Farquar, G. W. Drowned 1876

FARQUAR

Posted By: cheryl Locher moonen (email)
Date: 9/24/2019 at 21:09:12

Adams County Gazette, Wednesday, Aug 16, 1876, Corning, IA, Page: 1

A young man named G. W. Farquar, was drowned in the Des Moines River at Des Moines on August 7th. He attempted to cross the dam when he slipped and fell. He was 24 years of age and was the only child of aged parents.