| Obit For | Porterfield G. Logsdon |
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| Headline | Porterfield Logsdon Dead |
| Text | With little warning of the approach of immediate dissolution, Porterfield Logsdon passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hopton, in this city, Thursday, February 15, of Brights disease. He was born in Hart County, KY, Oct 1, 1848. When a boy he went to Iowa where he lived for a number of years. Several years ago he moved to this county and located at Golden. He lived in Cassville for awhile abut four years ago and worked at this trade, that of a stone mason. He was married in 1869. There was born to them eight children, one daughter, Mrs. Hopton, and three sons, Harry of Idaho, Jasper of Kansas and Guy of beaver, Ark., survive him. Mrs. Logsden died in August 1910. Mr. Logstden was a quiet, hard working citizen. He had his peculiar ideas but was a man of unquestioned integrity and highly respected. Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted the funeral and his body was laid to rest Friday in Oak Hill Cemetery. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | February 22, 1912, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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