Thurber McConkey

Sep. 29, 1896 - 1917

Eleazer Cem., Monroe Co., Tn

Thurber McConkey, a son of the late (Newton) Alexander McConkey (and Cornelia Alice Snider), of this place, died a soldier some weeks ago of pneumonia fever, in England. This young deceased soldier was carrying a life insurance policy for $10,000, which now goes to one of his brothers who will receive the money in installments of $27.50 per month.

Enlistment:

Name: Thurber McConkey

Address:Mt. Vernon

State: Tennessee

Birthplace: Monroe Co., Tn

Birth Date: Sep. 29, 1896

Race: white

Age: 21

Occupation: lumber

Employed by: Babcock Lumber & Land Co.

where: Maryville, Tn

Supporting: father and mother

father's birthplace: Monroe Co., Tn

Single or married: single

Nearest Relative: Wilson McConkey in Rose Lake, Idaho

Person to be notified: Claud McConkey (brother) Mt. Vernon, Tn

Height/Build: medium/medium

Color of Eyes/Hair: blue eyes; dark hair

Researcher and Designer

Joy Locke & Joe Irons