J.S. Borzee, 1835-1906

BORZEE, FISK, RIDGEWELL

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Date: 12/26/2016 at 10:35:15

The West Union Gazette
West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa
Thursday, January 5, 1906
Page 2, column four

J.S. BORZEE DEAD.

From the New Hampton papers we learn of the death of J.S. Borzee, one of early settlers of Bethel twp. in this county. He was born in Cattarangus county, New York, Juno 28, 1835. In the early 1870s he was caught out in a blizzard and was so badly frozen that both feet had to be amputated. For several years he drove a merchandise wagon about the country, and in late years he had a Racket Store in Elma. He was in failing health for some time but was taken worse at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fisk, in Waterloo. He grew weaker continually and passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ida Ridgewell in Elma.

The body was brought to N e w Hampton Sunday for burial, the services being conducted at the cemetery by Rev. D . M. Parker.

He is survived by two daughters who two have the sympathy of all in their bereavement .