Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 March 1918 — Obituary [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Obituary

George W. Gorham George W. Gorham, son of Stratton and Lydia Gorham, was born in Xenia, Ohio, November 30, 1852. At the age of two years, his father having died, he with his mother moved to Lafayette. In 1888 he came to Jasper county and has resided here continuously since. On February 14, 1888, he was united in marriage with Caroline Norman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Norman of Jasper county, now deceased. To this union six children were horn. He died March 11, 1918, and is survived by the wife and children. Nonman 0., of Remington, Florence 1., of Rensselaer, Frank E., of Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Ruth D., Randle D. and Lester E. of Rensselaer. He is also survived by his aged step-father, William Mulhollen, and a half sister, Mrs. M. It. Steth, of Lafayette, besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, March 14, at the Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. B. Fleming, and burial made in Weston -cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in so many ways during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings.—MßS. G. W. GORHAM AND CHILDREN.