Lathrop, James Sheldon 1849 – 1924

LATHROP, FEATHER, DAWS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/24/2013 at 11:26:25

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer February 15, 1924, Page 4

James Sheldon Lathrop

James Sheldon Lathrop, the youngest son of Nelson and Angeline Lathrop, was born at Mineral Point, Wis., November 9th, 1849, and departed this life February 11th, 1924

He came to Howard County, Iowa, in the year 1869 with his parents, settling on a farm one miles west of Howard Center. Howard Center has been his home ever since.

He was united in marriage to Carrie Feather, December 4th, 1872. To this union one daughter was born dying in infancy. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, December 4th, 1922.

He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, two brothers: Will of Seattle, Washington, George of Chicago, Ill. and one sister, Mrs. Fred Daws of Cresco, Iowa. “Uncle Jim,” as he was known by everybody, was a loving husband, a kind neighbor, always a friend in need, and loved by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

The funeral service was held at the home at Howard Center Wednesday afternoon in charge of Charles E. Luce, pastor of the Cresco Methodist Church. Interment was in the Howard Center Cemetery, February 18th, 1924.

Out of town relatives and friends were: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Daws, Wyoming, Iowa, Mrs. Lewis P. Roach, Plainfield, Iowa, Mrs. Frank Biwer, McIntire, Iowa, Mrs. Leo Biwer, Elma, Iowa, and Mr. Rush Sager, Minneapolis, Minn.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers.

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