Levi L. Wasson

WASSON

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 3/7/2006 at 10:12:29

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, April 22, 1914

Levi L., son of Jehiel and Sarah Wasson was born in Huntington county, Indiana, Jan. 11, 1842 and died at Winterset, Madison county, Iowa, April 20, 1914, age 71 years, 3 months, 8 days.

In 1854, at the age of 11 years, he came with his parents to Lee county, Iowa, and in 1856 to Madison county, which has since been his home.

He is survived by one brother, Ed. E. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ April 21st, conducted by Rev. L. F. Davis.

Interment in Rock City cemetery.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, April 22, 1914
Page 1, Column 2

Levi Wasson Dies Suddenly

Levi Wasson, one of the oldest residents of Winterset, was found dead on --- at the rear of Carey Brothers grocery where he had been sleeping for the past few months. He was in his usual health Sunday evening and it is believed he died from an attack of heart trouble.

Vi Wasson, as he was best known, came to this county in 1856. From some cause he could not talk in ordinary language but made himself understood in signs and short words or Indian fashion. In spite of this handicap he was a shrewd observer and years ago he followed the trade of harness maker, at which he excelled.

He seldom went away from the public square and for years had not been outside of the city. He had a kind, inoffensive way and his familiar face will be missed on the streets of Winterset, where he spent so many years.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ on Tuesday afternoon and burial in the family lot in the Winterset cemetery.

One brother, E. E. Wasson, of Douglas township survives him. He was past 71 years of age.

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