Job Penson Died 1873

PENSON

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 7/30/2016 at 23:25:50

Dubuque Herald, Jan. 3, 1873

DEATH OF A SEXTON – Job Penson, who for three years past has filled the position of sexton of the First Presbyterian Church, expired on New Year’s Day, and was buried yesterday. He had resided in this city for some twenty-five years, and had no relatives in this vicinity. His age was 57 years.