George F. Laing (1837-1920)

LAING

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 2/9/2010 at 14:48:43

Maquoketa Excelsior-Record
January 9, 1920

Pioneer Dies.

George F. Laing, one of the pioneers of this locality, died suddenly at his home in Sabula about eight o’clock Monday morning. Mr. Laing has been feeble for a year of more but was up and about the house and occasionally made a trip to town. Monday morning he arose as usual and went into the bath room. While here he was taken with a sinking spell and when found a few minutes later death had claimed him. George F. Laing was born near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on June 30, 1837, and attained the age of 82 years, 4 months and 5 days.

Mr. Laing is one of the last of those rugged old pioneers who helped convert the wilderness of Iowa into the wonderful agricultural state that it now is. He was a man of influence and popularity in his community and possessed a strong friendship through out this part of the county. It is with deep regret that we chronicle the passing of these sturdy old settlers.