Son of Celestin and Sofia (Goebel) Obert.
Married Elizabeth Ball in 1876.
Leonard, with his brother, Charles, once bought a large island near Quincy, Illinois. The island still sits in the Mississippi River.
While Leonard and Charles Obert owned the island, it was known as "Obert's Island." They maintained lumber yards, pecan groves, and cattle there. They sold it not long before all such islands were 'obtained' by the government for purposes of national security.
Leonard moved his family to Missouri from his home town of Quincy after selling his island, but like many of his siblings, he is buried in his original home town.
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From "The Quincy Daily Herald," printed Monday, 11 May 1908, page 1.
"QUINCY MAN DIED IN WEST.
Passing of Leonard Obert, Who Died Suddenly At Mountain Grove, Mo.
Leonard Obert, a former resident of this city, died suddenly at his home in Mountain Grove, Mo. He was afflicted with heart trouble for some time, but it was not expected by his family that his summons would come so sudden and without warning. He was born in this city, at 418 Spring street, and was aged 64 years and 4 months at the time of his death. The remains were shipped to Quincy, arriving here this morning.
Mr. Obert was widely known, having resided in this city up to three years ago when he removed to Mountain Grove, Mo., where he owned a farm. He also, with his brother, was the owner of the island known as Obert's Island in the Mississippi River."
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The following article appeared in the "Quincy Daily Whig" newspaper, Tuesday 12 May 1908, on page 1.
"LEONARD OBERT DIED IN MISSOURI
Body Shipped to Quincy for Burial -- Formerly Resided Here.
The sudden death of Leonard Obert, a former resident here, has been reported to relatives and friends here, the death occurring at the home of the deceased in Mountain Grove, Mo. He had been suffering with heart trouble for some time, and this finally caused his death. He was born in this city 54 years ago, and resided here until about three years ago, when he removed to Missouri."
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BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL.
The remains of Leonard Obert of Mountain Grove Missouri, who died at that place May 8, were brought here over the Wabash yesterday afternoon for burial.
He was 61 years of age and the remains were laid to rest this afternoon in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 11, 1908; front page.
Married Elizabeth Ball in 1876.
Leonard, with his brother, Charles, once bought a large island near Quincy, Illinois. The island still sits in the Mississippi River.
While Leonard and Charles Obert owned the island, it was known as "Obert's Island." They maintained lumber yards, pecan groves, and cattle there. They sold it not long before all such islands were 'obtained' by the government for purposes of national security.
Leonard moved his family to Missouri from his home town of Quincy after selling his island, but like many of his siblings, he is buried in his original home town.
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From "The Quincy Daily Herald," printed Monday, 11 May 1908, page 1.
"QUINCY MAN DIED IN WEST.
Passing of Leonard Obert, Who Died Suddenly At Mountain Grove, Mo.
Leonard Obert, a former resident of this city, died suddenly at his home in Mountain Grove, Mo. He was afflicted with heart trouble for some time, but it was not expected by his family that his summons would come so sudden and without warning. He was born in this city, at 418 Spring street, and was aged 64 years and 4 months at the time of his death. The remains were shipped to Quincy, arriving here this morning.
Mr. Obert was widely known, having resided in this city up to three years ago when he removed to Mountain Grove, Mo., where he owned a farm. He also, with his brother, was the owner of the island known as Obert's Island in the Mississippi River."
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The following article appeared in the "Quincy Daily Whig" newspaper, Tuesday 12 May 1908, on page 1.
"LEONARD OBERT DIED IN MISSOURI
Body Shipped to Quincy for Burial -- Formerly Resided Here.
The sudden death of Leonard Obert, a former resident here, has been reported to relatives and friends here, the death occurring at the home of the deceased in Mountain Grove, Mo. He had been suffering with heart trouble for some time, and this finally caused his death. He was born in this city 54 years ago, and resided here until about three years ago, when he removed to Missouri."
____
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL.
The remains of Leonard Obert of Mountain Grove Missouri, who died at that place May 8, were brought here over the Wabash yesterday afternoon for burial.
He was 61 years of age and the remains were laid to rest this afternoon in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 11, 1908; front page.
Son of Celestin and Sofia (Goebel) Obert.
