Albert LaBounty was born near Gilman, Illinois on October 1, 1867, youngest son of Peter and Mary Demarse LaBounty.

The family moved to near Nelson, Nebraska in 1878, here he grew to manhood.

He was united in marriage to Rillie Maffett on March 6, 1890. To this union were born three sons and three daughters, one son passed away in infancy.

Mrs. LaBounty passed away February 20, 1920.

On June 11, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Nora Crossgrove.

He had been in business at Farnam since 1908. He was always a booster for the schools and the community and served the area for over 50 years.

He was a member of the State Legislature for two terms, was a member of the Lions Club and attended the Methodist church.

He had gradually failed in health for several months and passed away at the Gothenburg hospital on June 3.

Survivors besides his wife are five children: Ethel Ealy, Virgie Logan, Ina Slonecker, Allan and Marion LaBounty; eleven grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 6 at the Farnam Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. B.H. Hart officiating. Mrs. Harold Bick and Dale Montgomery sang, accompanied by Mrs. Raymond Smith. Pallbearers were: Charlie Davis, S. C. Wilcox, Charlie Pollard, Fred Johnson, Donald Nickerson and Dean Anderson.

Final resting place was in the Moorefield Cemetery.

McVay Olesen Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Village Loses Oldest Citizen
A. LaBounty Called at 92

Albert LaBounty, the village of Farnam’s oldest resident, passed away Friday morning at the age of 92 years. He had been in ill health for the last few months, which made him unable to make his daily trips to the post office.

Up to Mr. LaBounty’s illness, he spent an active life in the community, and was a member of the Farnam Lions Club. He loved to fish and garden, which he spaded annually a full lot by hand.

He was for many years a business man in Farnam. He owned the first telephone company in Farnam and also operated a hardware store, which he sold to Dale Montgomery on his retirement.

He was a kind and considerate friend and neighbor and shall be remembered by all who knew him.

The Farnam Press, Farnam, Nebraska, 9 June 1960.