Steohen Risley 1812-1903

RISLEY, MATTHEWS

Posted By: Dorothy (email)
Date: 11/26/2008 at 12:54:57

—The funeral of Stephen Risley,,
of this city, occurred yesterday at
10 a. m., Rev. Toothacre officiating.
Mr. Risley was born in Courtlaud
county, N. Y., in 1812 and was therefore
over 90 years of age. Two
children, Mrs. Cynthia Matthews
and John L. Risley survive to
mourn his loss. Funeral and interment
in Fairbank.

Oelwein Register - 7 Jan 1903
(body apparently moved to Woodlawn in Oelwein
at a later date)