Matthew Luke Buxton (abt. 1865 - 1907)

Born about 1865 in Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lillian Cecilia (Ganz) Hart — married 14 Jun 1905 (to 1907) in Globe, Arizona

Died 27 Apr 1907 at about age 42 in Globe, Gila, Arizona, United States

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Biography

Children:

1. Evelyn (1908-1968) - m. Arleigh C. Bennett

From his profile in Find A Grave:

M.L. Buxton of the firm of Buxton & Merritt died yesterday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock after a very brief illness of acute pneumonia. He became ill on Thursday noon and immediately took to his bed. His condition rapidly became worse and early yesterday the attending physicians gave up all hope of saving his life. A naturally weak heart and asthmatic attacks had weakened his system and he was unable to withstand the illness to which he succumbed.

Matthew Luke Buxton was born in Shullsburg, Wis., in September [sic - his mother died in June] 1865, and he came to Globe in 1903 from Denver, where he lived for a number of years. He was an expert painter and decorator and since coming to Globe he has been in partnership with his nephew, R.E. Merritt, who is now county assessor. The firm has been the leading one in that line in the city and has been very successful.

Two years ago Mr. Buxton was married and he leaves a wife and seven months old girl baby to mourn his sudden demise.

His sister Mrs. Merritt, also lives in Globe. The deceased is also survived by five brothers, John and Thos. of Leadmine, Wis., James of Platteville, Wis., Joseph of Silver Plume, Colo., and George of Sioux Falls, S.D.

The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Methodist church and Rev. George Selby of the Episcopal church will officiate. Interment will be made in the local cemetery.

-- "Daily Arizona Silver Belt," Globe, Arizona -- Sunday, 28 Apr 1907 -- Page 1

Sources

Beaumont/Jacobs family papers.

Find A Grave: Memorial #159904327 - Globe Cemetery in Globe, Gila County, Arizona

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