Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 100, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1898 — Death of Charley Gray. [ARTICLE]

Death of Charley Gray.

The not unexpected death of Charles W. Gray occurred Sunday morning, August 21st, at his residence in the east part of town. He was hurt by a fall on the 6th of July, while engaged in his regular vocation as a painter. His principal injury was in his back, causing a complete paralysis of the lower half of his body. He continued to suffer greatly from the injury, and it finally caused his death. He was born in Monon, July 18, 1870, and his age at death was 28 years, 1 month and 3 days. He 'was raised on a farm near Lee. He was married to Flora T. Moore, May 17,1895. He had no children. His parents, five brothers and one sister survive him, all living near Lee except one brother, whose present locatidnLs not known. The funeral was held Monday forenoon, at the residence by Rev. H. M. Middleton. Interment was made in Weston cemetery.