James Stanton (1822-1918)

STANTON

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 09:46:52

Jackson Sentinel, June 11, 1918

Obituary

James Stanton

James Stanton was born March 28, 1822 in Essex County, New York and died May 21, 1918, aged 96 years and 2 months. He was married twice. His first marriage occurred on June 31, 1845. Five children were born to this union, two daughters, who have passed away and three sons. The second marriage was solemnized three years after the Civil War. Five children were born to this union, three daughters and two sons. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton have resided in this county for 31 years. For eighteen years they lived north of Page. They have made their home in Ewing for thirteen years. Mr. Stanton was a veteran of Co. J, 24th Iowa Infantry. For three years he fought in defense of his country. His wife died a few weeks after his return from the war. The care and worry that war brings was more or less the cause of her death. Mr. Stanton leaves to mourn his death his good wife, four sons, three daughters, forty-four grandchildren, besides a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, May 22, and interment at the Ewing cemetery, Rev. James E. Jones officiating.