Major Samuel Mack Irvin, well known banker and pioneer citizen of Veedersburg, died while returning with his wife and Mr and Mrs W.H. Ross, to that place, after a sojourn in California during the winter months. They had reached Wichita, Kan., on their way when death claimed the venerable gentleman at a late hour Thursday night.
Major Irvin located at Veedersburg many years ago. He was president and chief stockholder of the Farmer's Bank of Veedersburg, of which institution his on, Joe K. Irvin, is the cashier. He was easily the most prominent citizen in Veedersburg and was quite wealthy. The major, as he was known, was one of the most sincere, honest, friendly and kindly men that ever lived. He was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, and won distinction and his rank of major in those engagements in which he participated. He was 81 years old Feb. 5.
For several winters he and his wife and other relatives ojourned in California, owing to the failing health of Mr and Mrs Irvin. Last spring he returned in very poor health and for a time his life was despaired of. He rallied and practically regained the ground lost, but he was never-theless in a delicate condition owing to his years. The party were anxiously speeding on their way to their homes when death occurred, and the sad news was at once flashed over the wires to the relatives last Thursday.
Mr. Irvin is survived by his widow, two sons, Alphonse and Joe K., both of Veedersburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Vandeventer, of Veedersburg, and Mrs. Eureka Osborn formerly of Veedersburg, but now of Taylorsville, Ill. Mrs. Mabel Ross, wife of Dr. W.H. Ross of Veedersburg, is a relative and was the major's ward. Many other relatives in various cities and several grand children and one great-grand child also survive. S. Mack Irvin, Jr., county treasurer of Fountain county, is a grandson, and is the father of the only great-grandchild.
The body reached Veedersburg Saturday evening via Chicago and funeral services, conducted by the Masonic order, of which he had long been a member, were held Monday afternoon, interment following in the family cemetery.
Major Irvin lived a long and useful life and was the hero of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Covington Republican - March 27, 1908
Major Irvin located at Veedersburg many years ago. He was president and chief stockholder of the Farmer's Bank of Veedersburg, of which institution his on, Joe K. Irvin, is the cashier. He was easily the most prominent citizen in Veedersburg and was quite wealthy. The major, as he was known, was one of the most sincere, honest, friendly and kindly men that ever lived. He was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, and won distinction and his rank of major in those engagements in which he participated. He was 81 years old Feb. 5.
For several winters he and his wife and other relatives ojourned in California, owing to the failing health of Mr and Mrs Irvin. Last spring he returned in very poor health and for a time his life was despaired of. He rallied and practically regained the ground lost, but he was never-theless in a delicate condition owing to his years. The party were anxiously speeding on their way to their homes when death occurred, and the sad news was at once flashed over the wires to the relatives last Thursday.
Mr. Irvin is survived by his widow, two sons, Alphonse and Joe K., both of Veedersburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Vandeventer, of Veedersburg, and Mrs. Eureka Osborn formerly of Veedersburg, but now of Taylorsville, Ill. Mrs. Mabel Ross, wife of Dr. W.H. Ross of Veedersburg, is a relative and was the major's ward. Many other relatives in various cities and several grand children and one great-grand child also survive. S. Mack Irvin, Jr., county treasurer of Fountain county, is a grandson, and is the father of the only great-grandchild.
The body reached Veedersburg Saturday evening via Chicago and funeral services, conducted by the Masonic order, of which he had long been a member, were held Monday afternoon, interment following in the family cemetery.
Major Irvin lived a long and useful life and was the hero of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Covington Republican - March 27, 1908
Major Samuel Mack Irvin, well known banker and pioneer citizen of Veedersburg, died while returning with his wife and Mr and Mrs W.H. Ross, to that place, after a sojourn in California during the winter months. They had reached Wichita, Kan., on their way when death claimed the venerable gentleman at a late hour Thursday night.
Major Irvin located at Veedersburg many years ago. He was president and chief stockholder of the Farmer's Bank of Veedersburg, of which institution his on, Joe K. Irvin, is the cashier. He was easily the most prominent citizen in Veedersburg and was quite wealthy. The major, as he was known, was one of the most sincere, honest, friendly and kindly men that ever lived. He was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, and won distinction and his rank of major in those engagements in which he participated. He was 81 years old Feb. 5.
For several winters he and his wife and other relatives ojourned in California, owing to the failing health of Mr and Mrs Irvin. Last spring he returned in very poor health and for a time his life was despaired of. He rallied and practically regained the ground lost, but he was never-theless in a delicate condition owing to his years. The party were anxiously speeding on their way to their homes when death occurred, and the sad news was at once flashed over the wires to the relatives last Thursday.
Mr. Irvin is survived by his widow, two sons, Alphonse and Joe K., both of Veedersburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Vandeventer, of Veedersburg, and Mrs. Eureka Osborn formerly of Veedersburg, but now of Taylorsville, Ill. Mrs. Mabel Ross, wife of Dr. W.H. Ross of Veedersburg, is a relative and was the major's ward. Many other relatives in various cities and several grand children and one great-grand child also survive. S. Mack Irvin, Jr., county treasurer of Fountain county, is a grandson, and is the father of the only great-grandchild.
The body reached Veedersburg Saturday evening via Chicago and funeral services, conducted by the Masonic order, of which he had long been a member, were held Monday afternoon, interment following in the family cemetery.
Major Irvin lived a long and useful life and was the hero of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Covington Republican - March 27, 1908
Major Irvin located at Veedersburg many years ago. He was president and chief stockholder of the Farmer's Bank of Veedersburg, of which institution his on, Joe K. Irvin, is the cashier. He was easily the most prominent citizen in Veedersburg and was quite wealthy. The major, as he was known, was one of the most sincere, honest, friendly and kindly men that ever lived. He was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars, and won distinction and his rank of major in those engagements in which he participated. He was 81 years old Feb. 5.
For several winters he and his wife and other relatives ojourned in California, owing to the failing health of Mr and Mrs Irvin. Last spring he returned in very poor health and for a time his life was despaired of. He rallied and practically regained the ground lost, but he was never-theless in a delicate condition owing to his years. The party were anxiously speeding on their way to their homes when death occurred, and the sad news was at once flashed over the wires to the relatives last Thursday.
Mr. Irvin is survived by his widow, two sons, Alphonse and Joe K., both of Veedersburg, and two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Vandeventer, of Veedersburg, and Mrs. Eureka Osborn formerly of Veedersburg, but now of Taylorsville, Ill. Mrs. Mabel Ross, wife of Dr. W.H. Ross of Veedersburg, is a relative and was the major's ward. Many other relatives in various cities and several grand children and one great-grand child also survive. S. Mack Irvin, Jr., county treasurer of Fountain county, is a grandson, and is the father of the only great-grandchild.
The body reached Veedersburg Saturday evening via Chicago and funeral services, conducted by the Masonic order, of which he had long been a member, were held Monday afternoon, interment following in the family cemetery.
Major Irvin lived a long and useful life and was the hero of the Mexican and Civil wars.
Covington Republican - March 27, 1908
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