Croston, Jonathan W. 1814-1905

CROSTON

Posted By: Linda Ziemann (email)
Date: 3/18/2005 at 20:12:31

Obituary

Jonathan W. Croston was born in Cork County, Ireland in 1814, and died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. McCartney, Thursday morning, January 5, 1905, at the age of 90 years, 3 months and 22 days, his wife having departed this life 17 years before his release.

He leaves to mourn the loss of a father, eight children, four of them in this county - Ann CROSTON, Mrs. William MCCARTNEY, Mary and G. C. CROSTON; Mrs. Jas. MCCARTNEY of California, Mrs. J. W. HAWKINS of Missouri; John Croston of South Dakota and Mrs. Geo. DAVIS of Nebraska.

Years ago while living in Cascade, this state, he became a Christian and joined the M. E. church. Though of late the infirmities of very advanced age kept him from public worship. He seemed to continue in the faith and often spoke freely and fervently of the duties, the joys and hopes of the Christian religion.

The funeral was held Saturday, January 7, at the home where he died, conducted by Rev. W. Richards of Mt. Hope M. E. Church and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives.

The remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife and brother in LeMars Cemetery. The deceased came to this country in 1830, when sixteen years of age and worked for a time in Philadelphia before coming west. He was an uncle for Mrs. Robert STEELE and Mrs. John FEATHERSTON, both of whom attended the funeral. The children were all present at the funeral except Mrs. DAVIS of Nebraska, Mrs. HAWKINS of Missouri, Mrs. Jas MCCARTNEY of California and John CROSTON of South Dakota.