Daniel Bird Obituary

Daniel Bird, old and respected citizen of this place died at his home Thursday, June 19, aged 73 years 4 months and 23 days.  Mr. Bird was born in Tennessee January 27, 1827.  He came to Mercer County in 1857 locating on a farm.  In 1862 he enlisted in the 7th Missouri Cavalry and served his country three years.  He was married in 1859 to Rachel Shatto near Goshen.  Nine children were born to them.  Seven of whom are still living.  Mr. Bird followed farming until two years ago when age and failing health compelled him to desist.  Deep sympathy is expressed to the bereaved mother and children who cared so kindly for the husband and father during his last illness.  Mr. Bird was a member of the Baptist Church and Elder J. E. Beard conducted brief services at the home Friday Afternoon after which the remains were interred at Fairley Cemetery.

– Published in the Princeton Telegraph, Princeton, Missouri, Wednesday, 25 JUN 1902