John M. James (1945)
CARTER, JAMES
Posted By: Treva Patterson
Date: 8/14/2006 at 09:58:00
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, April 11, 1945JOHN JAMES, 76, DIED HERE LAST WEDNESDAY
John James, a life-long resident of this county, died here Wednesday of last week at the age of 76 years.
Mr. James was born near Winterset on June 15, 1868, the son of Nathan and Lizzie James, who were pioneer residents of this community. His only surviving near relative is a half-brother, Morris Carter of California.
Funeral services were held last Friday from the Ramsey-Richards funeral home in charge of the Rev. W. P. Gordon, pastor of the United Presbyterian church. Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.
_________________________
The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, April 12, 1945
Page 1, Column 6Services Held For John James
John James died April 4, at the county farm north of town, after a short illness, at the age of 77.
He was born in Madison county June 15, 1868, the son of Nathan and Lizzie James. When he was quite young, he left Madison county, returning in 1882, where he remained until his death. He was a member of the local Four Square church.
Only survivors are one half-brother, Maurice Carter in California, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry James of St. Charles and a nephew, Evan James.
Funeral services were held at the Ramsey–Richards funeral home, April 6 with Rev. William Gordon officiating. Burial took place in Winterset cemetery.
_________________________Coordinator's note: Middle initial taken from his Iowa Death Certificate.
Gravesite
Madison Obituaries maintained by Linda Griffith Smith.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen