Hodgson, Ralph 1841-1903

HODGSON, RAW

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, family connected (email)
Date: 6/21/2008 at 16:14:22

Ralph Hodgson died at his home in Washington township yesterday morning aged 63 years. He had been suffering from grip but feeling better, was up and around last week and on Monday had a relapse. Pneumonia developed and he sank rapidly until the end came. Mr. Hodgson has lived in this locality for the past sixteen years, coming here from Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He was a native of England, but came to the United States when a young man. He leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter and a nephew who lives in Stanton township. Mr. Hodgson was well liked and highly respected among all his neighbors. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man. The family has the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The funeral was held at the First Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.

Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, dated April 3, 1903
Descendant Notes:
Ralph Hodgson, the son of Robert & Phoebe Hodgson, was born in Durham, England, June 18, 1841.
Ralph Hodgson married Mary Ann “Mollie” Raw in Darlington, Wisconsin, June 20, 1877.
Ralph Hodgson died April 2, 1903, Plymouth County, Iowa.