George A. McCuen was born in Eldersville, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1822. When ten years old he moved with his parents to Ohio, where in 1849 he married Sarah J. Snodgrass. Three children, two daughters and a son, were born of this union; of these one, a daughter, is deceased. In 1852 Mr. McCuen moved to Iowa and the following year buried his wife. September 25, 1855, he was married to Margaret Stine. To them were born six sons and three daughters, of whom five sons and two daughters survive him, with their mother, to mourn their mutual loss. In 1876 Mr. McCuen located in Lincoln Township, Audubon County, where he resided until 1900, when, with his wife, he moved to Avoca to live with their daughter, Mrs. Pickrell. In 1903 they moved to Leeds, a suburb of Sioux City, residing there for two years, when failing health brought them back to their daughter's home in Avoca. March 1, 1909, both families moved to Naper, Nebraska, where his death occurred June 2, after a brief illness. The remains were brought to Manning for burial in the family lot in the Manning Cemetery. The funeral services were held in the M.E. Church at 4 p.m. Friday, June 4, Rev. Harvey preaching the sermon from Psalm 90:12.

Brother McCuen was converted in early manhood and united with the M. E. church, of which he continued a member until locating in Audubon County, when there being no M.E. Church near, he joined the United Brethren church. On moving to Leeds he transferred his membership to the M.E. Church at that place, where his name continued until his death. For over sixty years he led a Christian life, helping in all church work to the limit of his time and strength, being especially interested in the singing. Being endowed by nature with a melodious voice, he led in singing the songs of Zion for many years. Only a few days before his death he made a selection of hymns to be sung at his funeral, and one of his last requests was for music.

Owing to age and infirmities Mrs. McCuen was unable to accompany the remains, but a number of the children were present and followed the body to its last resting place.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."

Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Ben McCuen, wife and daughter, of Lake City; William and Amos McCuen, of Ponca, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. George McCuen, of Ponca, Nebraska; Frank McCuen, of Sioux City; Mrs. William Pickrell, who accompanied the remains from Naper, Nebraska; Mary Reed, of Leeds, a niece of the deceased; Mrs. Maggie Range, of Avoca, a friend of the family; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coomes, of Lanesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins, of Tenant, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Babcock, of Sioux City.

Card of Thanks.
We desire to express our heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us during our recent bereavement.
MRS. MCCUEN AND CHILDREN.