Le Mars Globe Post, Le Mars, IA. Saturday, 17 February 1906. Page 1 column 3.
DEATH OF A. R. SCOTT
Abner Robinson Scott, the aged father of Mrs. O.F. Van Dusen, passed away at the Van Dusen home on Wednesday noon, his death being caused by old age. He was nearly 80 years of age and for the past few months he had been failing until the sands of life had ceased to run. He became gradually weaker each day and on Wednesday about noon he started to walk across the floor when he sank down. He was gently placed on a bed and expired in a few moments, death coming as to one in peaceful sleep.
The funeral was held at the late home on Friday at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Chanler, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Deceased was almost 80 years of age and for several years he and his most estimable wife have made their home with their children. He was born in Illinois and with his wife came to Plymouth County twenty-three years ago and purchased a farm which they still own. He is survived by an aged wife and seven children one having died when a small child. He was highly esteemed by all for his uprightness.
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Abner Robinson Scott died at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. F . Van Dusen in Union township, Wednesday, February 14, at the advanced ago of seventy nine years, six months and twenty seven days. For several months he had been gradually failing, but ho retained his faculties, well being able to be up and was not confined to his bed even up to the time-of his death.
Mr. Scott was born in the state of Illinois, July 17, 1826, and had five brothers and five sisters. While still a child be camp to Iowa where he has lived since January 27, 1852. In his twenty sixth year he married Miss Olvan McClintic who survives him, herself having almost reached the three score and ten mark.
To this union were born eight children, live girls and three hoys all of whom survive him. His aged wife and seven children, grandchildren relatives friends and neighbors mourn his Iowa. Burial services were held at the home Friday attended by friends and neighbors.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, February 23, 1906
Le Mars, Iowa
DEATH OF A. R. SCOTT
Abner Robinson Scott, the aged father of Mrs. O.F. Van Dusen, passed away at the Van Dusen home on Wednesday noon, his death being caused by old age. He was nearly 80 years of age and for the past few months he had been failing until the sands of life had ceased to run. He became gradually weaker each day and on Wednesday about noon he started to walk across the floor when he sank down. He was gently placed on a bed and expired in a few moments, death coming as to one in peaceful sleep.
The funeral was held at the late home on Friday at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Chanler, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Deceased was almost 80 years of age and for several years he and his most estimable wife have made their home with their children. He was born in Illinois and with his wife came to Plymouth County twenty-three years ago and purchased a farm which they still own. He is survived by an aged wife and seven children one having died when a small child. He was highly esteemed by all for his uprightness.
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Abner Robinson Scott died at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. F . Van Dusen in Union township, Wednesday, February 14, at the advanced ago of seventy nine years, six months and twenty seven days. For several months he had been gradually failing, but ho retained his faculties, well being able to be up and was not confined to his bed even up to the time-of his death.
Mr. Scott was born in the state of Illinois, July 17, 1826, and had five brothers and five sisters. While still a child be camp to Iowa where he has lived since January 27, 1852. In his twenty sixth year he married Miss Olvan McClintic who survives him, herself having almost reached the three score and ten mark.
To this union were born eight children, live girls and three hoys all of whom survive him. His aged wife and seven children, grandchildren relatives friends and neighbors mourn his Iowa. Burial services were held at the home Friday attended by friends and neighbors.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, February 23, 1906
Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars Globe Post, Le Mars, IA. Saturday, 17 February 1906. Page 1 column 3.
DEATH OF A. R. SCOTT
Abner Robinson Scott, the aged father of Mrs. O.F. Van Dusen, passed away at the Van Dusen home on Wednesday noon, his death being caused by old age. He was nearly 80 years of age and for the past few months he had been failing until the sands of life had ceased to run. He became gradually weaker each day and on Wednesday about noon he started to walk across the floor when he sank down. He was gently placed on a bed and expired in a few moments, death coming as to one in peaceful sleep.
The funeral was held at the late home on Friday at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Chanler, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Deceased was almost 80 years of age and for several years he and his most estimable wife have made their home with their children. He was born in Illinois and with his wife came to Plymouth County twenty-three years ago and purchased a farm which they still own. He is survived by an aged wife and seven children one having died when a small child. He was highly esteemed by all for his uprightness.
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Abner Robinson Scott died at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. F . Van Dusen in Union township, Wednesday, February 14, at the advanced ago of seventy nine years, six months and twenty seven days. For several months he had been gradually failing, but ho retained his faculties, well being able to be up and was not confined to his bed even up to the time-of his death.
Mr. Scott was born in the state of Illinois, July 17, 1826, and had five brothers and five sisters. While still a child be camp to Iowa where he has lived since January 27, 1852. In his twenty sixth year he married Miss Olvan McClintic who survives him, herself having almost reached the three score and ten mark.
To this union were born eight children, live girls and three hoys all of whom survive him. His aged wife and seven children, grandchildren relatives friends and neighbors mourn his Iowa. Burial services were held at the home Friday attended by friends and neighbors.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, February 23, 1906
Le Mars, Iowa
DEATH OF A. R. SCOTT
Abner Robinson Scott, the aged father of Mrs. O.F. Van Dusen, passed away at the Van Dusen home on Wednesday noon, his death being caused by old age. He was nearly 80 years of age and for the past few months he had been failing until the sands of life had ceased to run. He became gradually weaker each day and on Wednesday about noon he started to walk across the floor when he sank down. He was gently placed on a bed and expired in a few moments, death coming as to one in peaceful sleep.
The funeral was held at the late home on Friday at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. Chanler, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
Deceased was almost 80 years of age and for several years he and his most estimable wife have made their home with their children. He was born in Illinois and with his wife came to Plymouth County twenty-three years ago and purchased a farm which they still own. He is survived by an aged wife and seven children one having died when a small child. He was highly esteemed by all for his uprightness.
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Abner Robinson Scott died at the home of his daughter Mrs. O. F . Van Dusen in Union township, Wednesday, February 14, at the advanced ago of seventy nine years, six months and twenty seven days. For several months he had been gradually failing, but ho retained his faculties, well being able to be up and was not confined to his bed even up to the time-of his death.
Mr. Scott was born in the state of Illinois, July 17, 1826, and had five brothers and five sisters. While still a child be camp to Iowa where he has lived since January 27, 1852. In his twenty sixth year he married Miss Olvan McClintic who survives him, herself having almost reached the three score and ten mark.
To this union were born eight children, live girls and three hoys all of whom survive him. His aged wife and seven children, grandchildren relatives friends and neighbors mourn his Iowa. Burial services were held at the home Friday attended by friends and neighbors.
Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, February 23, 1906
Le Mars, Iowa
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