NIMS, William James 1854-1939

NIMS, CASEY

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Date: 7/1/2011 at 08:59:33

William James Nims 1854-1939

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FLOYD PIONEER DIES AT OSAGE
WILLIAM J. NIMS, 85, FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN FLOYD COUNTY

Osage – William J. Nims, 85, the first white child born in Floyd county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Casey, Tuesday morning.

He was born in Floyd County November 9, 1854. He was married in 1875.

Thirty years ago they moved to Osage to make their home. Since his wife’s death two years ago, he had made his home with his daughter.
Surviving are his daughter and two sons H. W. Nims of Norfolk, Nebraska and Max of Floyd County.
Funeral services will probably be held Thursday afternoon.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Tuesday August 22, 1939

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Osage City Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell, Iowa
William James Nims….death/burial August 22, 1939