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STANTON, John 1847-1931

STANTON, LYNCH, KENT, MURRAY

Posted By: Diane Scott (email)
Date: 5/8/2010 at 12:13:29

John Stanton--

Born June 1847 Geneva, New York

Died June 20, 1931, Iowa
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#1 of 4
Mason City Globe Gazette , Saturday June 20, 1931

MEET; JOHN STANTON
PIONEER FARMER OF MITCHELL COUNTY FOUGHT IN CONFEDERATE ARMY; MAKES HOME WITH DAUGHTER HERE

The career of John Stanton 11 ½ South Delaware avenue, includes nearly a half century of farming in North Iowa, fighting on the Confederate side in the Civil war and extensive operation in the pineries of northern Wisconsin.

Mr. Stanton was born in Geneva, N.Y. His father was of Irish descent, while his mother was from a family that was prominent in the English army.

He was the oldest of five children and early in life set out to earn his livelihood. He was among the first settlers in Watertown, Wis., and for many years had a part in the large lumber industry. He apparently became intimately acquainted with the entire northern Wisconsin County.

LIVED IN TENNESSEE
His adventurings also took him to other parts of the pioneer settlements. At the time the Civil war broke out in 1861 he was living in Tennessee and consequently became a part of the Tennessee army and fought on the Confederate side.

Upon returning from the army he again went north into the Wisconsin pines. He married Miss Joan Lynch on April 10, 1877, in Clyman, Wis. Mrs. Stanton died about 11 years ago.

About 45 years ago Mr. Stanton moved with his family to Iowa and settled on a farm in Mitchell County, which he operated up to a few years ago and which he still owns. He was active on the farm until he left five years ago to go about making his home with his sons and daughters.

CAME TO MASON CITY
Three years ago he came to Mason City to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Murray. He has another daughter, Mrs. May Kent, Milwaukee, and two sons, Will Stanton, living on a farm near the old homestead in Mitchell county, and John Stanton, Jr. Sedalis, Mo. He has one surviving brother, Patrick Stanton, who lives at Clyman, Wis.

Mr. Stanton has always been a vigorous and active personality. He has never been ill enough to call a doctor and up to a few months ago was surprisingly alert and full of vigor. During the short time he has lived in Mason City has won a large number of friends, who enjoyed meeting him, as he enjoyed the afternoon shade in Central park, and came in contact with his pungent, lively conversation.
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#2
Mason City Globe Gazette, Wednesday, June 24, 1931

JOHN STANTON RITES ARE HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NEW HAVEN

Funeral services for John Stanton, 11 ½ Delaware avenue southeast, were held at St. Peters church at New Haven, Tuesday. The Rev. Father Tibeau said high mass.

Pallbearers were Henry Carl, John Sullivan, Paul Plunkett, John Stiball, Angie Burns and George Helfter. Burial was beside Mrs. Stanton at New Haven.

Out of town relatives present were Mrs. Will Kent and daughter, Rose, Milwaukee, daughter and granddaughter, and John Stanton Jr., Sedalia, Mo., a son. Many others from Mason City and New Haven attended the service.

Mr. Stanton, a confederate veteran of the Civil war, was a well known figure on the streets of Mason City. He died at his home Saturday evening.

Among the relatives who survive him are 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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#3
1900 US Census: Lincoln, Mitchell, Iowa
John Stanton 52 born June 1847 New York
Hannah, wife, 52, born December 1847 Ireland
Matie F, daughter 20 born Wisconsin
John 18 born Wisconsin
William D. 11, born Wisconsin
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#4
Cemetery records St. Peters New Haven, have his wife listed as Hannah 1847-1920 (the 1st article says he married Joan Lynch. We believe this to be the same person


 

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