Dunlop's Illinois Calvary
Mexican War
From the "Wyoming Weekly Republican" Sundance, Crook, Wyoming; February 3, 1892, page 4
George Hymer, father of Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, of this city, died of dyspepsia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Sidner, in Terraville, S. D. on Thursday morning last. Deceased was 65 years, 10 months, and 18 days old. The remains were brought to Sundance where they were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James, of the Episcopal church of this city. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. Mr. Hymer came to Terraville about a month ago from Holdrege, Neb., thinking his health would improve in this climate. He visited Sundance about one year ago where he made numerous friends. Deceased was born in Indiana, moved to Illinois when he was quite young where he was raised and educated. He served with credit to himself and country in the Mexican war, and in 1854 went to California. He has since resided in the western states and territories and was a true western man. He was at one time sheriff of Lyon county, Neb., and filled the office with much credit. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. His relatives and friends have our symhathy.
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Contributed by Carl Steiger
Mexican War
From the "Wyoming Weekly Republican" Sundance, Crook, Wyoming; February 3, 1892, page 4
George Hymer, father of Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, of this city, died of dyspepsia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Sidner, in Terraville, S. D. on Thursday morning last. Deceased was 65 years, 10 months, and 18 days old. The remains were brought to Sundance where they were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James, of the Episcopal church of this city. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. Mr. Hymer came to Terraville about a month ago from Holdrege, Neb., thinking his health would improve in this climate. He visited Sundance about one year ago where he made numerous friends. Deceased was born in Indiana, moved to Illinois when he was quite young where he was raised and educated. He served with credit to himself and country in the Mexican war, and in 1854 went to California. He has since resided in the western states and territories and was a true western man. He was at one time sheriff of Lyon county, Neb., and filled the office with much credit. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. His relatives and friends have our symhathy.
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Contributed by Carl Steiger
Dunlop's Illinois Calvary
Mexican War
From the "Wyoming Weekly Republican" Sundance, Crook, Wyoming; February 3, 1892, page 4
George Hymer, father of Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, of this city, died of dyspepsia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Sidner, in Terraville, S. D. on Thursday morning last. Deceased was 65 years, 10 months, and 18 days old. The remains were brought to Sundance where they were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James, of the Episcopal church of this city. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. Mr. Hymer came to Terraville about a month ago from Holdrege, Neb., thinking his health would improve in this climate. He visited Sundance about one year ago where he made numerous friends. Deceased was born in Indiana, moved to Illinois when he was quite young where he was raised and educated. He served with credit to himself and country in the Mexican war, and in 1854 went to California. He has since resided in the western states and territories and was a true western man. He was at one time sheriff of Lyon county, Neb., and filled the office with much credit. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. His relatives and friends have our symhathy.
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Contributed by Carl Steiger
Mexican War
From the "Wyoming Weekly Republican" Sundance, Crook, Wyoming; February 3, 1892, page 4
George Hymer, father of Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, of this city, died of dyspepsia at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Sidner, in Terraville, S. D. on Thursday morning last. Deceased was 65 years, 10 months, and 18 days old. The remains were brought to Sundance where they were interred in Mt. Moriah cemetery on Saturday afternoon last. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. James, of the Episcopal church of this city. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. Mr. Hymer came to Terraville about a month ago from Holdrege, Neb., thinking his health would improve in this climate. He visited Sundance about one year ago where he made numerous friends. Deceased was born in Indiana, moved to Illinois when he was quite young where he was raised and educated. He served with credit to himself and country in the Mexican war, and in 1854 went to California. He has since resided in the western states and territories and was a true western man. He was at one time sheriff of Lyon county, Neb., and filled the office with much credit. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his death. His relatives and friends have our symhathy.
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Contributed by Carl Steiger
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