Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 313, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1918 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Preston McCullough Querry, oldest son of John and Mary Querry, war born in Gillam township, Jasper County, January 27, 1851, and departed this life at his home in Medaryville, Indiana, on December 25,1918. Aged 66 years, 10 months and 28 days. .. On October 23, 1877, he was united in marriage to Flora E. Hart. To this union was born three children. Gifford A., and Russell L., of Medaryville. Their oldest son dying in infancy. Mr. Querry was an earnest Christian man. Conscientious in all things, and always mindful of the feelings of others. He had long been a sufferer from chronic ailments, which finally resulted in brights disease. He bore his suffering patiently, and many times, during his last sickness praised his Heavenly Father for his Goodness, pis passing away on Christmas day—the birthday of our Lord, was a beautiful tribute to his Christian life. Speaking several times of Christmas being near. He spent the early years of his life in Gillam township and at one time was county commissioner in Jasper county. He leaves to mourn his loss, his beloved wife, two sons,' one daugh-ter-in-law, three grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved. His aged mother, Mrs. Mary M Querry long * a resident of > Gillam ,township, but now making her home in Medaryville. One brother, Wm. F. Querry of Hurlbert, Indiana and four sisters. Mrs. H. L. Brown, of Anthony, Kansas, Mrs. J. R. Guild and Mrs U J. Jones, of Medaryville and Mrs H. H. Joq.es, of LaCrosse, Indiana. All the family were at his bedside, eveept Mrs. H. L. Brown, who is 4n California. He leaves besides, many friends and other relatives who loved and respected him. „ , He was laid to rest in Old Independence cemetery in Gillam township near the little county church where he was first converted and joined the M. E. church under the preaching of Rev. Wiley Jones.