LAYLIN, William 1824-1899

LAYLIN, DEPUE, CHAMBERS

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Date: 12/29/2003 at 03:27:28

William Laylin Dies After a Long Illness and Is Interred at Horton.

Died, at his home in Nashua, January 1, 1899, from a complication of diseases, William Laylin, aged 74 years. The deceased was born in Hurron County, Ohio, July 19, 1824. On July 4, 1846 he was married to Miss Mary Fish. During the long years they spent together four children were born to them three of which survive him. In 1847 he moved to Illinois, where he lived until 1852, when he took his family to California by the overland route. In 1857 he returned East and located in Ohio where he remained until 1860. In 1873 he came to Bremer county, where Mrs. Laylin died the same year. In November, 1873 he was married to Mrs. Eliza Depue. In 1876 death again robbed him of a life companion, and later he was married to Mrs. Catherine Chambers, who survives him. Mr. Laylin was a kind husband and father, and a neighbor who was always geniai and obliging. His last illness was a long and painful one but kind friends tried to lighten the burden by friendly acts. The funeral took place at the home Tuesday and the interment occured at Horton, Rev. Sutton officiating.

The Nashua Reporter, Nashua, Iowa
January 5, 1899