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Osceola County Obituaries
Joseph Root
Howard Courant, July 7, 1921
Joseph Root was born in Miami county, Ohio, February 20th, 1839 and
passed out of this life at St. Cloud, Florida, June 22nd, 1921, aged
82 years, 4 months, and 2 days. When he was but a boy, his parents moved
to Wabash, Indiana, where he grew to manhood. On August 20th, 1861,
he enlisted in Co I, 8th Indiana Infantry, and served four years. He
was in 23 engagements and went through the war without a wound, and
escaped capture. He was discharged as a Corporal, August 28th, 1865.
He married Miss Amelia Nowlin in 1866. To this union were born two sons
who are yet living--William, of Topeka, Kansas; and Phares of Independence,
Kansas. The family came to Kansas in 1871 and to Elk Falls in 1874.
He was postmaster four years. He worked at the tinner trade to some
extent. He was a quiet, industrious, upright in all his doings, respected
by all who knew him. His wife died. Five years ago he went to St. Cloud,
Florida where he resided until his death. He was a charter member of
Rawlins Post No. 26, G. A. R. and took a deep interest in the order.
His remains were brought to Elk Falls arriving Friday morning at 5 o'clock
and were taken to the M. E. church,m where a brief service was held
at 10 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Pratt. Mr. N. Hill
gave a short address. The music was arranged by Mrs. Hutcheson. There
were beautiful tributes of flowers on the casket.
Burial took place in the Elk Falls cemetery in the family lot.
The relatives are grateful to those who so kindly ministered to them
in their hour of sorrow.
Submitted
by L. Morgan
Osceola
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