House, Ira (1868-1905)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 12/21/2007 at 00:17:02

Maquoketa Record
March 8, 1905

Ira House, who passed away early Sunday morning, was born near Bridgeport, March 30, 1868. He married Miss Lulu Orr, April 1, 1895. Living on a farm south of town until recently when they moved to town. He was the father of three children, one having died in infancy. Besides the wife and two children, he leaves mother, two sisters and one brother. He is the 4th male member of the family to die within three years. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev Chandler officiating. Interment ceremonies conducted by Peerless lodge, Knights of Pythias.