Samuel Blackwelder, 37, Died of Tuberculosis, Dec. 22, 1924

Death Here of Samuel Blackwelder Sunday. . . No. 11 Township Farmer Died at Home After Illness of Several Years—Funeral Today

Samuel Blackwelder, farmer of No. 11 township, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at his home after an illness of several years. Death was caused by tuberculosis.

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of his brother, George L. Blackwelder, of No. 11 township, and interment was made in the cemetery at Fairview Church. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Brittain, pastor of the Fairview Church.

Mr. Blackwelder was 37 years of age, having been born in this county on February 12, 1887. He was a son of the late Joshua Blackwelder and had spent his entire life in this county.

The deceased is survived by five brothers, George L. Augustus, Albert, Cole and J.C. Blackwelder, and three sisters, Mrs. Will Aldridge, Miss Annie May Blackwelder and Miss Lula Blackwelder.

From page 3 of The Concord Times, Monday, Dec. 22, 1924

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