He was in town as a member of P. T. Barnum's group (as Assistant Treasurer). He had become sick somewhere below Kansas City, and when he arrived in Atchison had gotten worse. He stayed at the Massasoit House until August 26th, when he died.
William had been betrothed to a young lady in England, where he had come from to join Barnum's group.
His expenses for medical care and burial were paid by Barnum's group, and he was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted according to the Episcopalian rite by Rev. Mr. Meade.
He was in town as a member of P. T. Barnum's group (as Assistant Treasurer). He had become sick somewhere below Kansas City, and when he arrived in Atchison had gotten worse. He stayed at the Massasoit House until August 26th, when he died.
William had been betrothed to a young lady in England, where he had come from to join Barnum's group.
His expenses for medical care and burial were paid by Barnum's group, and he was buried in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted according to the Episcopalian rite by Rev. Mr. Meade.
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