David Boatright

The Downs Democrat

Friday, October 5, 1894

Page 3, Column 4, Oklahoma Historical Society

Micropublication #9180-117, Roll 76

Submitted by: June C. Stone

Died: On Sunday evening, September 30, 1894, David B. Boatright. The deceased was born November 20, 1850 and at the time of his death he was 48 years, 10 months and 10 days old. Mr. Boatright was born in Montgomery County, Missouri. He was married to Lutisha Wright December 25, 1875 who died in 1888. He was married to Frances Walker in 1890. He leaves a wife and four children.

He came to Oklahoma in the fall of 1892 and purchased a farm three miles east of town, where he was making a home for his declining years. He was only sick for about three weeks and was buried last Monday afternoon. The deceased was followed to his last rewsting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in this their hour of sorrow.