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Note: Obituary of Abner Musgrave: From The Keytesville Courier – October 9, 1903
MUSGRAVE Death is always sad, but it is made much more so when it comes wholly unexpected and without a moments’ warning.
We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of A. Musgrave of near Mike, who was preparing t come to Keytesville Saturday morning, October 2, 1903 and had instructed a grandson who was making his home with him to hitch up a team for him to drive to town. While waiting for the team, Mr. Musgrave, who complained of not feeling well, went into the house and laid down on a bed until the team could be gotten ready. Not long after he had lain down, it was discovered he had breathed his last. It was a great and severe shock to his family, and they have the sincerest sympathies of his many friends and neighbors in their affection.
The deceased first saw the light of day in Fulton County, Illinois, February 2, 1835, and was therefore aged 68 years, 8 months and 2 days when he was taken by the grim reaper. He came to Missouri with his parents when he was but 5 years old and settled in Scotland County. He married Miss Sarah Forrester Dec. 10, 1858 and to them eight children were born, six of whom are still living.
About 20 years ago Mr. Musgrave moved to Chariton County and located 7 miles north of Keytesville, but sold out there about 2 years ago and bought a farm 3 miles south and a half mile west of Mike. While not a member of any church, Mr. Musgrave was a man possessed of a high sense of honor. His word was as good as his bond.
His funeral was conducted by the Masonic fraternity of Marceline and his remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery in that place Monday. Mr. Musgrave, however, held his membership with the Keytesville Masonic lodge but owing to the distance from here to the place of burial, the Marceline Brethren were called upon to officiate at the obsequies. Peace to his memory.
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