Death of Esq. L. A. Helms.
Squire L. A. Helms died at his home in Buford township last Saturday night after being in feeble health for some time. He was 78 years old last month and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife and several sons, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Cook. The remains were buried on Sunday at the Belk graveyard and the funeral was conducted by Rev. R. J. Mellwaine. Squire Helms was once county surveyor and many years a magistrate. He was an educated man as well as a natural bright mind and for many years taught school. He was a Confederate soldier and was a lieutenant in the army. He was a member of the Methodist church for many years and a man of strong personality. His oldest son, Mr. W. J. Helms, died just at the beginning of what promised to be a noted career. He won a high stand at college and became the president of Columbia Female College and died of typhoid fever. Squire Helms' other sons are A. T. Helms of Mullens, S. C., and H. A., A. L., J. F., and R. E. Helms of this county.
The Monroe Journal
Monroe, NC
Tuesday, September 12, 1911
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Squire L. A. Helms died at his home in Buford township last Saturday night after being in feeble health for some time. He was 78 years old last month and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife and several sons, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Cook. The remains were buried on Sunday at the Belk graveyard and the funeral was conducted by Rev. R. J. Mellwaine. Squire Helms was once county surveyor and many years a magistrate. He was an educated man as well as a natural bright mind and for many years taught school. He was a Confederate soldier and was a lieutenant in the army. He was a member of the Methodist church for many years and a man of strong personality. His oldest son, Mr. W. J. Helms, died just at the beginning of what promised to be a noted career. He won a high stand at college and became the president of Columbia Female College and died of typhoid fever. Squire Helms' other sons are A. T. Helms of Mullens, S. C., and H. A., A. L., J. F., and R. E. Helms of this county.
The Monroe Journal
Monroe, NC
Tuesday, September 12, 1911
Page 1
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Full name and spousal link provided by Bee Mobley.
Death of Esq. L. A. Helms.
Squire L. A. Helms died at his home in Buford township last Saturday night after being in feeble health for some time. He was 78 years old last month and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife and several sons, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Cook. The remains were buried on Sunday at the Belk graveyard and the funeral was conducted by Rev. R. J. Mellwaine. Squire Helms was once county surveyor and many years a magistrate. He was an educated man as well as a natural bright mind and for many years taught school. He was a Confederate soldier and was a lieutenant in the army. He was a member of the Methodist church for many years and a man of strong personality. His oldest son, Mr. W. J. Helms, died just at the beginning of what promised to be a noted career. He won a high stand at college and became the president of Columbia Female College and died of typhoid fever. Squire Helms' other sons are A. T. Helms of Mullens, S. C., and H. A., A. L., J. F., and R. E. Helms of this county.
The Monroe Journal
Monroe, NC
Tuesday, September 12, 1911
Page 1
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Full name and spousal link provided by Bee Mobley.
Squire L. A. Helms died at his home in Buford township last Saturday night after being in feeble health for some time. He was 78 years old last month and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by his wife and several sons, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Cook. The remains were buried on Sunday at the Belk graveyard and the funeral was conducted by Rev. R. J. Mellwaine. Squire Helms was once county surveyor and many years a magistrate. He was an educated man as well as a natural bright mind and for many years taught school. He was a Confederate soldier and was a lieutenant in the army. He was a member of the Methodist church for many years and a man of strong personality. His oldest son, Mr. W. J. Helms, died just at the beginning of what promised to be a noted career. He won a high stand at college and became the president of Columbia Female College and died of typhoid fever. Squire Helms' other sons are A. T. Helms of Mullens, S. C., and H. A., A. L., J. F., and R. E. Helms of this county.
The Monroe Journal
Monroe, NC
Tuesday, September 12, 1911
Page 1
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Full name and spousal link provided by Bee Mobley.
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