Lewis Lavern SLAWSON

Lewis Lavern SLAWSON

Male 1883 - 1917  (33 years)

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  • Name Lewis Lavern SLAWSON  [2
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      Death claims Lewis Slawson
      Dies Wednesday Morning at 8:30 - Death Due to Consumption

      Lewis Slawson died Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Slawson of Bedford, having reached the age of 33 years. Mr. Slawson had been in failing health for some time being afflicted with consumption. He had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks.
      Lewis Lavern Slawson was born in Taylor county and lived here all his life with the exception of four years which he spent in Kansas City. He professed faith in July 1898 and offered himself for membership in the local church. he leaves besides his parents a sister, Mrs. Delia Wilkins off Redfield and a brother Harvey N. Slawson who is a dentist in kansas City to mourn his loss. Both were present at the time of their brother's death. The family have the condolence and sympathy of the entire community.
      The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church, Rev. C.C. Hatcher and Rev. Levi P. Goodwin officiating.

      Source: Bedford (IA) Times Republican, Thursday 23 Aug 1917, page 8.
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    Birth 15 Nov 1883  Taylor County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Death 22 Aug 1917  Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Burial Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I50651  Main Tree
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2012 

    Father Henry Edwin SLAWSON,   b. 22 Sep 1851, Knox County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Oct 1922, Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Sarah Emily TEMPLETON,   b. 08 Mar 1856, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 07 Dec 1924, Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 27 Jan 1874  Woodhull, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Family ID F20916  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Helen STEVENS 
    Family ID F20936  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2012 

    Family 2 Anna TAYLOR 
    Family ID F20937  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    2. [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946.

    3. [S02465] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.