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In the sudden death of Richard A. Canterbury at his home in Chicago on the 19th inst. this community lost a steadfast friend, who long took an active part in everything relating to its welfare. He was born in the Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland, May 26, 1843. Both of his parents died when he was a small boy. When about fourteen years of age himself and elder sister and brother came to this country and settled in Wisconsin, from which state he twice enlisted in the war of the rebellion, first in Co. D. 5th Wis., Inf., and second in 41st Wis., Inf., and at termination of service, (Sept. 1864) was Color Sergeant. He came to Franklin Grove in 1865 and entered the employ of Miller Lahman as tinner, having learned the trade before entering the service. His assets at this time consisted of an abundance of ambition and energy and forty-five cents in money. Part of the latter went for his first meal in the town and the balance for the necessary leather apron. In 1868 Miss Emma Lager became his wife and to them eight children were born, four of whom—Lucy A., Leona, S. Richard C. and Emma M.—together with their mother survive him.From the time he located in Franklin Grove to his permanent removal to Chicago in 1893 it isbut just to say that his career was distinguished not only by an unusual degree of business success but by a high standard of integrity and public spirit. A man of strong convictions and earnest purpose his influence was always exerted towards 1 he betterment of the community in which his lot was cast. A member of the Presbyterian church of Franklin Grove he was active in building up and supporting it. A republican in politics and a hater of sham, no one had the least excuse for mistaking his position on current issue. Genial and wide-awake to all that was going on, his friends were many and strong and will long mourn his death.No sooner had he become settled in Chicago than these qualities gathered friends about him in Grand Army, church and business circles, and he was recently made trustee of 41st Street Presbyterian church, having a membership of over one thousand communicants.After an early morning service at his Chicago home his remains were brought here for interment on 21st inst. Services were held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. C. W. Anthony, former pastor, officiating, and a large concourse of mourning friends followed the remains to their last resting place.DEATH COMES SUDDENLYA USEFUL CAREER IS BROUGHT TO A CLOSERichard A. Canterbury Passes to the Great Beyond— Was a Prominent Grand Army Man—His Business Career Begun in Franklin Grove.MR. RICHARD A. CANTERBURY.
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Franklin Grove Franklin Reporter
Franklin Grove, Illinois, US
Thu, Sep 27, 1906
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