John McLurg 1818-1884)

MCLURG

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/20/2009 at 15:21:16

Maquoketa Excelsior, May 24, 1884

Former Zwingle Farmer Dies

John McLurg died at his residence in this city on Wednesday the 21st, inst Mr. McLurg was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1818, and was consequently was little past 66 years of age. He came to Jackson County in the year 1850 and settled on a farm near Zwingle where he continued to reside until about four years ago, when he moved to this place. He was a man of sterling integrity and was universally respected. He appeared to be in usual health until about four weeks before his death when he was taken with lumbago, which developed other diseases that carried him off. He left him surviving four children, all of whom were present during his sickness but one, who resides in Texas. His remains were taken to Zwingle for interment beside his wife who died several years ago.