Message #:

1642

Date Posted:

11-01-2001

Subject:

Shanks, Alexander (1852 - 1897)

Posted by:

Pat

Email:

Posted4U@Charter.net

Surnames:

SHANKS

 Surname: From the ALEX SHANKS DEAD


Alex Shanks, a prominent resident of Greenwood, died at his home in that city Tuesday, form paralysis. About a week ago he was taken with the first stroke and appeared to be recovering, but Tuesday he was prostrated with a second stroke which proved fatal.


Mr. Shanks was well known throughout the county having resided in Greenwood and vicinity for the past thirty years. He was about 45 years of age at the time of this death. He leaves a wife and three children, one boy and two girls.
The funeral will be held at Greenwood Friday.

Source: Neillsville Republican Press - Aug 19, 1897 , pg 5

 

 

 

 

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