COLLINS, Margaret (Dickson) 1833-1921

COLLINS, DICKSON

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 11/12/2012 at 16:29:39

Postville Herald, 17 Feb. 1921.

Mrs. Margaret Collins, pioneer resident of Alamakee county, passed away at her home in Luana, Tuesday night. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 18, 1833, and at the time of her death was 87 years, 10 months and 15 days old. In 1850 she came to America with her parents, residing in New York City with her parents until 1857 when they came to Iowa and this place has been her home since. Her husband, Oscar Collins, preceded her in death by only a few months having died last fall. She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Lyman Robert; also three brothers, David Dickson of Waukon, William of California and Robert of Independence, beside a host of other relatives and close friends. The funeral was held this afternon in the Luana M. E. church. Interment in the Hardin cemetery.

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