George Sizer (1838-1906)

SIZER, BATES, ALLEN

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 4/28/2010 at 08:05:26

Preston Times, Preston, Iowa, April 20, 1906

OBITUARY-

George Sizer was born at Ashby, near Great Grimsby, England, January 6, 1838. His mother died when he was 5 years old and his father when he was 10. He was cared for by his aunt Mrs. John Barker, and in 1851 came to America with his aunt and uncle and from that time has lived in this vicinity.

He enlisted in Company A, 24th regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry on August 19, 1862. He served three years and received an honorable discharge at the close of the war. On November 29, 1865, he was united in marriage with Thamer E. Bates, at DeWitt, Clinton County, Iowa. The new home was established on a farm about 5 miles southwest of Miles. After living there three years the family moved to Paris, Linn County, Iowa, where they lived for six years, until Mr. Sizer’s health gave way, making it impossible for him to farm longer. In 1875, they moved to Miles, where he resided until his death.

Of the nine children given into the home, one died in infancy, two, Robert M. and Edwin A., died in March, 1877, and the remaining six are all living and were present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Blanche Allen, of Miles; William R., of Corwith, Iowa; Lewellyn E. and Roy L., of Sabula; Harry and Alice at home.

Mr. Sizer was converted under the preaching of the Rev. Rufus Ricker, in January, 1873, at Paris, Iowa. He united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and remained a member until death. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and were under the direction of Alf. Schofield Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of which the deceased was an honored member. The G. A. R. Post acted as escort. The pall bearers were members of Sons of Veterans. They were: Charles Denick, Will Wilson, Harry Miles, Albert Howard, Arta Kellogg and F. E. Tripp. At the grave impressive ceremonies of the G. A. R. were given, concluding with the solemn taps of the U. S. Army.

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