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Metcalf, John H. (1829-1903)

METCALF, ANDERSON

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 4/24/2017 at 14:51:32

Stanhope Mail, Stanhope, Iowa, Thursday, November 23, 1905

John H. Metcalf was born Sept. 20th, 1829 in New York. Removed to Iowa when a mere boy and was a stage driver before railroads were known in these parts. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Anderson, June 3, 1860 and settled in Ackley, Iowa, removing later to his farm in Clear Lake Township this Co., where he has since made his home. There were born to them seven children, six which to day mourn his loss, one died during infancy.

In early life he united with the Presbyterian church, which was the church of his choice. He was a true husband, a kind father, a good neighbor. His faithful wife has preceded him some years. He leaves six children, 3 girls and 3 boys, a host of friends to mourn his loss.

[burial Lawn Hill Cemetery, rural Stanhope, Iowa]


 

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