Obituary from the "Danville Daily Democrat," 14 January 1906

Daniel Newton McQuitty, a former Danville resident, died of paralysis of the brain at 3 o'clock last Sunday morning at the home of his son, Elmer McQuitty, in Broadlands.

Mr. McQuitty was born in Boone County, Mo., 78 years ago, and spent the early part of his life there. Ten years ago, he came to Illinois with his son, with whom he made his home, and lived in Danville five years. He was well-known at Broadlands.

Short funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the home of Elmer McQuitty, after which the remains were taken to Rich Hill, Mo., for burial.

Submitted by Leah McKin