Wanless, Levan 1813 - 1901
WANLESS, DILLY, DAMON
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:22
Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Oct. 1, 1901, FP, C2
Mr. Levan Wanless, one of the pioneers of northern Iowa, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Damon, in Cresco last Saturday morning.
Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Oct. 4, 1901, LP, C5
Obituary.
Levan Wanless was born in Pocahontas County, West Virgina{sic} March 21, 1813, and lived in his native county and state for over 43 ears. February 11, 1836, he was married to Miss Nancy Dilly, and in 1856 they removed to Winneshiek county, Iowa, and settled upon a farm where their family grew up and which is still owned by a member of the family.
Three daughters and six sons were theirs, the second, a daughter, died in infancy.
Mr Wanless was associated with the early settlement of Winneshiek county, and shared with his family the hardships and privations of pioneer life. He amassed a goodly fortune by industry and thrift, and insisted that all with whom he was connected should observe in their practices the elements which he considered essential to true nobility viz. industry, honesty and morality.
His was an unpretentious spirit, display he dispised. He judged no ones worth by their fortune or their apparrel. He was a close student of mankind and drew swift and accurate conclusions.
He was a diligent reader of good literature, an excellent bible student, and an entertaining conversationalist, in advanced years his mind was clear and active, and his interest keen in the notable events of the day.
Four years ago he was injured by a runaway horse and has been a patient sufferer much of the time since, but was not confined to the house until a few weeks before his death which occurred Sept. 28th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene Damon, in this city. All of his children, except two sons who reside in the far west, were with him in his last illness and ministered to his every want. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the home by Rev. Silke and his grave is in Oak Lawn beside that of his wife who died in January 1895.
Oak Lawn Cemetery
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