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- H. Augustine Shirley Coon1882 - 1910
- W. Mae Smith - 1948
m. 16 Apr 1898
Facts and Events
References
- ↑ Augustine Shirley COON
Augustine Shirley Coon, the oldest son of Ray G. and Viola A. Coon, was born near Farina, IL October 11, 1882, and died in St. Anthony's Hospital, Effingham, IL September 21, 1910.
He was baptized by Eld. D.B. Coon, and united with the Farina Seventh-day Baptist Church on April 16, 1898. He was united in marriage to Miss Mae Smith of Farina on September 2, 1905. She is left to care for their baby boy.
Shirley has lived at or near Farina with the exception of 1 year that he spent at Milton and Milton Junction, WI. For about 6 years he was owner and editor of the Farina News. Because of poor health he spent last winter in Hammond, LA, expecting to return to the printing office within a few months; but disease had obtained too firm a hold upon him and he gradually failed. A few weeks ago it was decided that the only chance for his recovery lay in an operation, so he was taken to a hospital where he was waiting till certain physical conditions would warrant the operation. His death was sudden, and not immediately expected by his attendants and relatives, and came as a great
shock to his family and friends.
Funeral services were held at the home of his parents on the afternoon of September 23, conducted by his pastor. The services at the grave were in charge of the Farina Odd Fellow Lodge, of which he was a member.
Source: The Sabbath Recorder, newspaper of the Seventh Day Baptist Church
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