Binford - David - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Word has been received here of the death of David Binford, who went from this community some years ago and settled in Missouri. He leaves a family and quite a comfortable estate. David Binford was an uncle of A. W. Binford and Joseph Binford, of this city, and was a man respected by all who knew him. - thanks to S

The Argus made recent mention of the illness of David Binford at Grass City, Mo. A late issue of the Star of that place contains notice of his death which occurred Dec 12.  Mr. Binford was the youngest and last one to die, of 9 brothers.  He left this vicinity is 1882.  Among other things the Star says, “He had one of the most elegant homes in the county, less than a mile west if the city and had been enjoying a retired life for several years.  From a poor boy he worked into the possession of large business interests and before middle life had amassed great wealth.  Reverses of later years swept away much of his fortune but he still leaves a comfortable competency to his family.  Mr. Binford was raised a Quaker but was not a member of any church.  He had great respect for the Christian religion and practiced its teaching in everyday life.  He was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in this part of the country.  His daily walk and conversation were clean and pure.  He was a genial, exemplary character in all the best relations of life, and everybody loved him – Thorntown Argus     --- kbz