George W. Chizum died at 11 o’clock yesterday morning at his home in Yorktown. He had been ill about six months and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. He was born near Attica on November 15, 1837. He was married on February 10, 1881, and his widow survives with the following children: Mrs. Alice Trinkle, of Linden, Mrs. Etta Mote, of Crawfordsville, and Cora Chizum residing at home. Mr. Chizum was a veteran of the civil war, having served with credit in Company I, 86th Indiana Infantry. He was a member of the United Brethren church and of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Chizum was engaged in farming and was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen. He was honest and upright and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him The funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev G. J. Trinkle will officiate and the interment will be made in the Concord cemetery. The nephews of the deceased will act as pallbearers.
George W. Chizum died at 11 o’clock yesterday morning at his home in Yorktown. He had been ill about six months and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. He was born near Attica on November 15, 1837. He was married on February 10, 1881, and his widow survives with the following children: Mrs. Alice Trinkle, of Linden, Mrs. Etta Mote, of Crawfordsville, and Cora Chizum residing at home. Mr. Chizum was a veteran of the civil war, having served with credit in Company I, 86th Indiana Infantry. He was a member of the United Brethren church and of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Chizum was engaged in farming and was a well-known and highly esteemed citizen. He was honest and upright and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him The funeral will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev G. J. Trinkle will officiate and the interment will be made in the Concord cemetery. The nephews of the deceased will act as pallbearers.
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