David Robinson Tweed (1892 - 1918)

Born 25 Nov 1892 in Wheatland Township, Dickinson, Kansas, United States

Ancestors

Died 23 Jan 1918 at age 25 in Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma

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Biography

David was born in 1892. He was the son of Hugh Tweed and Nora Rogers.

David Robinson Tweed was a Veteran of WWI. Enlisted in Co. H, 139th Reg Kans Inf. Aug 1917.

He passed away in 1918 after a months illness of spinal meningitis. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Carlton, Dickinson Co., Kansas. Inscription: Enlisted in Co. H, 139th Reg Kans Inf. Aug 1917.

Obituary for David Robinson Tweed

Abilene Weekly Reflector Jan. 31, 1918 Pg. 5

Soldier Boy Buried With Patriotic Honors

David Robinson Tweed was born November 29, 1893, and died January 23, 1918, being 25 years, 1 month and 25 days old. His entire life, with the exception of the time he was at Camp Doniphan, was spent at Carlton. There he went to school and to church and worked on his father's farm. About six years ago he united with the Presbyterian church, and will be remembered as a consistent and faithful Christian. In response to his country's call he enlisted last July, and on August 5 joined Company H, later going to Camp Doniphan, where he died. The flag which covered his casket was a personal gift of Captain Browne. He leaves his father and mother, a younger sister and brother, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, January 26, in the Presbyterian church, Rev. S. H. Maxwell officiating.

Sources

• U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

• Wikipedia. 139th Infantry Regiment (United States).

• The Abilene Weekly Chronicle - 5 Sep 1917 - Page 3.

• The Abilene Weekly Chronicle - 19 Sep 1917 - Page 4,

• Find A Grave. David R. Tweed

• Abilene Weekly Reflector, Jan. 31, 1918, Pg. 5.

• The Dickinson County News - 31 Jan 1918 - Page 4.