This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Karen_Jorgensen Surnames: Cantrell, Reynolds, Whitlow, Bell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.green/17569/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward R. Cantrell was born November 6, 1872 and died August 4, 1948, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 29 days. He was married to Elizie Akin, April 16, 1905, who preceded him in death July 16, 1918. To this union three sons were born, Henry Cantrell, Hodgenville, Ky., Elvie and Elliot Cantrell, Magnolia, Ky. On March 16, 1919 he was married to Maudie Reynolds. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Arvie Whitlow, Magnolia, Ky. One sister, two brothers, one grandchild preceded him in death. Besides his wife he is survived by four children, three grandchildren, one brother, Mr. R. L. Cantrell, Hodgenville. He professed faith in Christ and joined Holly Grove church and remained a faithful member until death. Obituaries of Green Co. Ky., Vol. 9, compiled by Eunice Montgomery Wright, p. 49 Father: George W. Cantrell (4 Aug 1838 - 14 Jun 1904) Mother: Mary Jane Bell (19 Feb 1840 - 25 Nov 1920) 1880 Green Co. Ky. U.S. Census Census Place: District 4, Green, Kentucky Source: FHL Film 1254416 National Archives Film T9-0416 Page 656A George W. CANTRELL Self M M W 41 KY; Occ: Farmer Fa: KY Mo: KY Mary J. CANTRELL Wife F M W 37 KY; Occ: Keeping House Fa: KY Mo: KY Edward R. CANTRELL Son M S W 7 KY; Fa: KY Mo: KY John B. CANTRELL Son M S W 5 KY; Fa: KY Mo: KY Cintha J. CANTRELL Dau F S W 3 KY; Fa: KY Mo: KY Leroy L. CANTRELL Son M S W 1 KY; Fa: KY Mo: KY Holly Grove Baptist Church Cem. (also known as Gum Springs); Green Co. Ky. Transcribed by Dan and Linda Lee; 24 Jun 2004 The Green Co. Journal; Vol 1, issue 3, Fall; p. 61 Edward R. Cantrell, 6 Nov 1872 - 4 Aug 1948 Eliza Akin Cantree [wife of E.R.] 7 Aug 1884 - 16 Jul 1918 Kentucky Death Index, rootsweb CANTRELL, EDWARD R; age 075; death place GREEN; residence GREEN; death date 4 Aug 1948 WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATIONS GREEN CO., KY ; From LDS Film #1653360, Item #3 and 1653474 Abstracted & Indexed by Patricia Merrill Hollingsworth; Three Trails West Chapter D.A.R. 2000 Edward Roscoe Cantrell, age 45, b. Nov. 6, 1872; self-employed fanning; nearest relative - children, Henry J. Cantrell, Clara Cantrell & _ls_ V. Cantrell. Medium height & build, black eyes & hair. Home address Magnolia, KY. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.