Armstrong - Albert
Albert Armstrong
Source: 31 July 1913 Crawfordsville Daily Journal
Al Armstrong, well known farmer of near New Market, died Wednesday afternoon at Culver Union Hospital, a fractured skull and other injuries received in a runaway last Friday night causing his death. His death was not unexpected as he has been in a serious condition since the accident. He has been unconscious a part of the time since he was taken to the hospital and he gradually grew weaker during the five days preceding his death Wednesday afternoon. The runaway which proved fatal to the well known farmer happened on a country road near New Market. Becoming frightened while passing a bridge his horse plunged down the road until the buggy struck a telephone pole. Mr. Armstrong was thrown beneath the horse's feet and was kicked in the head and body by the frightened animal. Several ribs were broken in his right side. The fatal accident occured to Mr. Armstrong on the evening of his 48th birthday he having been born in this county July 26, 1865. He had been a resident of this county since his birth, all of his life being spent on a farm near New Market. His widow, Emma VanCleave Armstrong, whom he married in 1888 and three children: Edwin, Lawrence and Mary, all living at home, survive, as do one brother, Thomas Armstrong of Tennessee, and a sister, Mrs. James Hinkle of near New Market. Two half sisters, Mrs. J. W. VanCleave of near New Market and Mrs. Alva Floyd of Winfield, KS are living. Funeral services will be held from the late home at ten Friday morning, in charge of Rev. Cornelius Airhart. Interment will be in Indian Creek Cemetery. - kbz
Source: Aug 9, 1913 Crawfordsville Weekly Journal
Albert ARMSTRONG was born July 6, 1865, departed this life July 30, 1913. The wife, Emma VanCleave Armstrong, three children: Lawrence, Edwin and Mary, one brother, Thomas Armstrong of Parsons, Tenn; one sister, Mrs. James Hinkle of New Market; two half sisters, Mrs. Alfa Floyd of Winnfield, KS; and Mrs. JW VanCleave of New Market are left to mourn their loss and have the deepest sympathy of a host of neighbors and friends. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Airhart at the country home, two miles south of New Market, Friday morning Aug 1. Burial at Indian Hill. Mrs. Hintle Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Rice and ALbert Armantrout sang ver y beautifully, Rock of Ages, Saved by Grace and It is Well With Thee. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the New Market brass band. The pallbearers were also members of the band. The Red Men had charge of the services at the Cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful
File Created: 15 August 2010