Napoleon B. Metcalf (1832-1911)

METCALF, REYNOLDS, KESSLER

Posted By: Barry Mateer (email)
Date: 10/11/2021 at 16:18:26

Osceola Sentinel August 17, 1911

The subject of this sketch was born November 22, 1832, in Ohio, and died at the Soldiers’ home in Marshalltown, Iowa, August 12, 1911 at the age of seventy-eight years, nine months.

He left Ohio with his parents when he was in his infancy and came to illinois where he grew to manhood.
In 1856 he came to Clarke county and there in 1870, he was married to Margaret Reynolds who died July 5, 1896. To this union four children were born, all of whom are living.

Mr Metcalf was a member of the M.E. church and attended its services when his health permitted.

He enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served eighteen months. He leaves, of his immediate family, four children and ten grandchildren
The body was brought to Osceola and the funeral services took place Monday from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Kessler, conducted by Rev. L.B. Carpenter. Interment in Maple Hill.

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