Alderson, John 1852-1921

ALDERSON, SUNTER, CARPENTER, MOYNA

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Date: 1/13/2004 at 04:31:14

Strawberry Point, 28 May 1921 Another Pioneer Dies, Mr. John Alderson

The citizens of Strawberry Point and vicinity were saddened last Saturday to learn of the death of a pioneer resident of Cox Creek Township. It was known that he had been quite sick during the
winter, but of late he was feeling better and was able to be about and to Strawberry Point. His death ends the life a worthy citizen and esteemed neighbor. As a husband and father he was honored and respected. As a citizen he took part in the civic doings of his township and county. He was active in promoting better farming conditions and was for a time president of the Strawberry Point District Fair Association. He was also one of the faithful ones who looked carefully after the Cox Creek Cemetery.

Genial, accommodating, active, industrious, deeply in earnest, he leaves a record that can always be pointed to with pride. Such men are worth a great deal to our country, and his worth will remain as long as memory lingers. Those who sorrow can be comforted in the thought that his life was well spent, and that the world was much better by his living in it.

Obituary

Mr. John Alderson
At his home in Cox creek Township, Clayton Co., Iowa, May 28, 1921, Mr. John Alderson,
surrounded by his immediate family, passed away after a severe illness of several months. Mr.
Alderson was the son of Thomas and Esther (Sunter) Alderson, and was born in South Church
County, Durham, England April 6, 1852.

In the same month, he with his parents emigrated to America and settled near New Philadelphia.
Between the ages of 10 and 16 he worked in the coal mines. In 1869 they moved to Iowa and
settled in Cox Creek Township where he grew to manhood.

In 1880 he was united in marriage to Susanah (sic) Carpenter. To this union were born eight
children. Seven of whom survive the father. One girl, Esther, died in infancy.

For his kindness and disposition, Mr. Alderson was esteemed by all who knew him. His faithfulness
as a husband and father endeared to him every member of the family. He was an honest man and an
obliging neighbor. He leaves to mourn his wife and five sons: Ray and Miles of Strawberry Point,
Merritt of Mederville, and Evertt and Ellsworth at home. Two daughters, Mrs. John (Elsie) Moyna,
Strawberry Point, and Jessie at home. Eight grandchildren and one brother Fred, Mederville, and a host of friends and relatives.

The funeral was held from the home Monday and was largely attended. Burial was in Cox Creek
Cemetery in the family lot. Rev. N. C. Kirby, Pastor of the M. E. Church conducted the services.

source: Clayton County Register/Journal, May 28, 1921