120 years ago (1888)

Charles, 6 and Silas, 5, children of Mr. and Mrs. C. McMenemy, died two days apart. Both were victims of diphtheria. They were buried in adjoining graves in Blair Cemetery.

Note: Blair Cemetery listing has: Charles E. born 7 April 1882, died 20 Feb 1888, buried Blk 34 Lot 10 Grave 7.

Silas E born 12 Aug 1883; Died 22 Feb 1888; Buried Blk 34 Lot 10 Gr 8

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~