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Askew, John died 1888

ASKEW, STEARNS

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 1/14/2023 at 08:13:16

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.


 

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