Begg, John 1845-1936

BEGG

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 11/14/2011 at 19:45:00

LeMars Globe-Post
May 11, 1936

JOHN BEGG DIES IN STANTON TWP.
Born In Scotland, He Was Over 90 Years Old.

John Begg, age 90 years, 11 months, 11 days, died early Monday morning at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Schrooten, in Stanton township. Mr.
Begg had been in poor health for some time.

John Begg was born near Edinburgh, Scotland. When a small boy, he came to
Canada with his parents. In 1870 they homesteaded in Union township.

He is survived by one son, Charles Begg, in this city; three daughters Mrs.
Hazel Pratt, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Ralph Schrooten, LeMars; Mrs.
Margaretta Lieb, Sioux City, Iowa; and one brother, Wm Begg, of LeMars.

The body is at Beely’s undertaking parlors pending funeral arrangements.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 from the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schrooten, Stanton township. Burial will be made in
the City cemetery. Rev. Harold Smith will officiate.