Beckham County, OK - Obits: Martin Canavan, 1921
13 Nov 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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CANAVAN, MARTIN
(4 Nov 1921, SouthWest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
EARLY SETTLER DIES WEDNESDAY.
Martin Canavan's body was laid to rest in the Fairlawn cemetery yesterday
after funeral services at the Baptist church at 2 p.m., Rev. Edw. D.
Hamilton officiated.  Mr. Canavan had been a member of the Baptist church
for six years.
Martin Canavan was one of our early settlers, having homesteaded his place
five miles west of this city.  He was a native of Ireland, born August 12,
1845, and 76 years of age at the time of his death.  He leaves several
grown children and many dear friends to mourn his going.  He was a good
friend of the writer, who with the host of friends, extends sympathies to
those who are nearest and dearest to him.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank each and every one who so kindly assisted us during the
sickness and death of our beloved family.
Miss Mary Canavan.
Ed Canavan.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Canavan.
Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Canavan.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Canavan.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Canavan.

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