A. G. H. CONOVER, M. D., deceased, Mason City; born in Morgan Co., Ill., in 1834; he devoted all his spare time in early life to study, and completed his education at the Medical University at Ann Arbor, Mich.; after two years of practice at Manito, he located in Mason City and followed his profession with great success until his decease, which occurred at his residence March 13, 1874. He took a deep interest in the cause of religion, and was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church; he was also an honored member of the Masonic Order, having reached the degree of Knight Templar, and had officiated as Master of Anchor Lodge, No. 615; the Knights Templar came out by special train to assist in performing the last rites over their beloved brother, the Masonic ceremonies being performed by L. M. Hillyer, of Havana, and J. S. Townsend, W. M. of Anchor Lodge, No. 615, J. S. Baner acting as Chaplain, in presence of and assisted by a large circle of the Masonic Fraternity. At a meeting of Damascus Commandery, No. 42, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the high regard of the above Order for the memory of their deceased brother comrade and Sir Knight, A. G. H. Conover, a copy of which was printed in the Mason City Independent of March 20, 1874. His marriage with Mary E. Ambrose was celebrated June 27, 1865; two children were the fruit of this union, Anna Mason and John Alfred; Mrs. Conover was a daughter of J. C. Ambrose, one of our prominent merchants, and whose biography also appears in this work.



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