Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 24, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1901 — Death of Henry Sayler. [ARTICLE]

Death of Henry Sayler.

Henry Sayler, the last survivor but one, in this vicinity, of the old Saylor so long-lived and once so numerous, died Tuesday Sept. 24, at his old home 2 or 3 miles west of town where he lived with his son, J. H. Sayler. He had been very feeble for some time, but was still well enough, in the morning, out in the yard. He was then taken with something like a sinking spell, but revived Somewhat. At noon be went to sleep, and soon passed into a comatose condition, and at 2 o’clock, passed peacefully away. His age was 86 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Rev. W. H. Sayler, of Avondale, Mich., is one of his sons- and also B. L. Sayler of Rensselaer. Lewis Sayler, also of Rensselaer, is a brother. He was one of our old settlers. The funeral was held Thursday at the residence, at 10 a. m. Interment was made in Makeever cemetery. Rev. C. D. Royse conducted the religious services.