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Text Benjamin Reno of near Mineral Springs died very suddenly, July 1st of heart failure, age 61 years. He was born in Lawrence County, PA, Jan. 2, 1843 and came to Barry County in 1884 and settled on Stone's Prairie, where he resided until about two years ago, when he sold his farm there and moved to his late home.

He and been in bad health for sometime and on the day of his death had gone to his barn and when found was sitting with one hand supporting his head. He left a wife and five children to mourn his death.

He was a good citizen and had the respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. Besides he was a consistent member of the Protestant Methodist church.

The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery on King's Prairie, July 2nd. Barry County has lost a splendid citizen his family a loving husband and father.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date July 9, 1904, Saturday
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Resource State Historical Society of Missouri Microfilm
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