Married Elizabeth Ball in 1876.
Leonard, with his brother, Charles, once bought a large island near Quincy, Illinois. The island still sits in the Mississippi River.
While Leonard and Charles Obert owned the island, it was known as "Obert's Island." They maintained lumber yards, pecan groves, and cattle there. They sold it not long before all such islands were 'obtained' by the government for purposes of national security.
Leonard moved his family to Missouri from his home town of Quincy after selling his island, but like many of his siblings, he is buried in his original home town.
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From "The Quincy Daily Herald," printed Monday, 11 May 1908, page 1.
"QUINCY MAN DIED IN WEST.
Passing of Leonard Obert, Who Died Suddenly At Mountain Grove, Mo.
Leonard Obert, a former resident of this city, died suddenly at his home in Mountain Grove, Mo. He was afflicted with heart trouble for some time, but it was not expected by his family that his summons would come so sudden and without warning. He was born in this city, at 418 Spring street, and was aged 64 years and 4 months at the time of his death. The remains were shipped to Quincy, arriving here this morning.
Mr. Obert was widely known, having resided in this city up to three years ago when he removed to Mountain Grove, Mo., where he owned a farm. He also, with his brother, was the owner of the island known as Obert's Island in the Mississippi River."
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The following article appeared in the "Quincy Daily Whig" newspaper, Tuesday 12 May 1908, on page 1.
"LEONARD OBERT DIED IN MISSOURI
Body Shipped to Quincy for Burial -- Formerly Resided Here.
The sudden death of Leonard Obert, a former resident here, has been reported to relatives and friends here, the death occurring at the home of the deceased in Mountain Grove, Mo. He had been suffering with heart trouble for some time, and this finally caused his death. He was born in this city 54 years ago, and resided here until about three years ago, when he removed to Missouri."
____
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL.
The remains of Leonard Obert of Mountain Grove Missouri, who died at that place May 8, were brought here over the Wabash yesterday afternoon for burial.
He was 61 years of age and the remains were laid to rest this afternoon in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 11, 1908; front page.
Married Elizabeth Ball in 1876.
Leonard, with his brother, Charles, once bought a large island near Quincy, Illinois. The island still sits in the Mississippi River.
While Leonard and Charles Obert owned the island, it was known as "Obert's Island." They maintained lumber yards, pecan groves, and cattle there. They sold it not long before all such islands were 'obtained' by the government for purposes of national security.
Leonard moved his family to Missouri from his home town of Quincy after selling his island, but like many of his siblings, he is buried in his original home town.
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From "The Quincy Daily Herald," printed Monday, 11 May 1908, page 1.
"QUINCY MAN DIED IN WEST.
Passing of Leonard Obert, Who Died Suddenly At Mountain Grove, Mo.
Leonard Obert, a former resident of this city, died suddenly at his home in Mountain Grove, Mo. He was afflicted with heart trouble for some time, but it was not expected by his family that his summons would come so sudden and without warning. He was born in this city, at 418 Spring street, and was aged 64 years and 4 months at the time of his death. The remains were shipped to Quincy, arriving here this morning.
Mr. Obert was widely known, having resided in this city up to three years ago when he removed to Mountain Grove, Mo., where he owned a farm. He also, with his brother, was the owner of the island known as Obert's Island in the Mississippi River."
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The following article appeared in the "Quincy Daily Whig" newspaper, Tuesday 12 May 1908, on page 1.
"LEONARD OBERT DIED IN MISSOURI
Body Shipped to Quincy for Burial -- Formerly Resided Here.
The sudden death of Leonard Obert, a former resident here, has been reported to relatives and friends here, the death occurring at the home of the deceased in Mountain Grove, Mo. He had been suffering with heart trouble for some time, and this finally caused his death. He was born in this city 54 years ago, and resided here until about three years ago, when he removed to Missouri."
____
BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL.
The remains of Leonard Obert of Mountain Grove Missouri, who died at that place May 8, were brought here over the Wabash yesterday afternoon for burial.
He was 61 years of age and the remains were laid to rest this afternoon in Woodland cemetery.
- The Quincy Daily Journal, Monday, May 11, 1908; front page.
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