DEATH CALLS OLD PIONEER
JOHN BORNER EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN GREYBULL
WAS PROMINENT MASON FOR YEARS
Homesteaded Present Site of Greybull 35 Years Ago Where He Has Since Resided
John Borner, one of the pioneer settlers of the Big Horn Basin, expired at his home in Greybull last Saturday of complications incident to old age. Deceased was born on January 4th, 1831, and at the time of his death was in his 89th year. He is survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters, all living; 39 grandchildren and three sisters living in Wisconsin.
His wife, Lena Canary, departed this life 37 years ago.
John G. Borner was a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in the 12th Wisconsin. He crossed the plains with a wagon train in the early days and was made a Mason in Utah 59 years ago. He moved to the Big Horn Basin in 1884 and homesteaded the land on which the town of Greybull is now located. He was prominent in Masonic affairs and was Master of Temple Lodge No. 29, A.F. & A.M., of Basin, 1906-07.
The funeral was held in Greybull yesterday afternoon, Dean Watkins of the Episcopal church officiating. He was buried with Masonic rites under the direction of the Greybull lodge.
During his long residence in this vicinity deceased became endeared to hundred who will mourn his demise and extend to the children their heartfelt condolences.
Basin Republican no. 26 December 19, 1919
JOHN BORNER EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN GREYBULL
WAS PROMINENT MASON FOR YEARS
Homesteaded Present Site of Greybull 35 Years Ago Where He Has Since Resided
John Borner, one of the pioneer settlers of the Big Horn Basin, expired at his home in Greybull last Saturday of complications incident to old age. Deceased was born on January 4th, 1831, and at the time of his death was in his 89th year. He is survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters, all living; 39 grandchildren and three sisters living in Wisconsin.
His wife, Lena Canary, departed this life 37 years ago.
John G. Borner was a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in the 12th Wisconsin. He crossed the plains with a wagon train in the early days and was made a Mason in Utah 59 years ago. He moved to the Big Horn Basin in 1884 and homesteaded the land on which the town of Greybull is now located. He was prominent in Masonic affairs and was Master of Temple Lodge No. 29, A.F. & A.M., of Basin, 1906-07.
The funeral was held in Greybull yesterday afternoon, Dean Watkins of the Episcopal church officiating. He was buried with Masonic rites under the direction of the Greybull lodge.
During his long residence in this vicinity deceased became endeared to hundred who will mourn his demise and extend to the children their heartfelt condolences.
Basin Republican no. 26 December 19, 1919
DEATH CALLS OLD PIONEER
JOHN BORNER EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN GREYBULL
WAS PROMINENT MASON FOR YEARS
Homesteaded Present Site of Greybull 35 Years Ago Where He Has Since Resided
John Borner, one of the pioneer settlers of the Big Horn Basin, expired at his home in Greybull last Saturday of complications incident to old age. Deceased was born on January 4th, 1831, and at the time of his death was in his 89th year. He is survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters, all living; 39 grandchildren and three sisters living in Wisconsin.
His wife, Lena Canary, departed this life 37 years ago.
John G. Borner was a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in the 12th Wisconsin. He crossed the plains with a wagon train in the early days and was made a Mason in Utah 59 years ago. He moved to the Big Horn Basin in 1884 and homesteaded the land on which the town of Greybull is now located. He was prominent in Masonic affairs and was Master of Temple Lodge No. 29, A.F. & A.M., of Basin, 1906-07.
The funeral was held in Greybull yesterday afternoon, Dean Watkins of the Episcopal church officiating. He was buried with Masonic rites under the direction of the Greybull lodge.
During his long residence in this vicinity deceased became endeared to hundred who will mourn his demise and extend to the children their heartfelt condolences.
Basin Republican no. 26 December 19, 1919
JOHN BORNER EXPIRES AT HIS HOME IN GREYBULL
WAS PROMINENT MASON FOR YEARS
Homesteaded Present Site of Greybull 35 Years Ago Where He Has Since Resided
John Borner, one of the pioneer settlers of the Big Horn Basin, expired at his home in Greybull last Saturday of complications incident to old age. Deceased was born on January 4th, 1831, and at the time of his death was in his 89th year. He is survived by seven children, three sons and four daughters, all living; 39 grandchildren and three sisters living in Wisconsin.
His wife, Lena Canary, departed this life 37 years ago.
John G. Borner was a veteran of the civil war, serving four years in the 12th Wisconsin. He crossed the plains with a wagon train in the early days and was made a Mason in Utah 59 years ago. He moved to the Big Horn Basin in 1884 and homesteaded the land on which the town of Greybull is now located. He was prominent in Masonic affairs and was Master of Temple Lodge No. 29, A.F. & A.M., of Basin, 1906-07.
The funeral was held in Greybull yesterday afternoon, Dean Watkins of the Episcopal church officiating. He was buried with Masonic rites under the direction of the Greybull lodge.
During his long residence in this vicinity deceased became endeared to hundred who will mourn his demise and extend to the children their heartfelt condolences.
Basin Republican no. 26 December 19, 1919
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