| Obit For | Archibald M. Laney |
|---|---|
| Headline | An Aged Citizen Dead - Oak Ridge News |
| Text | July 23, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican An aged Citizen Dead: Archibald M. Laney, an aged and highly respected citizen of the Oak Ridge locality, died Thursday following several months illness of kidney and bladder trouble. The deceased was born December 30, 1833, in Greene County, Tenn. When five years of age, he with his parents, moved to Lawrence County, Mo., where he lived until until 1892 when he moved to the Oak Ridge locality northeast of town. In 1885 he was married to Mary A. Garroutte. To this union were born nine children, four living and five dead. In 1861 he united in the Union Army, being a member of Co. F. of the 24th Mo., Inf., and served three years. He was again married in 1890 to Mrs. Jane Elliot. To them were born two children, who survive. He was the father of 11 children, 35 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is survived by a wife , one sister, two brothers, and six children. The funeral services were held Friday in charge of Rev. J. W. Ennes and interment was made at the Oak Ridge cemetery. The pall bearers were W. A. Anderson, T. A. Payne, Thos. Davis, J. R. Lee, J. A. Livingston and J. J. Edens. The deceased was always a man of his word, of unquestioned integrity and stability of character. In his death the community and county loses one its most highly respected citizens. July 23, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican Oak Ridge News: Died at his home near Oak Ridge of Bright's disease, A. M. Laney, about 81 years of age. Uncle Arch as he was called had lived here about 20 years and burial was made at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was very jovial and a good neighbor. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He leaves a widow and 7 children. Funeral services conducted by J. W. Ennes were held Friday at Oak Ridge school house. Interment was made in the cemetery near by. To the bereaved we tender our sympathy. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | July 23, 1914, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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