John Dundey death notice 1887

DUNDEY, DUNDEE

Posted By: Cindy Bray Lovell (email)
Date: 2/18/2007 at 20:33:06

John Dundey a veteran ot the war of 1812 died recently at the residence ot his son, south of Waukon in Allamakee county. His age was ninety-one years and he was one of the few 1812 veterans living in this state.

"The New Era - Humeston, Wayne county, Iowa -- Nov. 3, 1887

contributor note: I didn't change the name on this death notice, but believe it should read "Dundee"

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Added by S. Ferrall, 4/1/2015:

John Dundey, a veteran and pensioner of the war of 1812, being a private in the 27th United States regiment in that war, died at the residence of his son in Jefferson township last Friday, being over 91 years and six months of age. He was buried in the family burying ground. Thos. Bell, 92 years old, living with C. B. Gordon, is also an 1812 veteran. There are now about thirty 1812 veterans living In Iowa.— Waukon Standard.

~Elkader Weekly Register, Thurs. Oct. 6, 1887