Day, George Sr.
Death
1895-09-11
(aged 70 years)
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Cause of Death
Paralysis
Birth
1825-05-16
Gravestone
Location
SW.56.1
Obituary
George Day passed within the vail. He had been sick but a few hours, and the community was wholly unprepared for the sad announcement. On the day previous he was out with his family, gathering hazelnuts and enjoying a day of rest from his business. He returned in the evening apparently in usual health, but within an hour was stricken with paralysis and was not conscious afterward.
Deceased was a native of Durham county, England, born May 17, 1825. In 1864 he came to Mineral Point, and has resided here constantly ever since, doing business as a blacksmith. Before emigrating he was married to Miss Rachel Wallace, who died here in 1871. Four daughters survive, namely, Mrs. Maggie Pratt, Mrs Jennie Noble, Mrs Nellie Fowler, and Miss Rachel Day. In his long residence here he had won general esteem, as an honorable, industrious citizen, a genial, kind neighbor, and a devoted husband and father. His funeral, which took place on Friday, with services at Trinity Episcopal church was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends.
The following transcribed from a newspaper clipping on the back of a photo of George Day; probably from the Iowa County Democrat Sept. 12, 1895: George Day
Died at his home in the city of Mineral Point, on Wednesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Mr. George Day; aged 70 years, 3 months and 23 days.
The deceased was in good health up to Tuesday night. He had been hazel-nutting that day with the family and came home in good spirits, but shortly after his arrival home suffered a stroke of paralysis and never again became fully conscious. Mr. Day was born in county Durham, England, May 17, 1825; was married to Miss Rachael Wallace in England; came to America in 1854, and began business in Mineral Point as a blacksmith. He constantly resided here. He was a good citizen and a kind husband and father. His wife died 24 years ago. They had nine daughters; four of whom are now living, namely, Mrs. Maggie Pratt, Mrs. Jennie Noble, Mrs. Nellie Fowler, Miss Rachael Day.
The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday, afternoon with services at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Mineral Point Tribune Sept 19, 1895