WILLIAM N. BOYNTON DIED SUDDENLY
William N. Boynton died at his home in this city Saturday, May 28, 1910. His death was caused by pneumonia and followed an illness of short duration. He was confined to his bed about a week.
William N. Boynton was born in Stevenson County, Illinois. April 23, 1842. His early years were spent on his father's farm but, at the age of seventeen he came to Iowa and opened a jewelry store at Strawberry Point, remaining there less than a year. In 1859 he removed to Manchester and continued to make this his home until his death. In 1862 he closed his jewelry store and answering his country's call, entered the Union army as a volunteer, enlisting in Company F, 27th Iowa Infantry. He served three years attaining the rank of First Lieutenant and at the end of the time received an honorable discharge. Returning home he re-established his business, which under his management grew to be one of the largest and his store one of the best known retail jewelry establishments in this vicinity. On February 16, 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa. To this union was born one child, Dr. William E. Boynton of Chicago. The deceased is survived by his wife and only child, William. Mr. Boynton was one of a family of ten children. Six of the children were sons, all of whom were jewelers. Of the family, three survive; Co. S. V. Boynton of Chicago, Mrs. Abner Dunham of this city and John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America.
The sudden death of Mr. Boynton was a great shock and a surprise to his many friends, who believed until a short time before he passed away, that he was recovering from his illness.
He was closely identified with the business interests and progress of this community for over half a century and his life was marked by his many close friends and associates, who are filled with sorrow by the death of this good man. He was at all times jovial, light hearted and companiable and was a favorite among the younger folks who enjoyed his genial wit and rare personality in no less degree than did his older friends. Honorable in all things, generous and unselfish in his home and among his associates, the community has lost one of its best men in death of William Boynton. The members of his family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
A simple funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. F. Moore was held at the house at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment was made at Oakland cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of the Masonic order.
The relatives who are here to attend the funeral from out of town are Dr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Boynton and daughter Claudia, of Chicago, John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois, a nephew, Edw. Boynton of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gaylord and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa, June 1, 1910
William N. Boynton died at his home in this city Saturday, May 28, 1910. His death was caused by pneumonia and followed an illness of short duration. He was confined to his bed about a week.
William N. Boynton was born in Stevenson County, Illinois. April 23, 1842. His early years were spent on his father's farm but, at the age of seventeen he came to Iowa and opened a jewelry store at Strawberry Point, remaining there less than a year. In 1859 he removed to Manchester and continued to make this his home until his death. In 1862 he closed his jewelry store and answering his country's call, entered the Union army as a volunteer, enlisting in Company F, 27th Iowa Infantry. He served three years attaining the rank of First Lieutenant and at the end of the time received an honorable discharge. Returning home he re-established his business, which under his management grew to be one of the largest and his store one of the best known retail jewelry establishments in this vicinity. On February 16, 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa. To this union was born one child, Dr. William E. Boynton of Chicago. The deceased is survived by his wife and only child, William. Mr. Boynton was one of a family of ten children. Six of the children were sons, all of whom were jewelers. Of the family, three survive; Co. S. V. Boynton of Chicago, Mrs. Abner Dunham of this city and John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America.
The sudden death of Mr. Boynton was a great shock and a surprise to his many friends, who believed until a short time before he passed away, that he was recovering from his illness.
He was closely identified with the business interests and progress of this community for over half a century and his life was marked by his many close friends and associates, who are filled with sorrow by the death of this good man. He was at all times jovial, light hearted and companiable and was a favorite among the younger folks who enjoyed his genial wit and rare personality in no less degree than did his older friends. Honorable in all things, generous and unselfish in his home and among his associates, the community has lost one of its best men in death of William Boynton. The members of his family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
A simple funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. F. Moore was held at the house at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment was made at Oakland cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of the Masonic order.
The relatives who are here to attend the funeral from out of town are Dr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Boynton and daughter Claudia, of Chicago, John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois, a nephew, Edw. Boynton of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gaylord and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa, June 1, 1910
WILLIAM N. BOYNTON DIED SUDDENLY
William N. Boynton died at his home in this city Saturday, May 28, 1910. His death was caused by pneumonia and followed an illness of short duration. He was confined to his bed about a week.
