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Howard Milton LeGrand Goff, 1883-1930

GOFF, NOLAN, GADSBY

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/2/2014 at 17:06:28

H.M. LeGrand Goff, for many years a resident of Ruthven, died Saturday, February 1, at the home of his mother, Mrs. D.A. Goff in Dickens at the age of 46 years, 8 months and 27 days. His death followed an illness of nearly one and one-half years.

Howard Milton LeGrand Goff, son of Dwight A. and Mary M. Goff, was born May 5, 1883, at Ruthven. He received his education in the public schools of Ruthven and spent his entire life in that vicinity except tow years that he lived on his homestead in Colorado. He was united in marriage to Miss Josie M. Nolan of Ruthven, November 14, 1905. To this union was born one daughter, Mary L.

He was engaged in farming near Ruthven until 1924 when he accepted a position as manager of the Ruthven Livestock Shipping Association at which he continued until taken sick in September 1928.

Mr. Goff was a great lover of horses and at different times had owned some of the best. His winning personality and honest dealings made him many friends who mourn his untimely departure.

He is survived by his wife and one daughter of Ruthven, his mother, Mrs. D.A. Goff and sister, Mrs. Ethel Gadsby of Dicken, a brother, C.W. Goff of Ruthven and many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Dickens Monday afternoon, February 3. Rev. Oliver Wigdahl of Mason City officiated. Burial was made in the Dickens cemetery. Pall bearers were Ray Garnett, Emanuel Newgaard, Emery Goff, Paul Goff, Harrison Goff, and Myron Needham, the last four being his cousins.

Source: Spencer Reporter, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa; February 5, 1930.

Interment in Dickens cemetery
 

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