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Obituary of George Hunter

From 26 July 1905, Clark County (IL) Herald


George Hunter, son of Andrew and Margaret Hunter, was born in
Richland county, Ohio, December 23, 1856, and departed this
life near Allright, July 20, 1905, age 48 years, 6 months, and
27 days.  He had suffered long but patiently with that dread
disease consumption.

In December 1875, he was married to Miss Jane Rutherford.  She
died in 1885.  In 1891 he was married to Mrs. Ella White
Hufflington.  To this union were born 6 children, 4 daughters
and 2 sons, one son preceding him to the Spirit Land.

He professed faith in Chirst in 1892 and united with the 1st
Baptist church of Hammond, Ind.  He lived a consistent
Christian life until death.  He bore his afflictions patiently
and in full assurance of entering into the mansion of rest
which Jesus has promised to them that love and serve Hime.
And in his dying hour, he praised God for his saving power.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, 5 children, 1 step-
daughter, 8 sisters, 2 brothers and a host of friends.

He was a member of the I. O. O. F. order of Hammond, Ind., and
also a member of the M. W. of A. order.

The funeral services were conducted at the Anderson church
Saturday morning. Rev. J. C. Craig officiatin.  The remains
were laid to rest in the Marshall cemetery. 

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