Pike, Joseph W. 1832-1918

PIKE, NORTH

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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 24, 1918

DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT
Joseph W. Pike Was Early Settler in Iowa.

J. W. Pike, one of the pioneer settlers of Plymouth County, died at his home
in Sioux township on Sunday.

Joseph W. Pike was born on a farm in Columbia county, Ohio, February 10,
1832, and in 1846 moved with his parents to Indiana, near Columbia City. In
1857 they came to Iowa settling in Page county.

Mr. Pike was married to Lacey North, while residing in Indiana. He preempted
land in Page county and lived there for a number of years. In 1876 he came
to Plymouth county and bought a piece of land in Preston township where he
lived for seven years. He then moved to Sloan and later to Valentine,
Nebr., for a few years and then returned to Plymouth county, making his home
in Sioux township for many years. His wife died on October 22, 1910. He
leaves seven children, who are: William M. Pike, of Sioux township; John M.,
of Hancock township; Miss Elizabeth Pike and Charles Pike, of Sioux
township; Edward, of Valentine, Nebr.; Albert, of Crookston, Neb.; and
George of Flandreau, S.D. Mr. Pike was highly esteemed in the community.

The funeral was held on Tuesday at the home. Rev. J. M. Dorreen, of Akron,
officiating and the interment was made at the Logan Park Cemetery in Sioux
City.