Dr. George Elery King passed away at his home in Villisca, Thursday morning, April 27, 1911, at forty-five minutes past seven o'clock, at the age of 57 years, 9 months, and 28 days. His death followed an extended sickness. On September 7, 1909 he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he partially recovered and he was able to be about with assistance. On March 7, 1910, exactly six months after the first stroke, he had a second stroke, following which he gradually failed, being confined to the home most of the time
George Elery King was born in Knox County, Illinois, June 29, 1853 to Cornelius King and Elizabeth Ann Clark. He grew to manhood there. He was a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, and taught school in his early life. He was married on August 7, 1874 to Sarah Schwartz, who died July 11, 1882. To them were born four children, a son and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. About 22 years ago he came to Nodaway, Iowa, where he located on a farm near there and where he lived for three years. He then returned to Knoxville, Illinois, where he engaged in the butcher business with his brother. After living there a few years, he again returned to Iowa and was married on July 17, 1883 and 1884 he made his home at Villisca and during that time worked as a clerk for John Harvey. In the fall of 1884 he entered the State University of Iowa and graduated from that institution March 2, 1886, with the degree of D.D.S. He then came to Villisca where he practiced until he had the stroke of paralysis, a year ago last fall. On May 27, 1886, he was married to Leah b. Minick and to this union were born two sons, Gwynne and Earle. Earle preceded his father in to the world beyond three years ago last February. Those left to mourn their loss are his wife and four children, Bert C. of Villisca, Mrs. Carrie Osborn of Carpenter, Wyoming, Mrs. Bessie A. Wickerham of Red Oak, and Gwynne H. of Villisca, all children were present for their fathers funeral. Besides those he is survived by two brothers, L. C. of Omaha, Nebraska and Frank A. King of Cincinnati, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Sanborn of Villisca, and Miss Lizzie King of Kelso, Washington, three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the methodist church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1911, and were conducted by Rev. Enock Hill of Greenfield, Iowa. Mr. Hill was assisted by Rev. J. w. Taylor, Rev. W. J. Watson, and rev. Mains. The last funeral rites were conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Dr. King united with the Methodist Church August 2, 1896, under the pastorate of Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt and was a member of the building committee when the present Methodist church was built and was a trustee of the church at the time of his death. He was also a member of a number of fraternal organizations, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, and the Royal Neighbors. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were H. M. Minick of Des Moines, Iowa, A. A. Minick of Le Mars, Iowa, G. W. Minick Wallahan of Nodaway, Iowa, L. C. King of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Oma King of Clarinda, Iowa.
Villisca Review, May 4, 1911.
George Elery King was born in Knox County, Illinois, June 29, 1853 to Cornelius King and Elizabeth Ann Clark. He grew to manhood there. He was a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, and taught school in his early life. He was married on August 7, 1874 to Sarah Schwartz, who died July 11, 1882. To them were born four children, a son and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. About 22 years ago he came to Nodaway, Iowa, where he located on a farm near there and where he lived for three years. He then returned to Knoxville, Illinois, where he engaged in the butcher business with his brother. After living there a few years, he again returned to Iowa and was married on July 17, 1883 and 1884 he made his home at Villisca and during that time worked as a clerk for John Harvey. In the fall of 1884 he entered the State University of Iowa and graduated from that institution March 2, 1886, with the degree of D.D.S. He then came to Villisca where he practiced until he had the stroke of paralysis, a year ago last fall. On May 27, 1886, he was married to Leah b. Minick and to this union were born two sons, Gwynne and Earle. Earle preceded his father in to the world beyond three years ago last February. Those left to mourn their loss are his wife and four children, Bert C. of Villisca, Mrs. Carrie Osborn of Carpenter, Wyoming, Mrs. Bessie A. Wickerham of Red Oak, and Gwynne H. of Villisca, all children were present for their fathers funeral. Besides those he is survived by two brothers, L. C. of Omaha, Nebraska and Frank A. King of Cincinnati, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Sanborn of Villisca, and Miss Lizzie King of Kelso, Washington, three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the methodist church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1911, and were conducted by Rev. Enock Hill of Greenfield, Iowa. Mr. Hill was assisted by Rev. J. w. Taylor, Rev. W. J. Watson, and rev. Mains. The last funeral rites were conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Dr. King united with the Methodist Church August 2, 1896, under the pastorate of Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt and was a member of the building committee when the present Methodist church was built and was a trustee of the church at the time of his death. He was also a member of a number of fraternal organizations, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, and the Royal Neighbors. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were H. M. Minick of Des Moines, Iowa, A. A. Minick of Le Mars, Iowa, G. W. Minick Wallahan of Nodaway, Iowa, L. C. King of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Oma King of Clarinda, Iowa.
Villisca Review, May 4, 1911.
