Thursday, April 25, 2013

Pvt. Morris A. Parks

Pvt. Morris A. Parks


I Co.     10th Mich. Cav.
   Served for two years.

         Post war;
   Moved to Elgin, Ill.
   Joined GAR Veteran's Post #49 in Elgin July 21, 1911.

   Death Notice; Aug. 16, 1927 issue of The Elgin Courier-News.
   Word was received in Elgin today of the sudden death in Pittsburgh, Pa., this morning of Morris Parks, who died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dallas Monroe.  The body is to be brought to this city for burial, and funeral notice will be announced later.

   Obit; Aug. 17, 1927 issue of The Elgin Courier-News.
   Morris A. Parks, a former resident of Elgin, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.D. Monroe of Pittsburgh, Pa., yesterday morning at the age of 80 years, after a protracted illness.
   Deceased was born in Clinton county, Mich., Aug. 12, 1847.  He served two years in the Civil war, in the 10th Michigan cavalry, Co. I, and was a member of the Elgin post, G.A.R.  He lived in Elgin fifteen years ago, leaving here upon the death of his wife.
   He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Monroe, five brothers residing in Michigan, one grandson, two grand daughters and four great grandchildren.  A daughter, Stella Parks Wilson, died seven years ago.
   Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Norris chapel.  Rev. George T. Green will officiate and services will be in charge of the G.A.R.

   Buried at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Ill.
Used with permission Dan Mallett
Members of Post 49 sewed watch faces to their ribbons to show they were from Elgin.

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