John Watson (1818-1889)

WATSON, VIETS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/7/2013 at 07:34:32

Maquoketa Excelsior, Feb. 28, 1889

The Silent Reaper

John Watson, brother of Mott Watson, of this city and one of the pioneers of Jackson County, died at his home near Nashville early on the morning of February 20, 1889, of pneumonia, after a brief illness. Mr. Watson was born at Woodstock, Madison County, New York, September 18, 1818. March 3, 1845, he married Miss Emma Viets, of Amboy, Ohio. After 8 years of wedded life in New York, he came to Iowa in 1853 and settled on the farm where he passed the remainder of his life. He leaves three sons and a host of warm personal friends to mourn his demise, for John Watson was one of nature's noblemen. He was always a leader in every good work in the community where he lived, always had a kind word and when necessary, something more for his every acquaintance. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon from the Nashville church, Rev. Langridge officiating and the remains were laid to rest in the Buckeye Cemetery.

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