Erick Israel 1825-1896

ISRAEL

Posted By: Marla Hathhorn (email)
Date: 3/11/2005 at 21:13:23

Erick Israel died at his home southeast of town Monday morning, December 21st (1896). Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church, conducted by Rev EJ Norden, interment being made in the South Cemetery. Mr Israel was 71 years of age. He immigrated from Sweden in 1869, making his home in Burlington, Iowa, one year. He moved to Montgomery County in the spring of 1870, where he resided till his death. Source: Red Oak Express, January 1, 1897.