John W. Ketcham, 1816-1900
KETCHAM, MILNE, STEBBINGS
Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 6/25/2013 at 12:58:08
Death of J.W. Ketcham
Mr. J.W. Ketcham, of Meadow township, died at his home on Saturday night after a few days sickness. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at the house, conducted by Rev. T.F. Bowen.
Mr. Ketcham was born on April 29, 1816, on Long Island, New York. He came west to Chicago in 1832 and was married to Magdalene Milne, Feb. 7, 1848.
Eight children were born to the four of whom survive their parents: Marion Stebbings and J.W. Ketcham, of Spencer, John R. and David A. Ketcham, of Meadow.
Mr. Ketcham came to Clay county in 1883 where he resided until the time of his death.
Source: The Spencer Herald, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; October 3, 1900.
Interment in Fairview cemetery
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