1880 Obituaries: June 16

The following obituaries appeared on page one of the June 16, 1880 issue of the Chicago Daily News; “LASSEN-In the 17th year of his age, ELLING LASSEN, born in Norway, father of E.J. Lassen and Jenny Amundsen. Funeral from Symer-st., in Town of Jefferson, June 16, at 9 a.m., to Graceland.” “LONG-June 15, at 4…

1880 Obituaries: June 15

The following notices of death appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “CARAHER-On the 14th inst., CHARLES H. CARAHER, son of James and Hanna Caraher. Funeral Wednesday, at 10 a.m., from residence of parents, 50 13th place, to Calvary. Friends invited. Carriages free.” “FITCH-Suddenly, June 13, of heart disease. EDWARD…

Judge Samuel Gookins

Any Gookins’ in your family tree? Family history in Chicago, Indiana, Terre Haute, Vermont, Vigo County or Vincennes? The following article appeared on page one of the June 15, 1880 Chicago Daily News; “OBITUARY. JUDGE S. GOOKINS. TERRE HAUTE, June 15.- Judge Samuel Gookins died suddenly here last night of heart disease. He was born…