Staggs - Abraham - 1947
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana June 19, 1947
Abraham STAGGS of the Byron neighborhood died suddenly Wednesday morning he had been in failing health for some time, but was in town Monday delivering strawberries. He was reported to have died of a heart attack. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2:30 DST at the Byron Christan Church, burial at Bethany Cemetery, Marshall. Rev John Servies will conduct the services.
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Source: Crawfordsville Journal-Review June 19, 1947 pg 2
Abraham Staggs, 54, life long resident of the community NW of Waveland died at his residence at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning after an extended illness with a heart ailment. B. Dec 17, 1892 in Howard Twp, Parke County. Mr. Staggs was the son ofSamuel and Sara Young Staggs. He resided his life time in the community where he died. Mr. Staggs was marr. Jan 11, 1930 to Edith Sowers of Rocville. They are the parents of two children, a son, Abr. Staggs, Jr. and a dau, Lorene Staggs, both of whom survive together with their mother. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Edgar Staggs of Byron; Thomas Staggs of Cates; Mrs. Grant Taylor of Marshall and miss Grace Staggs of Marion. Mr. Staggs served for 63 mo. in WWI. He went overseas with Co B of the 15th US Infantry, a regular army outfit. He suffered shrapnel wounds while in action in the famous battle on Hill 272 in France. Mr. S. was a member of the Raymond Todd post 323 of the American Legion at Waveland. he also held membership in the Wesleyan Methodist church near his home. Rev. John R. Servies of Crawfordsville will be in charge of the funeral services which will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock (DST) Friday afternoonat the Byron Christian Church. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour before the serv. Friends may call at the residence to pay their respects up until Friday noon. Burial will be made in Bethany cemetery near Marshall. - kbz