Husband of Amanda Dally
Samuel B. Myers, for many years a resident of Avon, died Monday morning, October 6, 1902, at the Soldier's Home in Quincy, after a long and painful illness. The announcement of his death, while received with regret, did not come altogether unexpectedly, for it had been known here for some time that he was very feeble and could not long survive. Friends of the deceased in Avon were promptly advised of his death and arrangements were made to have the remains brought here for burial. The body arrived in Avon, Tuesday evening, and was conveyed to the Baptist church, where it remained until after the funeral service, which was held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ray Eckerson. The church was well filled with friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.
The office of pall bearer was filled by Comrades M. F. Shawcross, J. H. Babbitt, F. M. Nance and I. M. Woods.
Samuel B. Myers was born on a farm between London and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, about the year 1824. His parents were highly respected citizens of that community. When he was 23 years of age he worked in a large blacksmith shop at London, D.M. Stump of this place being engaged in the same shop at the time. In 1856 he came to Avon and for 13 years worked more or less at blacksmithing for Mr. Stump. January 20, 1862, he enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry, Col. Arno Voss of Chicago commanding. He was mustered in February 23, following and serving faithfully three years during the great Civil War. At the end of his term of enlistment, he reenlisted in the same regiment.
Mr. Myers was married to Mrs. Amanda Dally about 35 years ago, and they resided in the west part of town for many years. Mrs. Myers died about twelve years ago. Since then he has made his residence at the
Soldier's Home in Quincy mostly.
He was of a kindly nature and had many friends in and about Avon. He always led an honest life, being very careful to meet all of his obligations, either great or small. He leaves a brother in Vesta, Nebraska, and two sisters, one who lives at Bloody Run, Pa., and the other at London, Pa.
Samuel B. Myers, for many years a resident of Avon, died Monday morning, October 6, 1902, at the Soldier's Home in Quincy, after a long and painful illness. The announcement of his death, while received with regret, did not come altogether unexpectedly, for it had been known here for some time that he was very feeble and could not long survive. Friends of the deceased in Avon were promptly advised of his death and arrangements were made to have the remains brought here for burial. The body arrived in Avon, Tuesday evening, and was conveyed to the Baptist church, where it remained until after the funeral service, which was held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ray Eckerson. The church was well filled with friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.
The office of pall bearer was filled by Comrades M. F. Shawcross, J. H. Babbitt, F. M. Nance and I. M. Woods.
Samuel B. Myers was born on a farm between London and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, about the year 1824. His parents were highly respected citizens of that community. When he was 23 years of age he worked in a large blacksmith shop at London, D.M. Stump of this place being engaged in the same shop at the time. In 1856 he came to Avon and for 13 years worked more or less at blacksmithing for Mr. Stump. January 20, 1862, he enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry, Col. Arno Voss of Chicago commanding. He was mustered in February 23, following and serving faithfully three years during the great Civil War. At the end of his term of enlistment, he reenlisted in the same regiment.
Mr. Myers was married to Mrs. Amanda Dally about 35 years ago, and they resided in the west part of town for many years. Mrs. Myers died about twelve years ago. Since then he has made his residence at the
Soldier's Home in Quincy mostly.
He was of a kindly nature and had many friends in and about Avon. He always led an honest life, being very careful to meet all of his obligations, either great or small. He leaves a brother in Vesta, Nebraska, and two sisters, one who lives at Bloody Run, Pa., and the other at London, Pa.
Husband of Amanda Dally
Samuel B. Myers, for many years a resident of Avon, died Monday morning, October 6, 1902, at the Soldier's Home in Quincy, after a long and painful illness. The announcement of his death, while received with regret, did not come altogether unexpectedly, for it had been known here for some time that he was very feeble and could not long survive. Friends of the deceased in Avon were promptly advised of his death and arrangements were made to have the remains brought here for burial. The body arrived in Avon, Tuesday evening, and was conveyed to the Baptist church, where it remained until after the funeral service, which was held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ray Eckerson. The church was well filled with friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.
The office of pall bearer was filled by Comrades M. F. Shawcross, J. H. Babbitt, F. M. Nance and I. M. Woods.
Samuel B. Myers was born on a farm between London and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, about the year 1824. His parents were highly respected citizens of that community. When he was 23 years of age he worked in a large blacksmith shop at London, D.M. Stump of this place being engaged in the same shop at the time. In 1856 he came to Avon and for 13 years worked more or less at blacksmithing for Mr. Stump. January 20, 1862, he enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry, Col. Arno Voss of Chicago commanding. He was mustered in February 23, following and serving faithfully three years during the great Civil War. At the end of his term of enlistment, he reenlisted in the same regiment.
Mr. Myers was married to Mrs. Amanda Dally about 35 years ago, and they resided in the west part of town for many years. Mrs. Myers died about twelve years ago. Since then he has made his residence at the
Soldier's Home in Quincy mostly.
He was of a kindly nature and had many friends in and about Avon. He always led an honest life, being very careful to meet all of his obligations, either great or small. He leaves a brother in Vesta, Nebraska, and two sisters, one who lives at Bloody Run, Pa., and the other at London, Pa.
Samuel B. Myers, for many years a resident of Avon, died Monday morning, October 6, 1902, at the Soldier's Home in Quincy, after a long and painful illness. The announcement of his death, while received with regret, did not come altogether unexpectedly, for it had been known here for some time that he was very feeble and could not long survive. Friends of the deceased in Avon were promptly advised of his death and arrangements were made to have the remains brought here for burial. The body arrived in Avon, Tuesday evening, and was conveyed to the Baptist church, where it remained until after the funeral service, which was held on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ray Eckerson. The church was well filled with friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.
The office of pall bearer was filled by Comrades M. F. Shawcross, J. H. Babbitt, F. M. Nance and I. M. Woods.
Samuel B. Myers was born on a farm between London and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, about the year 1824. His parents were highly respected citizens of that community. When he was 23 years of age he worked in a large blacksmith shop at London, D.M. Stump of this place being engaged in the same shop at the time. In 1856 he came to Avon and for 13 years worked more or less at blacksmithing for Mr. Stump. January 20, 1862, he enlisted in the 12th Illinois Cavalry, Col. Arno Voss of Chicago commanding. He was mustered in February 23, following and serving faithfully three years during the great Civil War. At the end of his term of enlistment, he reenlisted in the same regiment.
Mr. Myers was married to Mrs. Amanda Dally about 35 years ago, and they resided in the west part of town for many years. Mrs. Myers died about twelve years ago. Since then he has made his residence at the
Soldier's Home in Quincy mostly.
He was of a kindly nature and had many friends in and about Avon. He always led an honest life, being very careful to meet all of his obligations, either great or small. He leaves a brother in Vesta, Nebraska, and two sisters, one who lives at Bloody Run, Pa., and the other at London, Pa.
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