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Laura <I>Kerr</I> Axtell

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Laura Kerr Axtell

Birth
Death
18 Jul 1890 (aged 71–72)
Burial
Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Division 8 Lot 53 (8-27-1 E monument) (8-28-1 stone)
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Cleveland Necrology File obit #0009450 dated July 20, 1890
Axtell, At her home in Painesville, at midnight, July 18, Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell. Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 31 Jul 1890
A Magnanimous Woman
Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell left her large estate to benefit many. Included were a bequest of $50,000 to Case School of Applied Sciences, already generously endowed by her family; $5,000 to Lake Erie Seminary, frequently remembered by her; Trinity Church Home $3,000; $1,000 to the M. E. Church of this place in memory of her father's faith. The entire estate amounts to over $300,000 and Mrs. S. K. Gray, of this place, and Mr. Eckstein Case, of Cleveland, ae appointed executors.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 15 Feb 1893 page 3
The Axtell Scholarship
The trustees of Case School of Applied Science have granted a scholarship, giving free tuition in Case School to Lake County. This scholarship is to be called the "Axtell Scholarship" in memory of Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell who was a generous donor to the school.
It will be assigned by competitive examination early in September each year and open to candidates from Lake County.
Details concerning this examination can be obtained by anyone interested by addressing President Cady Staley.
Cleveland Necrology File obit #0009450 dated July 20, 1890
Axtell, At her home in Painesville, at midnight, July 18, Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell. Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 31 Jul 1890
A Magnanimous Woman
Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell left her large estate to benefit many. Included were a bequest of $50,000 to Case School of Applied Sciences, already generously endowed by her family; $5,000 to Lake Erie Seminary, frequently remembered by her; Trinity Church Home $3,000; $1,000 to the M. E. Church of this place in memory of her father's faith. The entire estate amounts to over $300,000 and Mrs. S. K. Gray, of this place, and Mr. Eckstein Case, of Cleveland, ae appointed executors.
The Painesville Telegraph dated 15 Feb 1893 page 3
The Axtell Scholarship
The trustees of Case School of Applied Science have granted a scholarship, giving free tuition in Case School to Lake County. This scholarship is to be called the "Axtell Scholarship" in memory of Mrs. Laura Kerr Axtell who was a generous donor to the school.
It will be assigned by competitive examination early in September each year and open to candidates from Lake County.
Details concerning this examination can be obtained by anyone interested by addressing President Cady Staley.

Inscription

Laura Kerr Axtell/Died July 18, 1890/Aged 71 yrs./Axtell + Laura K. A.



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  • Added: Oct 14, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60112069/laura-axtell: accessed ), memorial page for Laura Kerr Axtell (1818–18 Jul 1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 60112069, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by shadows (contributor 46813488).