Giles Marsh
| Date of Interment or Death | 08/19/1926 |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fairview |
| Section | B |
| Block-Lot-Grave | 7-5-1n |
Obituary
Giles Marsh, 22 Years Resident Here, Dies Funeral Services Held Wednesday Afternoon at 2 p. m. From His Home
Giles Marsh, 74, resident of Wahpeton since 1904, died at his home, here Monday morning following an illness due to the general breaking down of physical forces due to age. Funeral services were held yesterday from the family home, the Rev. Chester L. Dunham officiating. Burial was at Fairview.
Mr. Marsh was born in Lansingburg, N. Y., in 1852. He came to Wahpeton in 1904 and for a time operated a tow mill here. Later he engaged in the cement block business in which he continued until his last illness with which he was first stricken some months ago, operating a plant on the Breckenridge side of the river.
His is survived by his widow, a son, Ross Marsh, of Wahpeton; and a daughter, Mrs. U. J. Hileman, of Milwaukee. Mr. Marsh was well esteemed by a wide circle of friends in Wahpeton. He was honest, home-loving and industrious and had a genial personality that endeared him to many friends. He made a comfortable home here and had built up a good small business. Many friends will regret his passing.
Location
Old Fairview is located on the southern half of the cemetery grounds.