Joseph Bixler

BIXLER

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 4/10/2014 at 18:58:18

Joseph Bixler passed away at the home of his daughter in Villisca, Monday of this week, at the advanced age of 79 years, 7 months, and 14 days. Funeral services were held from the residence in Villisca yesterday morning and the remains brought to this city. Interment was made in the Quincy Cemetery where a short service was held by Rev. A. Y. Cupp. Deceased was a brother of William Bixler and Jacob Bixler of this county. He was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and raised in Ohio. When a young man he resided for a time in Indiana, coming from that state to Adams Couty in 1854, and was one of the ealiest settlers in this neighborhood. Mr. Bixler resided in the vicinity of Quincy until about 20 years ago, when he moved to Red Oak. After residing there for about five years, he moved to Villisca, where he had two daughters, with whom he made his home. Mr. Bixler was twice married, both wives preceding him in death. Four sons and two daughters alluded to survive the old gentleman, the sons being in Omaha and other points in the west.
Adams County Free Press, June 22, 1910, page 6