William Gourd Jr.

GOURD, DAGGETT, STILLENGER, LANDAY, CLAIR

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 3/5/2015 at 15:21:28

William Gourd was born in Corwall County, England, March 10, 1861 and died at his home in Prescott, January 17, 1929, at the age of 67 years, 10 months, and 7 days. He was baptized in the Church of England when a small child He came with his parents, William and Mary Ann Gourd to America in 1867 and settled in Pennsylvania, later moving to Illinois in 1871. From there he moved to Adams County, Iowa where the remainder of his life was spent with the Exception of five years in Colorado.
In 1894 he was united in marriage to Florence Elba Daggett. He is survived by his widow and six children, Mrs. L. E. Casey of Greenland, Arkansas, Bryon of Destinies, Iowa, Mrs. C. W. Landay and Mrs, J. N. Clair of Lafayette, Colorado, Theron of Corning, and Ethel who is at home. Also ten grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. T. W. Havlioud of Corning, and two brothers, Richard of Corning and Matthew of Greenland, Arkansas.
Mr. Gourd was a devoted husband and father and a kind neighbor, always with his cheerful and willing disposition, offering a helping hand where needed. The community in which he lived mourns his departure and he will be greatly missed by his family and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in Prescott, Saturday, January 19, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. C. R. Guest. Interment was made in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning.
Adams County Free Press, January 15, 1929, page 10