WARNOCK, Samuel (1854-1890)

WARNOCK

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 7/21/2024 at 13:37:33

Samuel Warnock
(February 25, 1854 - January 11, 1890)

We are sorry to report the death of esteemed Sam Warnock who passed away last Saturday morning at three o’clock after a short illness of a little over a week he was first taken with la grippe. But afterwards developed into pneumonia which caused his death, he leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss, besides a mother, five brothers and a sister. Sam will be greatly missed in Battle Creek where he has been in business for many years and has many warm friends. He was a good standing member of the Odd Fellow’s and Masons at Battle Creek, who took charge of the funeral.
Samuel Warnock, whose serious illness we mentioned last week, died at his home on Saturday morning at about 3 o’clock, after a painful illness of five days. Mr. Warnock had suffered from an attack of influenza the week before but thought he had about recovered and so returned to business on Monday. That night he was taken sick with congestion of the lungs from the effects of which he died at the time above stated. The deceased was in his 36th year, having been born in Pittsburgh, PA, February 25,1854. The same year his parents moved to Dubuque County, Iowa, where he lived until coming to Ida County in 1871. Mr. Warnock being a pioneer of Ida County. He was always active in public affairs and was widely known and universally respected throughout the county. He was for one term supervisor of the county. He will be greatly missed by his fellow citizens in Battle Creek, where he has been a leader in every measure for the betterment of the town. He more than any other man has made the town of Battle Creek and her people have always looked to his leadership when questions of local benefit has arisen. A large number of friends from all parts of the county went to Battle Creek, Tuesday to attend the funeral. Representatives from the Odd Fellows and Masons, both of whom Mr. Warnock was a member from this place and Holstein attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. A.C. Keeler the Presbyterian minister at Battle Creek. A devoted wife and two children ages 8 and 10 mourn the death of a loving husband and father. His mother, six brothers, David, James, George, William, Lowrie and Frank and one sister, Mrs. Thos. McGee survive him. The remains were placed in the Battle Creek Cemetery. Source Ida Grove Era, Thurs. January 16, 1890