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Robert M. Muir Jr.

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Robert M. Muir Jr.

Birth
Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Death
3 Nov 1890 (aged 52)
Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA
Burial
Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block A, Lot 34, Space 12
Memorial ID
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Addition child Andrew C Muir, born 8-6-1867, Salina, KS, Died 9-25-1953 San Bernadina, Calif. place of burial unknown


Death
Died at his home north of town, Robert Muir at 12:30 yesterday. Salina Daily Republic, Wednesday, November 5, 1890, page 4

Death of an Old Citizen
The sad death of Robert Muir takes from our midst a most valuable citizen. During the early days of Salina, he was among the foremost in her advancement and up to the time of his death he always took an active interest in her welfare. He was an honest, upright, and industrious citizen.
Mr Muir was born in Scotland in 1828, and came to this country in 1859, taking up a claim in the Smoky hill Valley, where he has always made his home. Mr Muir came to this country a poor man, but by his untiring labors and good judgment he emassed a large fortune. he leaves a wife and seven children and a large number of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services will be held in the residence this afternoon at l o'clock. Salina Daily Republic, November 6, 1890, p 4. Funeral for Robert Muir Source trees.ancestry.com

Salina Daily Republic
November 6, 1890, page 4 The last sad rites over the remains of the late Robert Muir were held at l o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of the deceased, north of the city. The house was filled to over flowing with friends who had gathered to pay their respects to the memory of the departed. The Congregational choir sang a beautiful anthem and then Rev Mucklow of the congregational church, delivered an impressive sermon, dwelling up the good and noble traits in the character of the departed. The procession to the grave was one of the longest that has ever entered Gypsum Hill Cemetery, there being over eighty-five carriage in the line. Arriving at the grave, Rev Mucklow pronounced the closing ceremony and the remains of Robert Muir were lowered into the last resting place. The officers and directors of the Salina National bank attended the funeral in body. Source worldconnect.rootsweb.com
Addition child Andrew C Muir, born 8-6-1867, Salina, KS, Died 9-25-1953 San Bernadina, Calif. place of burial unknown


Death
Died at his home north of town, Robert Muir at 12:30 yesterday. Salina Daily Republic, Wednesday, November 5, 1890, page 4

Death of an Old Citizen
The sad death of Robert Muir takes from our midst a most valuable citizen. During the early days of Salina, he was among the foremost in her advancement and up to the time of his death he always took an active interest in her welfare. He was an honest, upright, and industrious citizen.
Mr Muir was born in Scotland in 1828, and came to this country in 1859, taking up a claim in the Smoky hill Valley, where he has always made his home. Mr Muir came to this country a poor man, but by his untiring labors and good judgment he emassed a large fortune. he leaves a wife and seven children and a large number of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services will be held in the residence this afternoon at l o'clock. Salina Daily Republic, November 6, 1890, p 4. Funeral for Robert Muir Source trees.ancestry.com

Salina Daily Republic
November 6, 1890, page 4 The last sad rites over the remains of the late Robert Muir were held at l o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of the deceased, north of the city. The house was filled to over flowing with friends who had gathered to pay their respects to the memory of the departed. The Congregational choir sang a beautiful anthem and then Rev Mucklow of the congregational church, delivered an impressive sermon, dwelling up the good and noble traits in the character of the departed. The procession to the grave was one of the longest that has ever entered Gypsum Hill Cemetery, there being over eighty-five carriage in the line. Arriving at the grave, Rev Mucklow pronounced the closing ceremony and the remains of Robert Muir were lowered into the last resting place. The officers and directors of the Salina National bank attended the funeral in body. Source worldconnect.rootsweb.com

Inscription


R. M. Jr.

Gravesite Details

Shares a marker with Robert A. and Harrison Muir. He also has a separate stone with his initials on top and no other inscriptions.



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  • Maintained by: Linda B
  • Originally Created by: sister7a
  • Added: Jun 18, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19967659/robert_m-muir: accessed ), memorial page for Robert M. Muir Jr. (27 Dec 1837–3 Nov 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 19967659, citing Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by Linda B (contributor 47272982).