William Allen Metcalf

MELCALF, WATT

Posted By: Shirley (email)
Date: 9/13/2008 at 18:37:49

At Mercy Hospital Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 19 1894, Mr William Allen Metcalf aged 41 years.

Mr Metcalf was born in Lenawee County Michigan, Feb.7 1853 was married to Miss Parie Watt, August 26 1878 at Moreuci, Michigan and came to Iowa an settled in Pocahontas County in 1882.

His wife and two sons, Herman and Odell, with many friends and neighbors mourn this untimely death of a devoted husband, indulgent father, and a kind and faithful friend.

We do not know that Mr Metcalf had an enemy - it would be strang if he had none-in the world, and it can be said by all who knew him best that he was a man whom all would honor for his many virtues.

He was first taken Feburary last, making almost a year of intense suffering which was borne with great courage. His remains were brought to Fonda and buried by the Odd Fellows, Thursday December 20 1894.

Source - Fonda Newspaper - 20 Dec 1894