OBITUARY: Thomas Armstrong, 1848-1917, Mitchell County, Iowa


                             ARMSTRONG

Thomas Armstrong was born of Irish parents in Canada, May 6, 1848; and
died at his home in Lincoln Township, Iowa, March 21, 1917 aged 68 years,
10 months and 15 days.

He was from a family of twelve children.  When 5 years old the family moved
to Geresco, Mich. where he grew to manhood.

He worked in the shops in Whitewater for a time and in 1869, came to
Mitchell County, Iowa, which was his home until his death.

Jan. 25, 1870, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Godfrey, in Lima, Wis.,
at the home of her uncle, Thomas Godfrey.

To this union were born two children; Grace, (Mrs. Charles Wright, of
Grey's Lake, Ill.); and Frank who has always lived at home.

May 16, 1911, he had a stroke, of paralysis, from which he never fully
recovered, although able to go about the neighborhood and help with the
chores and light work.  Just three weeks before the burial he went to
Osage to see the doctor, as he had a bad foot for some time.  He was
confined to bed only a short time and was very patient. Everything that
was done for him was all right, and he was so pleased to see his friends
and neighbors.

Mrs. Wright came a few days before his death so the family were all together.

The funeral services were held at the home Friday at 10:00 a.m., March 23.
Sermon by his former pastor, Rev. M.D. Mack, of Osage, from the text found
in Job 14:14.

Burial at Osage.  The Knight Templers were bearers and the Masons had charge
of the service at the grave.

The family wish to thank all who helped in any way during the sickness and
burial of their loved one.  The flowers were many and beautiful.



Copyright (c) 2003 by Marilyn O'connor
(Note: I am not necessarily related to the subject of the obituary.)

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