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Obituary for
Charles E. Bishop
(1907 - 1917)

Charles Bishop was born on July 30, 1907, the first born child of Harry C. Bishop and Mary Alice Kilduff. Mary was the daughter of Edward Kilduff and Frances "Fanny" McCormick. Fanny was a sister of Mary McCormick, who married Edwin E. DeCoursey. Charles lived his life in Alma, Colorado. Related Items: Obituaries for his grandfathers Charles L. Bishop and Edward Kilduff. Links concerning Colorado and the life of the Bishop, Kilduff, DeCoursey and McCormick families there.

The Fairplay Flume (Fairplay, Park County, Colorado) Friday, 14 Dec 1917, p. 1 OBITUARY       Charles Bishop, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Bishop, died at his home here [Alma] Wednesday morning Dec. 12th. He was stricken with pneumonia and died in a few days. All that medical aid and good nursing could do was done. He was 10 years of age and a favorite among his playmates. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, both in the community and the school.       He was laid to rest in Buckskin cemetery beside his grandparents. 1       Our deepest sympathy goes to the sorrowing family. 1 The grandparents mentioned are Edward and Frances (McCormick) Kilduff. Charles' mother was Mary Alice Kilduff. Buckskin Cemetery is located outside of Alma.

Transcribed by Erica DeCoursey 2006