W. Albert Corley a life long resident of the Midway section died at his home about 5 miles Northeast of Lexington, Monday at 1 o'clock P.M. following an illness of several months. He was in his 71st year and spent his entire life in this neighborhood, his occupation being that of a farmer. He was first married to Miss Sarah Jane Harman, who proceeded him to the grave in 1889. Later, he married Miss Sarah Louise Kleckley who together with one son, and two daughters survive him. From his first marriage he leaves 2 sons and one daughter.
Mr Corley was a plain outspoken man, and had a large circle of friends who admired him for his candor and frankness, as evidenced by the large crowd attending the funeral. He was a member of Zion E.L. church and rendered faithful service to his country during the War Between the Sections.
The funeral was conducted from his residence by his pastor Rev. J A Cromer and interment followed in the family burying ground with Masonic honors by Lexington Lodge A.F.M. of which he was one of the oldest members.
From the Lexington Dispatch News, July 10, 1918
William Albert Corley was the son of Emanuel Lawrence Corley (27 May 1824-18 Jun 1914) and his first wife, Catherine "Cattie" Monts (25 Jan 1818-5 Jun 1853) along with his brother Wade Franklin (25 Jul 1850 - 27 Dec 1928). Emanuel Lawrence and Catherine were married 1 Apr 1847.
Mr Corley was a plain outspoken man, and had a large circle of friends who admired him for his candor and frankness, as evidenced by the large crowd attending the funeral. He was a member of Zion E.L. church and rendered faithful service to his country during the War Between the Sections.
The funeral was conducted from his residence by his pastor Rev. J A Cromer and interment followed in the family burying ground with Masonic honors by Lexington Lodge A.F.M. of which he was one of the oldest members.
From the Lexington Dispatch News, July 10, 1918
William Albert Corley was the son of Emanuel Lawrence Corley (27 May 1824-18 Jun 1914) and his first wife, Catherine "Cattie" Monts (25 Jan 1818-5 Jun 1853) along with his brother Wade Franklin (25 Jul 1850 - 27 Dec 1928). Emanuel Lawrence and Catherine were married 1 Apr 1847.
W. Albert Corley a life long resident of the Midway section died at his home about 5 miles Northeast of Lexington, Monday at 1 o'clock P.M. following an illness of several months. He was in his 71st year and spent his entire life in this neighborhood, his occupation being that of a farmer. He was first married to Miss Sarah Jane Harman, who proceeded him to the grave in 1889. Later, he married Miss Sarah Louise Kleckley who together with one son, and two daughters survive him. From his first marriage he leaves 2 sons and one daughter.
Mr Corley was a plain outspoken man, and had a large circle of friends who admired him for his candor and frankness, as evidenced by the large crowd attending the funeral. He was a member of Zion E.L. church and rendered faithful service to his country during the War Between the Sections.
The funeral was conducted from his residence by his pastor Rev. J A Cromer and interment followed in the family burying ground with Masonic honors by Lexington Lodge A.F.M. of which he was one of the oldest members.
From the Lexington Dispatch News, July 10, 1918
William Albert Corley was the son of Emanuel Lawrence Corley (27 May 1824-18 Jun 1914) and his first wife, Catherine "Cattie" Monts (25 Jan 1818-5 Jun 1853) along with his brother Wade Franklin (25 Jul 1850 - 27 Dec 1928). Emanuel Lawrence and Catherine were married 1 Apr 1847.
Mr Corley was a plain outspoken man, and had a large circle of friends who admired him for his candor and frankness, as evidenced by the large crowd attending the funeral. He was a member of Zion E.L. church and rendered faithful service to his country during the War Between the Sections.
The funeral was conducted from his residence by his pastor Rev. J A Cromer and interment followed in the family burying ground with Masonic honors by Lexington Lodge A.F.M. of which he was one of the oldest members.
From the Lexington Dispatch News, July 10, 1918
William Albert Corley was the son of Emanuel Lawrence Corley (27 May 1824-18 Jun 1914) and his first wife, Catherine "Cattie" Monts (25 Jan 1818-5 Jun 1853) along with his brother Wade Franklin (25 Jul 1850 - 27 Dec 1928). Emanuel Lawrence and Catherine were married 1 Apr 1847.
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