STURGIS, John W. (1838-1896)

STURGIS, CARVER

Posted By: Jane Adams (email)
Date: 3/16/2004 at 17:47:58

“JOHN W. STURGIS, whose death occurred recently in Round Prairie Township, was born June 12, 1838, in Morgan County, Ill., and came to Jefferson County, Iowa, with his parents in 1840. He was married to Rachel Carver in 1862. Five children were born to them: four sons and one daughter: Eliza M., who died July 27, 1886; William, the oldest son, in Memphis, Mo.; George N., Edward and Charles, with their mother at home. His death occurred March 9, 1896, of cancer of the liver…..Funeral Tuesday from the Mt. Zion Church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Holmes.”

The Fairfield Tribune
March 25, 1896, 7-3.