Clark, John Painton c1840 – 1899

CLARK, SNIEMAN, SMITH

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Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:25

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer January 20, 1899, FP, C5

OBITUARY.
John Painton Clark, at his home in 1st ward, Cresco, Iowa, Jan. 12, 1899, aged nearly 57 years.
He was born May 28, in Lycoming county, Penn, enlisted from that county in February 1865 in Co. M, 16th Penn. Cavalry, was discharged and came home the following August, 29th day and November 7th was married to Emmalinda Snieman, at Muncy, Penn,, Two daughters wore born to them. One died in infancy, the other, Mrs. Henry Smith, resides near Cottrell’s Ford, Howard county. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved to Iowa, settling for a short time in Allamakee county. In 1883 they bought the farm near Cottrell's Ford and lived there until they moved to Cresco nine years ago and bought the cosy home, where they hoped to spend their aged days together.
Deceased had suffered much with asthma and when taken with la grippe lived but one week. His lonely widow mourns a kind devoted husband, the daughter a loving father. He made friends of all acquaintances for he was a friend to all, a man without enemies, without reproach, for his life was upright. He was a member of Memorial Post, under the direction of which his funeral was conducted at the M. E. church, Jan. 14, Rev. Shaffer giving a comforting sermon. Two brothers, William, of Saratoga, and Allison, of Monona, were in attendance. His earthly form was laid in New Oregon cemetery, but his spirit dwells where pain and sorrow is not known.

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