Bolsinger, Jackson 'John' 1839-1921

BOLSINGER, MCKINNEY, LYSTER

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 12/17/2017 at 18:04:18

Jackson Bolsinger, a civil war veteran died at his home here Monday at one o'clock p.m. Obituary later.

~Elkader Register, Thursday, March 3, 1921 (Graham news column)

Notes: an obituary was not located in later issues of the Register; dates from gravestone in the Bolsinger cemetery are Jan 10, 1839-Feb 28, 1921.

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John Bolsinger passed away at his home in Jefferson, shortly afternoon, Monday, February 28th in the 84th year of his age. He was born in Pennsylvania, coming to Iowa in early life.

This community was the family home for many years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters - Mrs. Nora McKinney, Mrs. George Lyster and Mrs. Florence Lyster, all of North Dakota; and three sons - Norman, George and Oscar Bolsinger of Jefferson.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, conducted by Mrs. P.M. Phillips and interment was made at the Bolsinger cemetery. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War. Sympathy is extended the family in the loss of a good husband and father and the G.A.R. in the loss of a faithful comrade.

~Edgewood Journal, March 10, 1921

Note: Served w/ Co. E, 140th PA Inf.