This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WILLIAMS, CONGER, BROSIUS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/262 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., August 5, 1921, page 1 GRAND ARMY VETERAN IS DEAD Funeral services for Dr. Josephus Williams, aged 74 and a native of Ohio, were held from the family residence in the West Side orchard district, Saturday morning, Rev. Gabriel Sykes, pastor of Asbury Methodist church, officiating. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Members of the Masonic Lodge acted as pallbearers and the Masonic funeral rites were observed. An escort of the Grand Army accompanied the body and observed ritualistic services at the graveside. Dr. Williams, who moved with his family at the age of six to Iowa, died suddenly Wednesday night from a heart attack. His death came as a great shock to his family and friends. Dr. Williams served during the Civil war with Company G, 47th Regiment of Iowa Infantry. After the war he was married to Miss Charlotte M. Conger, who survives. Dr. and Mrs. Williams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary three years ago. Dr. Williams attended medical schools at Keokuk, Ia., and at Omaha, Nebr. He practiced his profession for 27 years at Kenesaw, Nebr. He and Mrs. Williams moved here 14 years ago. Mrs. F.C. Brosius is the only surviving daughter of Dr. Williams. The funeral was directed by S.E. Bartmess. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.