Rufus Ammon, 1908

AMMON

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 07:31:14

Rufus Ammon Dead

Monday morning [20 Jan 1908] Rufus Ammon died at the Emmet House [Estherville, Iowa] of pneumonia after a short illness. Funeral services were held from the residence of his son, A. E. Ammon, and the remains are to be taken today to Osage [Iowa] for burial. He was an old soldier, 73 years of age. He leaves two sons, Arthur of this city and Schyler of Osage. He was also a brother of the late John Ammon who preceded him to the great beyond two years ago. Deceased came to Estherville in 1887 and during his residence here made many friends.

Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Repulican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 22, 1908.