Person:Michael McKay (1)

Silas died at the age of 72y 1m 23 days. The cause of death was not noted on the record and the certifying physician`s name was Dr. R. E. Donnell. The funeral was in the home of Hal McKay [his son] and interment was at DeSoto City Cemetery, 1910 Addition, lot 14, Section 4. The bill for the services was a total of $322.25 which included the $59.25 owed from his son, Williams Funeral in 1918. The record indicates that he had an elaborate funeral for the times. He was buried in a `A` ? wooden box and 6/0 #11 Blk Bd C L ( grave liner) and his remains were preserved and cleaned. The other items were Flowers Pillow, Hearse to the Cemetery, 3 carriages, 5 open ? autos , 6 prs black gloves, and muslin robe for attendants. Copy of this record in the source documents of Carol McKay for the McKay family.