George Salsman, son of James and Mary Salsman, was born on the family homestead on Colley Hollow, Pulaski county, Mo., on the 8th day of Feb., 1857, and died in Los Angeles, Calif., July 23, 1917. Age 60 years, 5 months and 15 days.
On the 17th day of September, 1887 he was married to Miss Alice Manes, who was born and raised one mile east of Richland. To this union ten children were born, six daughters and four sons. His wife, five daughters and one son survive him.
In December, 1894 he made a profession of religion, joined the Eureka Baptist Church, near Richland and was baptized by Rev. Tom Zumwalt. In 1904 he moved his family to Webb City, Mo., and in 1913 he moved to California. All of his children are Christians except one.
His death was caused by sun stroke. He was rushed to Los Angeles and placed in a hospital but death could not be staid and on July 23rd he passed away. The remains were shipped back to Richland, Saturday, July 28. Interment on following Sunday in the Manes Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. Tommy Zumwalt.
The Lord will comfort those who trust in Him.
---A Friend
The Pulaski County Democrat
Waynesville, Missouri
6 September 1917
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