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VORHES, John D. 1864-1946

VORHES, BRUNNER, RICHARDS

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/26/2014 at 23:11:31

MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - John D. Vorhes, 82, born near Marble Rock, April 22, 1864, to Peter and Louisa Vorhes. He married Mattie L. Richards on February 27, 1890.

After their marriage they moved onto their farm southwest of Charles City, where they lived 22 years and near Forest City five years, coming to Marble Rock in 1921 where they lived until Mrs. Vorhes' death July 24, 1934; Since then Mr. Vorhes had lived in Charles City and Marble Rock, the last 14 months being with a niece, Mrs. Ed Enabnit.

He leaves one sister, Mrs. Sadie Brunner, Greene; four brothers: Ralph, Marble Rock: William, Denver, Colo.; Ethan, Gridley, Cal.; George, Webster City.

His father, mother and three brothers, Orville, James and Ross, preceded him in death.

Funeral here Tuesday.

Source: Waterloo Daily Courier, Tuesday, June 4, 1946


 

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