Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1902 — DEATH OF HENRY MACKEY. [ARTICLE]

DEATH OF HENRY MACKEY.

Henry Mackey, who had been m very poor health for several months past, died at his home on the east side last Friday at about noon, aged 65 years, 2 months and and 3 days. Deceased was born in England and came to America when a young man. He served through the civil war and in 1871 was married to Miss Sarah Fix, at Attica, Ind., who with three children, two sons and one daughter, survive him. Mr. Mackey had resided in Rensselaer for about 20 years, and was a most respected citizen. The funeral was held Sunday at 2. p. m., from the residence, by Revs. Halstead and Hall, and interment made in Weston cemetery.