Payne Co: Yale

Yale Record

May 14, 1913

William MCDONALD Dead
William McDonald died at his home last Sunday, May 11, 1913, age 56 years, 7 months and 3 days. His death was caused by a congestive chill, only being ill a few hours.
He was born in Ohio in 1856 and from there he moved to Imporio, Kansas, where he was united in marriage to Miss Ella A BIGLOW. To this union there were born nine children, four girls and five boys, Three of the girls and the wife having passed away before him. There remains five sons and one daughter and a host of friends to mourn his loss.
Rev. W.E. D'HAPPART conducted the funeral services at the United Breathern Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Ingalls Cemetary Monday May 12. He united with the Christian Church in 1896 and was a faithful worker to the end.
The Record extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones.
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Resolution Of Condolence Whereas the Supreme Ruler has seen fit to take home our beloved sister, Ora McDonald and husband, their father, [?] Thomas McDonald, therefore Be it. Resolved: The the members of the Yale Rebekah lodge no. 219 extend their hearfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, and be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Lodge, one to be sent to each of the bereaved family and one to the county paper.
Signed
Nannie BEAVERS
Lucille REED
Barbara COVEY
Researched by Tina grizzly@pacifier.com

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