Monroe County Obituaries





THE MONROE DEMOCRAT JULY 15, 1886

"Death of Alexis Labo"

Alexis Labo died at his residence in the Fourth ward, Saturday, the 10th inst. The deceased was born in a house which stood upon the river bank in the eastern part of the city, but the exact date we are unable to ascertain. His age is variously stated, at 82 to 89 years, some of his family giving the latter age which is probably pretty nearly correct. His life, as is that of every pioneer, is a part of the history of the county and was full of adventure. He saw much of the war of 1812 though he did not enter the army. He saw his father shot beside him in their house on the north side of the river by an Indian after opening the door to speak with several of them. The deceased, his sister and an uncle were obliged to fly for their lives and were pursued by the savages. After hiding and wandering about in the wilderness several days they succeeding in escaping. The deceased was married three times. He was the father of 18 children, all of the first marriage, of whom ten sons and three daughters survive him. He also leaves a widow. His residence was in Frenchtown, where he accumulated a handsome property, until about 1869 when he removed to the city to pass his declining years in the ease and comfort he had so well earned. Mr. Labo was always an honored and respected citizen and member of society, and his death will be regretted by all who knew him, particularly by our old French residents of whom he was one. A large number of friends paid their last tribute of respect to him by attending the funeral services at St. Mary's church Monday forenoon.


Submitted by Lynn Thomas