William John Winstone, Sr.,1836-1912

SCRIVENS, WINSTONE

Posted By: Connie White <cwhite12302@comcast.net>
Date: 11/6/2009 at 15:01:54

Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa
June 12, 1912, Page 8

W. J. Winstone, Sr. died at his residence southwest of Brooks, Iowa, June 8, 1912, aged 76 years, 4 months and 24 days. He was born in Oakridge, Bixley Parish, Gloucestershire, England, January 17, 1836. He was married August 14, 1859, to Miss Sarah Ann Scrivens, and to this union were born seven daughters and two sons.

Mr. Winstone came to America in May 1870, and settled in Cedar County, Iowa, where he resided about seven years, then moved to his residence southwest of Brooks, Adams County, Iowa, where he has since resided.

He is survived by his wife, nine children, 30 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters.

All of the family was present at the time of his death except his oldest daughter, who resides in Oklahoma. Mr. Winstone united with the Presbyterian Church 32 years ago and has lived a faithful Christian life until his death.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home, at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. H.M. Posten, the Prebyterian minister of Nodaway, and interment was made in the Prairie Rose Cemetery at Brooks.

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