WORKMAN, George W.

WORKMAN, ROADS, LEA, POSTTLEWAIT, SCOTT, BECK, WHITE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/17/2007 at 10:55:19

"Fairfield Ledger Weekly", April 6, 1881

Death of an Old Citizen.

George W. WORKMAN died at his home in this city, Friday, April 1, 1881, aged 69 years, 4 months and 17 days. While physically failing for several years, his general health has been fair. He was taken seriously sick four days before his death with pneumonia. Mr. WORKMAN was born in Brownsville, Pa., where he resided until 1835. From there he went to Chillicothe, Ohio, and in 1838 was married to Miss Mary ROADS. He was in the hotel business for about 12 years. In 1865 he moved to this county with his family, and settled on a farm near this city, where he resided for nearly seven years. He then moved into the city and engaged in the hide and leather business, which he pursued for about 12 years. He was strictly honorable in all his dealings and was esteemed by his fellow citizens. Seven children were born unto him, of whom five are living and with the bereaved widow mourn their loss. The funeral took place Tuesday morning, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah LEA, of Keosaqua, Mr. John POSTTLEWAIT and wife, and Mrs. E. M. B. SCOTT, of Ottumwa, and Mrs. R. S BECK, were in attendance at the funeral. The religious exercises were conducted by elder A. J. WHITE.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.