A.W. Huntington, who was employed at the farm of William Blenz, three miles southeast of the city, died suddenly last night while at the supper table. Huntington had been employed by Mr. Blenz since July 11. He worked in the field yesterday and came to the house at 6 o'clock. He put his horses in the barn and sat down at the supper table, seemingly in a good humor and perfect health. Just as a plate was handed to Mr. Huntington he threw back his head and stiffened up in his chair. Water was given to him and he was placed on a cot but died in a few moments.
Coroner Bendure was notified and with Deputy Corner Roy Bendure brought the body to the residence, 606 South Broadway.
Mr. Huntington was quite well known in Decatur and was a respected citizen. He was a native of Indiana and was 64 years old. He had been a farmer most of his life. He went to Ottawa, Kansas and lived on a farm and returned to Decatur about six years ago. About a week ago, Mr. Huntington fell from a horse and received injuries which it is thought had something to do with his death, together with the fact that he had been working in the sun all day.
The deceased is survived by a wife, six children and two step-children. The children are M.E. Smith and Mrs. Viola Fuller of Madison, Kansas; Mrs. Maggie Creigen of Olpe, Kansas; Mrs. Ora Leavitt of Oklahoma; Mrs. Ella Martin of Monticello; Mrs. Bertie Kerkley of Decatur and D.W. Huntington of Decatur. The step-children are Mrs. George Clair of Ottawa, Kansas and Mrs. Louis Lange of Decatur.
Inquest was held and the jury ruled death was from excessive heat causing heart failure.
Decatur Daily Republican July 21, 1899 p3
A.W. Huntington, who was employed at the farm of William Blenz, three miles southeast of the city, died suddenly last night while at the supper table. Huntington had been employed by Mr. Blenz since July 11. He worked in the field yesterday and came to the house at 6 o'clock. He put his horses in the barn and sat down at the supper table, seemingly in a good humor and perfect health. Just as a plate was handed to Mr. Huntington he threw back his head and stiffened up in his chair. Water was given to him and he was placed on a cot but died in a few moments.
Coroner Bendure was notified and with Deputy Corner Roy Bendure brought the body to the residence, 606 South Broadway.
Mr. Huntington was quite well known in Decatur and was a respected citizen. He was a native of Indiana and was 64 years old. He had been a farmer most of his life. He went to Ottawa, Kansas and lived on a farm and returned to Decatur about six years ago. About a week ago, Mr. Huntington fell from a horse and received injuries which it is thought had something to do with his death, together with the fact that he had been working in the sun all day.
The deceased is survived by a wife, six children and two step-children. The children are M.E. Smith and Mrs. Viola Fuller of Madison, Kansas; Mrs. Maggie Creigen of Olpe, Kansas; Mrs. Ora Leavitt of Oklahoma; Mrs. Ella Martin of Monticello; Mrs. Bertie Kerkley of Decatur and D.W. Huntington of Decatur. The step-children are Mrs. George Clair of Ottawa, Kansas and Mrs. Louis Lange of Decatur.
Inquest was held and the jury ruled death was from excessive heat causing heart failure.
Decatur Daily Republican July 21, 1899 p3
Family Members
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Mary E. Huntington Smith
1855–1931
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David W. Huntington
1857–1940
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Margaret Anna Huntington Theye
1859–1949
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Viola Josephine Huntington Fuller
1862–1945
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Nora May Huntington Leavitt
1867–1934
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Cora Celestine Huntington Madden
1876–1958
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Lewella Belle "Ella" Huntington Brady
1878–1945
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Alberta Angeline Huntington Berkley
1879–1921
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