McAuly Byron01

Waupaca Post

April 11, 1907

Byron W. McAuly was born in Starksboro, Vermont, Nov. 19, 1835, and came to Waupaca county in 1852 with his parents and settled in the town of Farmington. He enlisted in Co. H, 30^th Wisconsin Infantry, volunteers, and served with credit until mustered out in 1865. His death was caused from cancer of the throat and mouth, which he bore with great patience and with a cheerful heart. All was done that loving hands could do to relieve his suffering.

The funeral was held form the chapel on Wednesday conducted by Chaplain Brown. The remains were laid at rest in the Home cemetery.

He leaves to mourn his departure, a daughter, Mrs. Clara Kontz of Idaho Spring, Col., one sister, Mrs. Ida Conant, of Pittsville, Wis., and one brother, Thomas McAuly, of Cambellsport, Wis. The relatives present at the funeral were Thomas McAuly, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Conant, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Barber, of Hancock.