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John Henry Farson (1895)

BRADSHAW, FARSON, KESLER

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 7/26/2004 at 09:20:52

May 1895

Dr. J. H. Farson was born in Wood county West Virginia July 19, 1837. At the age of 12 years he moved to Washington county Ohio, remaining there three years, then with his parents moved to Iowa July 10, 1859.

He united in marriage with Susan Kesler, and to them two children were born. He was ordained to preach the gospel in 1867. He moved to Laurens, Iowa in 1883, having lived there the past 12 years and during that time he lost his companion. He then was married to Luella Bradshaw, and to them was born one daughter. The angel of death bore him home on May 13, 1895. His remains were brought back to Truro and laid to rest in the Hartman cemetery.

Now the golden link is broken, Many a bitter tear is shed, For he is dead and gone to glory, With the angels there to dwell.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, 24 May 1895
Page 4

Died, at his home in Lawrence, Iowa, May 13, 1895, Mr. J. H. Farson, aged 57 years and ten months. Mr. Farson was well known in this community, having lived in this vicinity for a number of years.

His remains were brought here Wednesday for burial. Rev. Creger conducted the funeral services at the Christian church, of which he was a member.
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The Pocahontas Country Sun
Laurens, Iowa
Thursday, May 16, 1895
Page 3, Column 3

DR. J. H. Farson, after an illness of nearly a year, died Monday forenoon. He was taken sick last summer and every day since then was the constant care of friends and family.

The remains were taken to Truro, Madison county, for interment on Tuesday. The services were held at the Christian church, and the masonic lodge having immediate charge of remains to the train.

He was an old soldier, having served his country long and well and for which services he has long been receiving a pension which in only a small way compensated him for his services. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death.

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