Cuyler Copeland Draper (1921)
DRAPER, PRENTISS, RILEY
Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 2/24/2008 at 15:58:44
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, January 26, 1921C. C. DRAPER
C. C. Draper was born at Whitehall, N.Y., June 25, 1830 and died at Peru, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1921, age 90 years, 6 months, 10 days.
At the age of four years he came with his parents to Hudson, Ohio. In the year of 1852 he came to Rockford, Ill., where he spent a part of his early life. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Prentiss of Roscoe, Ill., Dec. 1, 1853. To this union were born six children, four boys and two girls, all of whom are living , except Alice S., who died July 8, 1910.
Those still living are: Mrs. Bruce Riley of Mount Vernon; E. N. and C. A. Draper of Waterloo; H. B. Draper of Cedar Falls and L. A. Draper of Peru.
In the year 1864, he came with his family to Lamont, Iowa, where the greater part of his life was spent. He was converted in early manhood and united with the church of his choice to whose cause he ever remained faithful.
His companion passed away Feb. 10, 1917. For several years past he has made his home with his son, L. A. Draper of Peru. He leaves to mourn his death, five children, 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon, Jan. 6th. Rev. Shannon having charge of the service. Burial was at Glenwood cemetery, Goldfield, Iowa, on Friday.
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