William W. Groat (died 1898)

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Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/27/2011 at 10:14:58

Maquoketa Excelsior, December 12, 1898

DIED-

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At his home five miles north of Iron Hill, December 25, 1898, of dropsy, W. W. Groat, aged 71 years. Deceased was one among the old settlers of Brandon Township, an honest good citizen, a frugal, hard working man, until ill health overtook him. Something over a year ago (June 16, 1897) he lost his wife (Rhoda) and without children has been practically alone in this part of the world, though he has relatives in Nebraska and Western Iowa. The funeral took place Monday, December 26th at 10:00 a.m. from the house, with interment in the Wilson’s (Willison) cemetery, Rev. John Said officiating.