Male. Son of Andrew Lewis and Sarah Ann HANCOCK ARMSTRONG

Married 1 May 1878 to Susan May HENSHAW.
Their Children; Atropa, and Leto.



Clinton MO - A. L. Armstrong died at his home Tuesday morning a little before 5. He had been apparently in good health, but awakened his wife and daughter by loud breathing. His wife called the daughter, Mrs. Rutherford, who was sleeping upstairs and they summoned the doctor, but apoplexy had caused his death. The Saturday before he went to Sedalia with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Rutherford and husband. Happy was he to see the wondrous products of Missouri, measuring the large pumpkins, the corn, the tomatoes and the other products. He enjoyed every bit of the day and seemed so well and happy his death came as a shock to his loved ones. Mr. Armstrong was born in Quincy, Hickory county, Mo., Aug. 8, 1854, coming with his parents to Clinton when a small boy. He attended Clinton schools, later went to the Kentucky University at Lexington and then the Normal at Warrensburg. Returning from college, he studied the drug business under the late C. C. Williams for two years, then went to Bolton & Davis, where two years later he bought an interest, the firm name being Bolton & Armstrong. Five years later he sold his business to his partner and in 1879 went into business for himself and had been continuously in the drug business in Clinton since. A few years ago Theo Bolton bought a half interest in the store and the firm name was Bolton & Armstrong until Mr. Bolton dropped dead in Windsor a few months ago. While attending school in Warrensburg, Mr. Armstrong met Susan May Henshaw, whom he married May 1, 1878. His wife survives him, with their only child, Atropa, now Mrs. Charles Rutherford, and the only grandchild, Aletrice Rutherford, who was most beloved by her grandfather. The laughter and husband and child have made their home with her parents since their marriage as they were needed there on account of the poor health of Mrs. Armstrong and Mr. Armstrong's aged mother, who died a few years ago. For many years the Armstrong's have held four generations, all delightfully congenial. Around his home, Mr. Armstrong centered his entire affection. He delighted in fine livestock, garden and flowers. Just a few days previous to his death he told his daughter that it would soon be time to put out the fine tulip bulbs he had. He enjoyed nature to the fullest extent, this being his diversion from his constant attention to business year after year. Mr. Armstrong was a well balanced man, devoted to his home, constant in attention in his business, converted in his youth and a member of the Christian church, in which he was elder for many years. He gave y ears of service to this church in every way possible. He was active in politics, having served Henry county as representative in the State Legislature for two terms. He served Clinton as mayor, as a chairman of the Democratic Central Committee and in other capacities. His only brother, Hannibal Armstrong, of Oklahoma City, Okla., arrived Tuesday night. He leaves also a foster sister, Miss Courtney Thomas, who has become a world famous opera singer. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Thursday morning. Interment in Englewood.

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Missouri Death Certificate # 25414,
Male, white, married to S. Mary Armstrong,
He passed away at his residence at 231 W. Franklin, Clinton, Missouri, had been in the community for 71 years, and 15 days.
Birth on 8 Aug. 1854, in Quincy, Hickory, Missouri, age, 72 years, 16 days.
Occupation was a druggist,
Son of Andrew L. Armstrong, born in Illinois, and Sara Ann Handcock, born in Mo.
Death on 24 Aug. 1926,
Informant was Mrs. Chas. Rutherford, of Clinton, Mo.
Burial on 26 Aug. 1926, in Englewood Cemetery.