was a bright little boy of nearly seven years of age. This is the second death in this family recently, another son, Leonard, having succumbed to diphtheria only six weeks ago. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Stafford Courier
16 may 1907, page 1
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A second obituary:
Stafford County Republican
2 June 1907; page 2
Lost Another Child
In a little over a month's time Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, of this city, have been called upon to bury a second child. Saturday the little son, Alfred Burns, died at the family home from the after effects of diphtheria. He has never been well, nor even partially recovered from the attack he suffered at the time his little brother died in March, the 29th, and his life has been despaired of for some weeks past although all that close medical attention could do for him has been put forth in his behalf.
He was a bright little fellow, aged seven years, and his death makes the load doubly heavy for the stricken young parents. They certainly have the sympathy of all of us and we only wish it were possible for us to do something for them that would in some way be of comfort to them in this their hour of trial. The little fellow, now dead, brought a ray of sunshine into their lives. He was a real little Christian soldier and it was only a few days prior to his death that he expressed the desire to be well again so he could go to Sunday school with his older brother.
He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and the superindent, Dr, Akers, loved little Alfred dearly for his child character so marked for simplicity and trust in humanity. He called the doctor, "professor" and they never failed to notice each other when they were around anyplace together.
The funeral occurred Monday afternoon and burial was in the Stafford cemetery. Rev. Kirk of the methodist church, assisted by Revs. Akers and Bond conducted the services.
Little Alfred Burns Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, died Saturday norning May 11th, after an illness of two weeks. The cause of death was a nervous trouble resulting from diphtheria. A short service was held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. Kirk, assisted by Rev. Akers and Rev. Bond, after which the remains were laid to rest in Stafford cemetery. Little Alfred was a bright little boy of nearly seven years of age. This is the second death in this family recently, another son, Leonard, having succumbed to diphtheria only six weeks ago. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
Stafford Courier
16 may 1907, page 1
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A second obituary:
Stafford County Republican
2 June 1907; page 2
Lost Another Child
In a little over a month's time Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Wilson, of this city, have been called upon to bury a second child. Saturday the little son, Alfred Burns, died at the family home from the after effects of diphtheria. He has never been well, nor even partially recovered from the attack he suffered at the time his little brother died in March, the 29th, and his life has been despaired of for some weeks past although all that close medical attention could do for him has been put forth in his behalf.
He was a bright little fellow, aged seven years, and his death makes the load doubly heavy for the stricken young parents. They certainly have the sympathy of all of us and we only wish it were possible for us to do something for them that would in some way be of comfort to them in this their hour of trial. The little fellow, now dead, brought a ray of sunshine into their lives. He was a real little Christian soldier and it was only a few days prior to his death that he expressed the desire to be well again so he could go to Sunday school with his older brother.
He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and the superindent, Dr, Akers, loved little Alfred dearly for his child character so marked for simplicity and trust in humanity. He called the doctor, "professor" and they never failed to notice each other when they were around anyplace together.
The funeral occurred Monday afternoon and burial was in the Stafford cemetery. Rev. Kirk of the methodist church, assisted by Revs. Akers and Bond conducted the services.
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