Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1905 — Death of Elias Fans. [ARTICLE]

Death of Elias Fans.

Still another of the early settlers of Gillam township has passed to his long rest. It is Elias Faris the oldest surviving member of the Faris family. His death occured Sept 24, at the home of his son, Capt. B. R. Faris, after a long sickness. His age was 88 years, 10 months and 29 days. He had been a resident of Gillam Tp., since 1854. He leaves one son, fourdaughters, 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; also two brothers. The funeral was held at Independence church the Tuesday following his death. He had been a member of the M. E. church for 54 years.