Abner and his father died the same day from pernicious malaria contracted from drinking water collected in cistern outdoors. Runoff from roof was thought to be the cause of contaminants in water.
Burial location for Abner or his father has not been found. They may have been returned to Henry Co, MO to be buried beside Abner's mother. Anyone with information about burial location, please send SAC.
While burial location is unknown, have placed him in cemetery with his mother and some siblings as probable location and in order to submit photo request.
Abner and his father died the same day from pernicious malaria contracted from drinking water collected in cistern outdoors. Runoff from roof was thought to be the cause of contaminants in water.
Burial location for Abner or his father has not been found. They may have been returned to Henry Co, MO to be buried beside Abner's mother. Anyone with information about burial location, please send SAC.
While burial location is unknown, have placed him in cemetery with his mother and some siblings as probable location and in order to submit photo request.
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