Dr. George Elery King passed away at his home in Villisca, Thursday morning, April 27, 1911, at forty-five minutes past seven o'clock, at the age of 57 years, 9 months, and 28 days. His death followed an extended sickness. On September 7, 1909 he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he partially recovered and he was able to be about with assistance. On March 7, 1910, exactly six months after the first stroke, he had a second stroke, following which he gradually failed, being confined to the home most of the time
George Elery King was born in Knox County, Illinois, June 29, 1853 to Cornelius King and Elizabeth Ann Clark. He grew to manhood there. He was a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, and taught school in his early life. He was married on August 7, 1874 to Sarah Schwartz, who died July 11, 1882. To them were born four children, a son and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. About 22 years ago he came to Nodaway, Iowa, where he located on a farm near there and where he lived for three years. He then returned to Knoxville, Illinois, where he engaged in the butcher business with his brother. After living there a few years, he again returned to Iowa and was married on July 17, 1883 and 1884 he made his home at Villisca and during that time worked as a clerk for John Harvey. In the fall of 1884 he entered the State University of Iowa and graduated from that institution March 2, 1886, with the degree of D.D.S. He then came to Villisca where he practiced until he had the stroke of paralysis, a year ago last fall. On May 27, 1886, he was married to Leah b. Minick and to this union were born two sons, Gwynne and Earle. Earle preceded his father in to the world beyond three years ago last February. Those left to mourn their loss are his wife and four children, Bert C. of Villisca, Mrs. Carrie Osborn of Carpenter, Wyoming, Mrs. Bessie A. Wickerham of Red Oak, and Gwynne H. of Villisca, all children were present for their fathers funeral. Besides those he is survived by two brothers, L. C. of Omaha, Nebraska and Frank A. King of Cincinnati, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Sanborn of Villisca, and Miss Lizzie King of Kelso, Washington, three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the methodist church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1911, and were conducted by Rev. Enock Hill of Greenfield, Iowa. Mr. Hill was assisted by Rev. J. w. Taylor, Rev. W. J. Watson, and rev. Mains. The last funeral rites were conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Dr. King united with the Methodist Church August 2, 1896, under the pastorate of Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt and was a member of the building committee when the present Methodist church was built and was a trustee of the church at the time of his death. He was also a member of a number of fraternal organizations, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, and the Royal Neighbors. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were H. M. Minick of Des Moines, Iowa, A. A. Minick of Le Mars, Iowa, G. W. Minick Wallahan of Nodaway, Iowa, L. C. King of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Oma King of Clarinda, Iowa.
Villisca Review, May 4, 1911.
George Elery King was born in Knox County, Illinois, June 29, 1853 to Cornelius King and Elizabeth Ann Clark. He grew to manhood there. He was a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, and taught school in his early life. He was married on August 7, 1874 to Sarah Schwartz, who died July 11, 1882. To them were born four children, a son and three daughters, one of whom died in infancy. About 22 years ago he came to Nodaway, Iowa, where he located on a farm near there and where he lived for three years. He then returned to Knoxville, Illinois, where he engaged in the butcher business with his brother. After living there a few years, he again returned to Iowa and was married on July 17, 1883 and 1884 he made his home at Villisca and during that time worked as a clerk for John Harvey. In the fall of 1884 he entered the State University of Iowa and graduated from that institution March 2, 1886, with the degree of D.D.S. He then came to Villisca where he practiced until he had the stroke of paralysis, a year ago last fall. On May 27, 1886, he was married to Leah b. Minick and to this union were born two sons, Gwynne and Earle. Earle preceded his father in to the world beyond three years ago last February. Those left to mourn their loss are his wife and four children, Bert C. of Villisca, Mrs. Carrie Osborn of Carpenter, Wyoming, Mrs. Bessie A. Wickerham of Red Oak, and Gwynne H. of Villisca, all children were present for their fathers funeral. Besides those he is survived by two brothers, L. C. of Omaha, Nebraska and Frank A. King of Cincinnati, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Sanborn of Villisca, and Miss Lizzie King of Kelso, Washington, three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the methodist church at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 30, 1911, and were conducted by Rev. Enock Hill of Greenfield, Iowa. Mr. Hill was assisted by Rev. J. w. Taylor, Rev. W. J. Watson, and rev. Mains. The last funeral rites were conducted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. Dr. King united with the Methodist Church August 2, 1896, under the pastorate of Rev. W. G. Hohanshelt and was a member of the building committee when the present Methodist church was built and was a trustee of the church at the time of his death. He was also a member of a number of fraternal organizations, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, and the Royal Neighbors. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were H. M. Minick of Des Moines, Iowa, A. A. Minick of Le Mars, Iowa, G. W. Minick Wallahan of Nodaway, Iowa, L. C. King of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mrs. Oma King of Clarinda, Iowa.
Villisca Review, May 4, 1911.
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