George F. Potts 1840-1919

POTTS, MAXWELL, FISHEL, FOWLER, POWER, MORELAND, PECK, JACOBS, KOCHER, BRADLEY

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Manchester Democrat, Wednesday, Oct 29, 1919, Manchester, IA, Page: 7

Death comes sometimes in a cruel guise and sometimes as an angel of Mercy to deliver from hopeless illness and suffering. Such was the release that came to our townsman George F. Potts, on Tuesday, October 21, 1919. His illness dated from March 1st, 1918, and the last few months of his life were characterized by a wearisome illness and much suffering. George Fore Potts was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1840, therefore in his 79th year. He moved with his parents to Iowa when a mere lad landing at Dubuque on April 16th, 1846. The family located in Mallory Township, Clayton County, where he grew to young manhood. He enlisted in Co. F., 12th, US Infantry at Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 10, 1865. He left home going to Montana in March 1868, where he spent three years in mining. On September 23rd, 1869 he was united in marriage with Mrs. Anne E. Peck. of Clayton County, Iowa. To this union five children were born, three daughters in childhood, he is survived by his wife and two sons, the latter dying faithful companion of fifty years, and the daughters, Mrs. Effie Jacobs, Mrs. Nannie Kocher and Miss Clara Potts, who ministered to his every want and comfort during his long illness. On January 1st, 1885, he engaged in the mercantile business here, which he continued until one year ago last March when his health suddenly failed. Out of respect to his memory the business houses were closed during the obsequies were held from his late home Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. F. M. Phillips delivered the sermon, and the singing was by a quartet; Mesdames Landis, Coons, Evers and Merten. The casket was borne by the soldiers of the World War, while veterans of the Civil War acted as honorary pallbearers. The services at the grave were conducted by the G. A. R. and amidst a profusion of lovely bloom, the remains of the pioneer citizen were laid to rest:

Out of the world, very weary,
Into the mansions of rest;
Out of land, very dreary,
Into the land of the blest.

Among those from out of town in attendance were: G. C. C. Bradley, Mrs. R. W. Fishel and daughter of Manchester; Messrs.: Fowler and Powers of Edgewood, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moreland of Dyersville, Mr. and Mrs. George Potts of Hazelton and L. W. Maxwell and wife of Turkey River. The family wishes to return thanks for aid given and sympathy extended also for the beautiful floral tokens.