George W. Westfall 1831-1904

WESTFALL, BLAKE, JARRARD

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 2/4/2022 at 06:31:54

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, IA
Wednesday, November 2, 1904
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The death of George W. Westfall occurred at his home in Oakland township, Friday, Oct 28. The funeral conducted by Rev. J. C. Kendrick occurred Sunday, October 30 at 10 o'clock p. m., burial in the Oakland cemetery. Mr. Westfall was born in Indiana in 1831. He came to Iowa with his parents in 1834, settling in Des Moines county, Yellow Springs township. In September, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, 4th Iowa Cavalry and served until honorably discharged, November 4, 1864. Since that time his home was in Oakland township until his death.

On September 2, 1869 he was married to Miss Alice Blake, a daughter of the late Joseph Blake. She with one daughter, Mrs. Lottie Jarrard, survive him. Both were with him during his last sickness and death. Mr. Westfall's fatal illness, of only two week's duration, was the result of a paralytic stroke; but he had been in quite feeble health for two years of more. He was a good square honest man and citizen.