Abraham E. Van Deventer, pioneer doctor of Oswego, died at his home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1914, from heart trouble. Dr. Van Deventer was born Jan. 26, 1834 in New Jersey. Sixty years ago he came west and settled in Oswego, opened a physician's office and continued to practice more or less till the time of his death. On account of his long service he was widely known throughout the community. His first wife was Melissa Snook, who passed away about 30 years ago. Later he married Emily Murdock of Oswego, who passed away last May. There were no children by either marriage. The funeral cortege proceeded by auto from the church to the Riverside Mausoleum at Montgomery where the remains were laid to rest.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1914
Note: The Riverside Mausoleum has been torn down and bodies interned elsewhere in the cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1914
Note: The Riverside Mausoleum has been torn down and bodies interned elsewhere in the cemetery.
Abraham E. Van Deventer, pioneer doctor of Oswego, died at his home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1914, from heart trouble. Dr. Van Deventer was born Jan. 26, 1834 in New Jersey. Sixty years ago he came west and settled in Oswego, opened a physician's office and continued to practice more or less till the time of his death. On account of his long service he was widely known throughout the community. His first wife was Melissa Snook, who passed away about 30 years ago. Later he married Emily Murdock of Oswego, who passed away last May. There were no children by either marriage. The funeral cortege proceeded by auto from the church to the Riverside Mausoleum at Montgomery where the remains were laid to rest.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1914
Note: The Riverside Mausoleum has been torn down and bodies interned elsewhere in the cemetery.
Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1914
Note: The Riverside Mausoleum has been torn down and bodies interned elsewhere in the cemetery.
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