Lincoln Sentinel, Jan. 16, 1908
--- Amos Kerr was born in Smicksburg, Penn., Feb. 4, 1831, and died in Lincoln at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Lewick Jan. 13, 1908. Mr. Kerr was among the early settlers of Lincoln, having moved her in 1885. He had been in failing health for some time and for nearly a year had been confined to the house.
During the time he was cared for by his daughters Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. John Lewick. His death was caused by kidney trouble and other complications.
He was a kind of loving father and husband and a highly respected citizen. For a great many years he has been a consistent christian and a member of the Methodist church. Just previous to his death he assured his pastor that "All was well." He is survived by four children, Alfred Kerr, of Ware, Iowa, Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kansas, James E. Kerr and Mrs. John Lewick. All of the children with the exception of Alfred were here at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the home of John Lewick, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S.A. Chappell.
--- Amos Kerr was born in Smicksburg, Penn., Feb. 4, 1831, and died in Lincoln at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Lewick Jan. 13, 1908. Mr. Kerr was among the early settlers of Lincoln, having moved her in 1885. He had been in failing health for some time and for nearly a year had been confined to the house.
During the time he was cared for by his daughters Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. John Lewick. His death was caused by kidney trouble and other complications.
He was a kind of loving father and husband and a highly respected citizen. For a great many years he has been a consistent christian and a member of the Methodist church. Just previous to his death he assured his pastor that "All was well." He is survived by four children, Alfred Kerr, of Ware, Iowa, Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kansas, James E. Kerr and Mrs. John Lewick. All of the children with the exception of Alfred were here at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the home of John Lewick, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S.A. Chappell.
Lincoln Sentinel, Jan. 16, 1908
--- Amos Kerr was born in Smicksburg, Penn., Feb. 4, 1831, and died in Lincoln at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Lewick Jan. 13, 1908. Mr. Kerr was among the early settlers of Lincoln, having moved her in 1885. He had been in failing health for some time and for nearly a year had been confined to the house.
During the time he was cared for by his daughters Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. John Lewick. His death was caused by kidney trouble and other complications.
He was a kind of loving father and husband and a highly respected citizen. For a great many years he has been a consistent christian and a member of the Methodist church. Just previous to his death he assured his pastor that "All was well." He is survived by four children, Alfred Kerr, of Ware, Iowa, Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kansas, James E. Kerr and Mrs. John Lewick. All of the children with the exception of Alfred were here at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the home of John Lewick, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S.A. Chappell.
--- Amos Kerr was born in Smicksburg, Penn., Feb. 4, 1831, and died in Lincoln at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Lewick Jan. 13, 1908. Mr. Kerr was among the early settlers of Lincoln, having moved her in 1885. He had been in failing health for some time and for nearly a year had been confined to the house.
During the time he was cared for by his daughters Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. John Lewick. His death was caused by kidney trouble and other complications.
He was a kind of loving father and husband and a highly respected citizen. For a great many years he has been a consistent christian and a member of the Methodist church. Just previous to his death he assured his pastor that "All was well." He is survived by four children, Alfred Kerr, of Ware, Iowa, Mrs. Elmer Biggs of Kansas City, Kansas, James E. Kerr and Mrs. John Lewick. All of the children with the exception of Alfred were here at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the home of John Lewick, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S.A. Chappell.
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