DUNNING, Francisco A. 'Francis' 1831-1907

DUNNING, NOBLE, NAGLE

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 1/8/2020 at 15:32:36

Francis Dunning dies last Wednesday. The funeral was held at his home conducted by Rev. H.J. Wyatt, Pastor Luana Methodist church. He was buried in the Hardin cemetery.

Deceased was born in 1831; has lived in Iowa nearly 60 years having settled on government land in Franklin Township, Allamakee County.

Francisco A. Dunning was born in Erie county, Penn., Jan. 2nd, 1831. Died at his home in Franklin Twp. Allamakee Co. Feb. 6th, 1907.

When Mr. Dunning was about 18 years of age he went as a sailor on the great lakes where he spent five or six years when his father decided to come west and at the earnest request of his mother, Mr. Dunning came with them making the journey by team to Eggerton, Wis., where they tarried a part of a year, then came to Iowa where Mr. Dunning and the subject of this sketch took each a quarter-section of government land whichever since been his home.

March 13, 1861, Mr. Dunning and Miss Caroline Noble were united in marriage. To them were born three children: Mrs. Julius Nagle of Franklin, Twp., John and Frank who have always remained at home with their parents taking the best of care of them.

Mr. Dunning was an exemplary husband, a most excellent father and a kind neighbor. He will be sadly missed, not only in his home but by his many friends and neighbors.

~McGregor News, Wednesday, February 13, 1907 (Luana column)