Elmore - David E.
DAVID E. ELMORE
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, January 2, 1927
David E. ELMORE, 74, pioneer resident of this county, died Friday morning at his home, 7 miles East of this city. Mr. Elmore had been in critical condition for two weeks and had been in failing health for the past year. He was the oldest resident of the community in which he lived. Mr. Elmore was born March 22, 1853, the son of Abaijah and Keziah Elmore. His entire life was spent on the farm where he was born. He was married Nov 7, 1877 to Alice M. Lemon, the daughter of David and Rosana Lemon. To this union two children were born, Homer H. and Elsie E., who died at the age of 21. The wife, the son and two grandchildren survive. Mr. Elmore united with the Kingsley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in 1895. Later his membership was transferred to Mace. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Grant Howard of Lafayette will be in charge of the service. - kbz