MERRIL, FRANCIS AUGUSTA - Minnehaha County, South Dakota | FRANCIS AUGUSTA MERRIL - South Dakota Gravestone Photos

Francis Augusta MERRIL

Dell Rapids Cemetery - Dell Rapids Cemetery
Minnehaha County,
South Dakota

Edwin:
The death date on the headstone is incorrect according to the obit (printed Sept. 11, 1913) and Minnesota Death Index.

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
about Edwin Hudson Merrill
Name: Edwin Hudson Merrill
Death Date: 8 Sep 1913
Death County: Olmsted
State File Number: 009150
Certificate Number: 009150
Certificate Year: 1913
Record Number: 127815

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Death of E.H. Merrill

The death of Mr. Merrill occurring at the Rochester Hospital Monday morning, as he was about to start for the home of his daughter. His son Charley and his sister, Miss Harriet Merrill, were with him when the summons came.

Occurred at the home of his son, Charles Merrill, in Sioux Falls, Monday Morning, as he was on his way from the Rochester hospital to the home of his daughter Mrs. Joe Trevithick with whom he had made his home for the past few years.

Edwin Hudson Merrill was born in North Bergin, Genesee County, New York, Nov. 13, 1845, being one of seven children, one brother and three sisters surviving him. He was married April 7th, y75g, to Frances A. Lytle, and of this union there were born Mrs. Joseph Trevithick of Dell Rapids, and Charles Merrill of Sioux Falls.

In March, 1883, he with his family moved to South Dakota and settled in the Community later known as Spearville, where he lived for fifteen years. Then he moved to Dell Rapids, and soon afterward he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Trevithick.

Three weeks ago Mr. Merrill was taken to Rochester for an operation, which it was hoped would benefit his health; but examination proved his condition to be such as to make an operation impossible, and he was promised only a few months of life. However, on the morning of the 8th, while at breakfast, suddenly came the death summons and he passed quietly away. His remains were brought to Dell Rapids and the funeral service was held at the M.E. Church Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Janes. Interment was made in the Dell Rapids Cemetery, beside the wife who had been laid to rest twenty-five years before.

Dell Rapids Times - Tribune September 11, 1913
Dell Rapids, Minnehaha Co., SD
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Please note: the obit was typed as read. There is a portion that was printed incorrectly and do not make sense.

Contributed on 4/5/12 by dellsfig68
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Submitted: 4/5/12 • Approved: 4/5/12 • Last Updated: 8/14/15 • R154945-G154944-S3

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