Museum. Death Montford suffered from poor health for many years, including malaria. He made several trips to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and took various medicines to try to alleviate some of his ailments. In the winter of 1895–1896, Montford suffered from numerous ailments at once, and after being bed-ridden for several months, died on Monday, February 17, 1896. The following day, every business in Minco closed to show their respects, and the headline of the February 21 issue of the Minco newspaper read "A Good Citizen Gone." He was 52 years old. Montford was buried in the Silver City cemetery with his first wife, Mary. E.B. took over his father's affairs and looked after his numerous younger siblings, most of whom were still children. Addie, Montford's widow, died in 1905, and E.B. arranged for her to be buried next to Montford. References 1843 births 1896 deaths