The Muscatine News-Tribune Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1912 pg 5 col. 3
SUFFERED SHOCK FROM TRAGEDY; died from effects shock, coming from the suicide of George Moots, his son-in-law, is held to be directly responsible for the death of Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, who passed away at his home Sunday.
Shortly after Mr. Creamer heard the detail of the suicide of Mr. Moots, who hanged himself to a rafter in a barn near Fairport, about 2 weeks ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke and from that time gradually grew worse until death relieved him Sunday at Noon.
He was an old settler, having resided in Fairport for Forty years, He was also a survivor of the Civil War as a member of company B of the 8th Iowa infantry. He was well known in the vicinity of his home and the announcement of his death, while not unexpected, was sadly recieved: his wife preceded him in death thirty-eight years ago, but three children survive, they being Mrs. Mary Moots, of Fairport, George Creamer of Davenport, and Mrs. Thomas Simpson of Iowa Falls. Ten grandcildren also mourn his departure from this life. No Definite funeral arrangements have been made.
The Muscatine News-Tribune Wednesday, Feb 7, 1912 pg.3 col. 5
CREAMER BURIAL AT FAIRPORT, IA. The Funeral services over the remains of the late Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the body was laid to rest at the Fairport Cemetery. Mr. Creamer, whose death followed from shock substained on account of the suicide of his son-in-law William Moots, was one of the honored pioneers of Fairport, and his funeral was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. A.E. Isham, pastor of the local Grace Luthern church and also in charge of the Fairport Luthern Church. Those who acted as pallbearers were the following: George Feustal, Michael Hunn, Andrew Reeves, William Chatterton, Mark Richards and Monroe Mockmore.
SUFFERED SHOCK FROM TRAGEDY; died from effects shock, coming from the suicide of George Moots, his son-in-law, is held to be directly responsible for the death of Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, who passed away at his home Sunday.
Shortly after Mr. Creamer heard the detail of the suicide of Mr. Moots, who hanged himself to a rafter in a barn near Fairport, about 2 weeks ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke and from that time gradually grew worse until death relieved him Sunday at Noon.
He was an old settler, having resided in Fairport for Forty years, He was also a survivor of the Civil War as a member of company B of the 8th Iowa infantry. He was well known in the vicinity of his home and the announcement of his death, while not unexpected, was sadly recieved: his wife preceded him in death thirty-eight years ago, but three children survive, they being Mrs. Mary Moots, of Fairport, George Creamer of Davenport, and Mrs. Thomas Simpson of Iowa Falls. Ten grandcildren also mourn his departure from this life. No Definite funeral arrangements have been made.
The Muscatine News-Tribune Wednesday, Feb 7, 1912 pg.3 col. 5
CREAMER BURIAL AT FAIRPORT, IA. The Funeral services over the remains of the late Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the body was laid to rest at the Fairport Cemetery. Mr. Creamer, whose death followed from shock substained on account of the suicide of his son-in-law William Moots, was one of the honored pioneers of Fairport, and his funeral was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. A.E. Isham, pastor of the local Grace Luthern church and also in charge of the Fairport Luthern Church. Those who acted as pallbearers were the following: George Feustal, Michael Hunn, Andrew Reeves, William Chatterton, Mark Richards and Monroe Mockmore.
The Muscatine News-Tribune Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1912 pg 5 col. 3
SUFFERED SHOCK FROM TRAGEDY; died from effects shock, coming from the suicide of George Moots, his son-in-law, is held to be directly responsible for the death of Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, who passed away at his home Sunday.
Shortly after Mr. Creamer heard the detail of the suicide of Mr. Moots, who hanged himself to a rafter in a barn near Fairport, about 2 weeks ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke and from that time gradually grew worse until death relieved him Sunday at Noon.
He was an old settler, having resided in Fairport for Forty years, He was also a survivor of the Civil War as a member of company B of the 8th Iowa infantry. He was well known in the vicinity of his home and the announcement of his death, while not unexpected, was sadly recieved: his wife preceded him in death thirty-eight years ago, but three children survive, they being Mrs. Mary Moots, of Fairport, George Creamer of Davenport, and Mrs. Thomas Simpson of Iowa Falls. Ten grandcildren also mourn his departure from this life. No Definite funeral arrangements have been made.
The Muscatine News-Tribune Wednesday, Feb 7, 1912 pg.3 col. 5
CREAMER BURIAL AT FAIRPORT, IA. The Funeral services over the remains of the late Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the body was laid to rest at the Fairport Cemetery. Mr. Creamer, whose death followed from shock substained on account of the suicide of his son-in-law William Moots, was one of the honored pioneers of Fairport, and his funeral was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. A.E. Isham, pastor of the local Grace Luthern church and also in charge of the Fairport Luthern Church. Those who acted as pallbearers were the following: George Feustal, Michael Hunn, Andrew Reeves, William Chatterton, Mark Richards and Monroe Mockmore.
SUFFERED SHOCK FROM TRAGEDY; died from effects shock, coming from the suicide of George Moots, his son-in-law, is held to be directly responsible for the death of Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, who passed away at his home Sunday.
Shortly after Mr. Creamer heard the detail of the suicide of Mr. Moots, who hanged himself to a rafter in a barn near Fairport, about 2 weeks ago, he suffered a paralytic stroke and from that time gradually grew worse until death relieved him Sunday at Noon.
He was an old settler, having resided in Fairport for Forty years, He was also a survivor of the Civil War as a member of company B of the 8th Iowa infantry. He was well known in the vicinity of his home and the announcement of his death, while not unexpected, was sadly recieved: his wife preceded him in death thirty-eight years ago, but three children survive, they being Mrs. Mary Moots, of Fairport, George Creamer of Davenport, and Mrs. Thomas Simpson of Iowa Falls. Ten grandcildren also mourn his departure from this life. No Definite funeral arrangements have been made.
The Muscatine News-Tribune Wednesday, Feb 7, 1912 pg.3 col. 5
CREAMER BURIAL AT FAIRPORT, IA. The Funeral services over the remains of the late Samuel Creamer, of Fairport, were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the body was laid to rest at the Fairport Cemetery. Mr. Creamer, whose death followed from shock substained on account of the suicide of his son-in-law William Moots, was one of the honored pioneers of Fairport, and his funeral was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. A.E. Isham, pastor of the local Grace Luthern church and also in charge of the Fairport Luthern Church. Those who acted as pallbearers were the following: George Feustal, Michael Hunn, Andrew Reeves, William Chatterton, Mark Richards and Monroe Mockmore.
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Co B 8th IA Inf. - G.A.R. - no dates on marker - Court House d. 4 Feb 1912, buried 6 Feb 1912 - age 73 yrs. 9 mos. 4 dys.
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