SPHAR, John H. 1836-1910

SPHAR, MCHOSE, MCHOES

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Date: 9/3/2012 at 10:14:33

Obituary
John H. Sphar was born in Dauphin Co., Pa., Oct. 4, 1836, and died at Castalia, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1909, aged seventy-three years, two months, and twenty-five days. His early life was spent in canal boating in the Atlantic coast states. At the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted in the U.S Navy and Marines, serving four years. About the year 1868 he came to Illinois. On Dec. 20, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McHose [sic McHoes]. To this union was born four children, all of whom, with the wife, survive him. In 1872 he came to Iowa, where he resided until his death. He embraced religion at an early age, joined the United Brethren church, and remained a consistent member until the time of his death. The funeral was held from the Castalia U.B. church, Saturday, January first. The large concourse of people in attendance attested the high esteem in which he was held.

~Postville Review, Friday, January 14, 1910