Odgers, Richard
Death
1896-12-27
(aged 76 years)
Birth
1820
Camborne, England
Gravestone
Location
SC.19.1
Obituary
Richard Odgers
This esteemed and wellknown citizen died at his home in this city Sunday night, aged 76 years. Deceased was a native of England, and became a resident of Mineral Point over forty years ago. For some time he was engaged in farming a few miles east of the city, but for several years has resided within the city, having reached the time of life when age and strength were insufficient for vigorous pursuits. He has been through life a faithful member and active worker in the M.E. church, acting as a class leader for more than a quarter of a century. He was three times married. By his first wife several children were born to him, and then she was taken from him, leaving them in his care when quite young. Of these five are now living, to wit: William, John, Susan, Caroline and Joseph. Only one, Joseph, the youngest, was with the father when he died, the others being in as many different parts of the country. The second Mrs. Odgers after giving to the family a mother's care through several years was also taken to her final home, and Mr. Odgers found in the present widow a faithful helpmate and companion down life's closing term. His aim through life was to do the right, and his end was accordingly hopeful and serene.
Mineral Point Tribune, Dec. 31 1896