Alfred, Joseph A. (Died 1883)

ALFRED

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/24/2010 at 11:24:19

LeMars Sentinel
April 5, 1883

DIED.
In Stanton Township, on March 23, Joseph A. Alfred, age 36.

The funeral service was conducted on Sunday, the 25th inst., at the residence of his brother on account of the critical condition of the widow of the deceased, who became a mother the day after the death of her husband. Mr. Alfred was married twice, his first wife died March 25, 1878, was again married to his now widow, Nov. 24, 1880.

The deceased came to Plymouth County in 1870 and settled on a homestead where he built himself a good house, and by his manly honor had won the esteem of all his neighbors which was demonstrated by the very large gathering at the funeral service. The relations wished the writer to express for them their thanks to the friends for their kindness in their hour of sorrow. The service was conducted by Rev. F.W. Allnut, after which Mr. J.B. Harker made some very appropriate remarks to the members of the grange of which the deceased was a member.

Death’s but the path that must be trod,
If man would ever pass to God.