Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 108, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1899 — Death of Samuel Moore. [ARTICLE]

Death of Samuel Moore.

The death of Samuel Moore of Pleasant Ridge, was briefly mentioned our Saturday’s items. He usually slept alone, but Friday night his son and wifefrom White county, were visiting him and his son was sleeping with him. About one o’clock Saturday morning the son was awakened by bis father struggling, but he was unable to speak and only breathed a few times after the sou awoke. His death was no doubt caused by heart disease, with which he had pre-t viously been' troubled. His age was 67 years, 6 moths, 22 days. Samuel Moore was born in Shelby county Ohio, March 8, 1832. He moved to this county in 1842, and was married to Miss Mary Ann Byce, Oct, Ist, 1855. Six children were born unto them. He enlisted in Co. A. 87th, Regiment Ind, volunteers Aug, 11 1862, and wah a faithful soldier until June, 22 1865, wheu he was discharged. He .leaves 3 sons, one daughter two sisters and one brother, besides numerous relatives and friends. His wife died some years ago. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, at the residence, by Rev. V O. Fritts, of Rensselaer, and Was attendedTy alSetegalTon of old army comrades from this place Intemrent was in Crockett cemetery.