Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1888 — Death of Frank T. King. [ARTICLE]

Death of Frank T. King.

The sickness df Fraßk T. King took a turn for the worse about two weeks ago, and early last Friday morning he expired, at the age of 43 years, 3 months and 8 days. The cause of his death was catarrhal inflamation of the throat and lungs. His health had been very delicate for years, having been permanently undermined by wounds and exposure while in his country’s service as a member of : Company A. of the 87th Indiana regiment. He was born in Clinton county, but has lived most of his [life in Jasper county and in the | neighboring town of. Francesville, in Pulaski connty. He had been a widower for 12 or 13 years, but two sons and two daughters survive him, the youngest about 13 and the oldest about 19 years old. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Bidnial King, also out-live him, His funeral was held ißst Saturday afternodn, at the M. E. church, under tho direction of the Rensselaer post, G. A R., Revs. Ferguson and Pelley conducting the religious services. The pall bearers were all old war comrades. The funeral was a very impressive occasion and largely attended.