Thursday, March 29, 1928
Orlando EMMONS, aged 79, one of Fulton county's prominent pioneer citizens passed away at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his half-sister, Mrs. Roy GORDON, 302 Fulton avenue, this city. Death resulted from complications inherent advanced years. Last October Mr. Emmons suffered an attack of neuritis and a few weeks later went to Martinsville sanitarium in hopes of benefitting his health, however his condition gradually grew worse.
Orlando, son of Finley and Lucinda EMMONS was born on a farm in Newcastle township on April 2, 1850. In the year of 1879 he was united in marriage at Rochester to Miss Harriett HAYS, of Ohio. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church. For many years Mr. Emmons followed the occupation of farming and later operated a general store at Richland Center. During the past several years he had retired from active duty making his home in Rochester. Mrs. Emmons preceded him in death seven years ago.
The deceased is survived by the following relatives, three sons, Chas. F. [EMMONS], Aubra [EMMONS] of this city, Harley [EMMONS] of Mishawaka; two daughters, Mrs. Naomi TRIMBLE, of Plymouth, Mich., and Miss Etta EMMONS, this city; two half-sisters, Mrs. Roy GORDON, Rochester, Mrs. Max HISEY, of South Bend, and a half-brother, Hugh "Pat" EMMONS of Mishawaka.
The funeral services will be held at the Emmons' home, 315 West 5th street, 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Daniel S. PERRY in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1928
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Thursday, March 29, 1928
Orlando EMMONS, aged 79, one of Fulton county's prominent pioneer citizens passed away at 9 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of his half-sister, Mrs. Roy GORDON, 302 Fulton avenue, this city. Death resulted from complications inherent advanced years. Last October Mr. Emmons suffered an attack of neuritis and a few weeks later went to Martinsville sanitarium in hopes of benefitting his health, however his condition gradually grew worse.
Orlando, son of Finley and Lucinda EMMONS was born on a farm in Newcastle township on April 2, 1850. In the year of 1879 he was united in marriage at Rochester to Miss Harriett HAYS, of Ohio. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church. For many years Mr. Emmons followed the occupation of farming and later operated a general store at Richland Center. During the past several years he had retired from active duty making his home in Rochester. Mrs. Emmons preceded him in death seven years ago.
The deceased is survived by the following relatives, three sons, Chas. F. [EMMONS], Aubra [EMMONS] of this city, Harley [EMMONS] of Mishawaka; two daughters, Mrs. Naomi TRIMBLE, of Plymouth, Mich., and Miss Etta EMMONS, this city; two half-sisters, Mrs. Roy GORDON, Rochester, Mrs. Max HISEY, of South Bend, and a half-brother, Hugh "Pat" EMMONS of Mishawaka.
The funeral services will be held at the Emmons' home, 315 West 5th street, 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Daniel S. PERRY in charge. Burial will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
SOURCE:
Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1928
by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh
Family Members
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Samuel J Emmons
1856–1856
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George Nathan Emmons
1858–1924
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Elizabeth Emmons Felts
1867–1905
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Louretta Emmons
1869–1872
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Hugh E Emmons
1871–1872
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Laura May Emmons Hisey
1873–1938
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Eldora Emmons
1875–1895
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Elmore Emmons
1875–1875
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Marion Emmons
1877–1877
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Della Emmons Gordon
1878–1932
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Marguerite "Maggie" Emmons
1881–1899
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Hugh Finley Emmons
1882–1949
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