Askew, John 1800 - 1888
ASKEW, STEARNS
Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 1/14/2023 at 08:13:16
Elkader Weekly Register, 03 May 1888.
John Askew, father of Mrs. C. F. Stearns, is dangerously sick at the home of his son in Sperry township, and his death is momentarily expected. Mr. Askew is one of the pioneer settlers of Sperry township, having located there in 1854, and his numerous friends in that vicinity hope he may recover.
LATER - Mr. Askew died on the evening of May 01st. He was a native of England, but came to this country at an early date, first locating at Lockport, N.Y., and afterwards to Clayton county. He was born in the year 1800, and so was nearly 88 years of age. He has lived a long life of usefulness and now goes to claim his reward beyond the grave. Further particulars next week.
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Elkader Register, Thur., 10 May 1888. Volga column.
John Askew, whose death was noted in the Register last week, was one of the pioneers of Sperry township. He came here in 1854 and took up some government land, on which he resided and worked for a number of years. Finally he sold the farm to his son Fred and since that time has divided his time between the homes of his daughter Mrs. C. F. Stearns, of Elkader, and his son Fred of this place, at which latter place he died May 01st, at the advanced age of 87 years, 5 months and 26 days. He was a member of the M.E. church. The funeral occurred on Wednesday last and was largely attended.
Clayton Obituaries maintained by Sharyl Ferrall.
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