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Subject: Margerum.John.W.1848.Scott.OBIT


John W. Margerum September 1, 1848
Scott County KyArchives Obituaries

The Hannibal Journal, Thursday, September 7, 1848 Departed this life, on the 1th inst., Mr. John W. 
Margerum, in the ___ year of his age.  He was a native of Scott county, Ky., but for the last 3 years he 
was a resident of this city.  During his sojourn ______ he conciliated the good wishes and commanded the 
esteem of all who knew him.  He was a _____ member of the Christian church and bore his _______ with 
fortitude and resignation, and died in the triumph of a living faith in Christ, his Salvation.  His friends 
abroad may be consoled to know that during his illness at the residence of his uncle, Thos. S. Miller, he 
received every attention that __________ could suggest or kindness bestow.  His remains were intered by the 
I.O.O.F. and Sons of Temperance (he having been a member of those orders) and at no ________ occasion in 
this city have we ever _________________________ of our fellow citizens in funeral procession.  All seemed 
anxious to commemorate the death of him, who when living, was so affectionately regarded by every one.
A. FRIEND


Submitted by: Sharon Hamilton
sharkay@cccexpress.com



Additional Comments:
The newspaper copy was very poor and difficult to read.

The Hannibal Journal was published in Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri.

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