W. L. Peterson (1856)

PETERSON

Posted By: Sharyl Ferrall (email)
Date: 2/18/2005 at 05:43:29

DIED. At McGregor, Iowa, on Monday morning [illegible] 6th, W.L. Peterson, aged about 55. The deceased was a stranger among us, having only been here a few weeks. We have learned but little in relation to his history, but a communication from his friends, addressed to [illegible] Miller, Esq., of McGregor, will be respon[illegible]. He had worked at the Carpenter and Jointer business until a few days before his death; his illness being very brief. He was a kind, inof[illegible] well informed, honest, man, and universally respected by those who had made his acquaintance. It is supposed he has a son near St. Charles, Iowa.

Republican & Intelligencer please copy.
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-source: North Iowa Times; McGregor, Clayton co. Iowa, October 10, 1856

Transcribers notes:
-I have posted this obit on Madison co. IAGenWeb because the deceased 'may' have had a son from St. Charles, Madison co. Researchers should be aware that there is a Charles City in Floyd co. with an early newspaper named "Intelligencer" - so it is possible that Mr. Peterson's son lived in Floyd co. instead.
-the microfilm of this issue was very difficult to read, I have done the best that I can to be accurate