M. ROLOFSON

ROLOFSON, MCCLELLAND, MAUROSS

Posted By: Nancee Seifert (email)
Date: 1/6/2010 at 15:28:14

The Journal
Leon, Iowa
August 16, 1883

DIED -- In Eagleville, Mo., Aug. 2d, 1883, of dropsy, Mr. M. ROLOFSON, aged
83 years.

Mr. ROLOFSON was born in Kentucky in the year 1800, where he lived until the
year 1820. He then moved to southern Illinois, where he married Miss RUTHA
MCCLELLAND, of Tennessee. He lived there until 1832, when he moved to
McLean County, Ill., where he lived about 12 years. He then moved to Boone
County, Iowa, and lived there two years; moved from there to Harrison County
Mo., and lived there 10 years. He next went to Callaway County, Mo., and
then to DeWitt County, Ill, where his wife died. He then came to Decatur
County, Iowa and lived with his daughter, Mrs. A.M. MAUROSS for 8 years. He
then went to Missouri, where he lived until his death. He had 12 children,
9 of which are living and 3 dead.

He embraced religion at an early age and united with the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. When he came to Iowa, not finding any of his
denomination, he united with the United Brethren. He led a Christian life,
though darkened by many clouds, he at last reached a golden sunset. He died
shouting and his last words were, "I feel that angels are standing around my
bed ready to carry me home." He leaves relatives and friends here who will
sadly mourn his loss.

Thus death has taken father home

But he's free from care and pain,
And may we all be well prepared

To live with him again.
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January 6, 2010
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