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Louis Abrams
b. 1857
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
d. March 13, 1881
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
buried: March 1881
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FATHER
James H. Abrams
(1827-1919)
MOTHER
Louisa Johnson
(1833-1898)
NEVER MARRIED
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NO CHILDREN
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Louis Abrams
In this city, on Sunday evening, March 13, 1881, of brain fever, Louis Abrams, in the 23rd year of his age.
The deceased was a son of Mr. James Abrams, who resides near the Mound.
He was an active member of Young America Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1,
and previous to last Wednesday was in apparent good health.
Decatur Weekly Republican - (Decatur, Illinois) - 17 MAR 1881
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Honors To a Fireman
In our issue of Monday last was chronicled the death of Louis Abrams,
aged 21 years, son of James Abrams, who died on Sunday
evening of brain fever, after an illness of but four days.
The deceased had been an acrive member of Young America Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1,
and participated int he races at tournaments which that volunteer organization attended last fall.
He was a large and powerful young man, and was respected by all who knew him.
The funeral of the deceased took place on yesterday afternoon from the family residence,
corner of West Cerro Gordo and College streets, and was attended by the Decatur Fire Department,
the members of which appeared in dress uniforms, and by relatives and sympathizing friends of the family.
The services at the residence were conducted by Rev. Mr. Baron, pastor of Janes' Chapel, who paid a
deserved tribute to the departed, and spoke words of consolation to the bereaved parents.
After the sermon the imposing funeral cortege was formed, with the Decatur Band,
in dress uniform, at the head and the remainder of the fireman were conveyed to Greenwood Cemetery,
where they were laid to rest in the grave. The premature death of Louis Abrams is deeply lamented
by the firemen, among whom he was a great favorite
Decatur Daily Republican - (Decatur, Illinois) - 16 MAR 1881 |
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