DOROW, William J. (1840-1915)

DOROW, SCHILLING

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 4/9/2015 at 18:11:12

WILLIAM DOROW DEAD.

William John Dorow was born in Ratzeburg, Pommerania, Germany, on July 31st, 1840. He emigrated to this country in the year 1882 and settled in Pennsylvania. Two years later he came to this neighborhood and has been living in and near Garner ever since.

He was married to Miss Minnie Schilling, who died five years ago. To this union eight children were born who survive him.

Deceased died December 31st, 1915, from burns received from his burning house.

The funeral services were held Monday from the Ev. Lutheran St. Paul's church from the undertaking rooms of J. R. Fleenor and the remains were laid at rest in Concord cemetery.

Rev. Geo. H. Koch had charge of the services Deceased was seventy five years and five months old at the time of his death.

source: Garner Signal, 5 Jan 1916