William N. Boynton was born in Stevenson County, Illinois. April 23, 1842. His early years were spent on his father's farm but, at the age of seventeen he came to Iowa and opened a jewelry store at Strawberry Point, remaining there less than a year. In 1859 he removed to Manchester and continued to make this his home until his death. In 1862 he closed his jewelry store and answering his country's call, entered the Union army as a volunteer, enlisting in Company F, 27th Iowa Infantry. He served three years attaining the rank of First Lieutenant and at the end of the time received an honorable discharge. Returning home he re-established his business, which under his management grew to be one of the largest and his store one of the best known retail jewelry establishments in this vicinity. On February 16, 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa. To this union was born one child, Dr. William E. Boynton of Chicago. The deceased is survived by his wife and only child, William. Mr. Boynton was one of a family of ten children. Six of the children were sons, all of whom were jewelers. Of the family, three survive; Co. S. V. Boynton of Chicago, Mrs. Abner Dunham of this city and John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America.
The sudden death of Mr. Boynton was a great shock and a surprise to his many friends, who believed until a short time before he passed away, that he was recovering from his illness.
He was closely identified with the business interests and progress of this community for over half a century and his life was marked by his many close friends and associates, who are filled with sorrow by the death of this good man. He was at all times jovial, light hearted and companiable and was a favorite among the younger folks who enjoyed his genial wit and rare personality in no less degree than did his older friends. Honorable in all things, generous and unselfish in his home and among his associates, the community has lost one of its best men in death of William Boynton. The members of his family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
A simple funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. F. Moore was held at the house at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment was made at Oakland cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of the Masonic order.
The relatives who are here to attend the funeral from out of town are Dr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Boynton and daughter Claudia, of Chicago, John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois, a nephew, Edw. Boynton of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gaylord and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa, June 1, 1910
William N. Boynton died at his home in this city Saturday, May 28, 1910. His death was caused by pneumonia and followed an illness of short duration. He was confined to his bed about a week.
William N. Boynton was born in Stevenson County, Illinois. April 23, 1842. His early years were spent on his father's farm but, at the age of seventeen he came to Iowa and opened a jewelry store at Strawberry Point, remaining there less than a year. In 1859 he removed to Manchester and continued to make this his home until his death. In 1862 he closed his jewelry store and answering his country's call, entered the Union army as a volunteer, enlisting in Company F, 27th Iowa Infantry. He served three years attaining the rank of First Lieutenant and at the end of the time received an honorable discharge. Returning home he re-established his business, which under his management grew to be one of the largest and his store one of the best known retail jewelry establishments in this vicinity. On February 16, 1870 he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa. To this union was born one child, Dr. William E. Boynton of Chicago. The deceased is survived by his wife and only child, William. Mr. Boynton was one of a family of ten children. Six of the children were sons, all of whom were jewelers. Of the family, three survive; Co. S. V. Boynton of Chicago, Mrs. Abner Dunham of this city and John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois. The deceased was a member of the G. A. R. and of the Masons and Modern Woodmen of America.
The sudden death of Mr. Boynton was a great shock and a surprise to his many friends, who believed until a short time before he passed away, that he was recovering from his illness.
He was closely identified with the business interests and progress of this community for over half a century and his life was marked by his many close friends and associates, who are filled with sorrow by the death of this good man. He was at all times jovial, light hearted and companiable and was a favorite among the younger folks who enjoyed his genial wit and rare personality in no less degree than did his older friends. Honorable in all things, generous and unselfish in his home and among his associates, the community has lost one of its best men in death of William Boynton. The members of his family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
A simple funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. F. Moore was held at the house at 2 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon. Interment was made at Oakland cemetery, the services at the grave being in charge of the Masonic order.
The relatives who are here to attend the funeral from out of town are Dr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Boynton and daughter Claudia, of Chicago, John E. Boynton of Jerseyville, Illinois, a nephew, Edw. Boynton of Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gaylord and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gaylord of Winthrop, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa, June 1, 1910
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