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Obit For William Holliday
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Text William Holliday was born near Murphysboro, Ill., June 20, 1841 and was a son of Stephen A. and Rebecca (Will) Holliday, and died July 20, 1920 at 2:30 p.m., age 79 years and 1 month. He was reared in a very devout Lutheran home and his ancestors for several generations were strict members of this faith. At the age of 17 years, he became a member of the Lutheran Church and remained faithful to this early training and church until his death.

He enlisted as a volunteer soldier in the Union Army in August 1861, and served his country 3 years and 1 month being honorably discharged in September 1864. He served in Co. H. 27th Ill, Infantry. He was twice wounded while in the service. He was always loyal to his country and it was his delight to encourage the young to acts of loyalty.

Dec. 15, 1864, he was married to Sarah E. Hall, who died Nov. 17, 1870. To this union was born two daughters, who are Mrs. Mary R. Hughes of Murphysboro, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Cooper of Coffeyville, Kan.

May 18, 1871, he was married to Rhuey J. McClure who died Aug. 19, 1912. To this union were born Mrs. Ruth Pelzer of Urbana, Ill, Mrs. Clarinda Mullens of Pagoda Springs, Col., Mrs. Della Howard of Baxter Springs, Kan., Dan Stephen of Mineralsprings, Mo., and George Thomas of Dykes, Colorado.

Oct. 13, 1913, he and Mrs. Sarah A. Wilmit were married and she survives him. He had been sick since February, when he had the flu. Since then such a complication of diseased devolved that medical skill failed to relieve him. He was a patient suffer through it all. Everything that a faithful wife and attentive neighbors could do to ease his intense suffering was done, but to no avail.

He was a faithful husband, a kind father, a loyal citizen and a true friend. Rev. Ed Chappell of Cassville conducted funeral services, S. M. Cozad? Of this city, made a good talk and old comrades acted as pallbearers. The remains were interred in the cemetery at that place.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date July 31, 1920
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Resource State Historical Society of MO
Submitted by Donna Cooper