King, John 1840-1919

KING

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Date: 12/3/2011 at 15:53:22

The Grinnell Herald; Dec. 23, 1919

JOHN KING

A brief funeral service was held for John King at his home east of town Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock conducted by Dr. W.C. Wasser of the Methodist church. Mrs. E.A. Black and Mrs. A.S. Ennis sang "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us," "Abide With Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee." After the service the body was taken to the depot and thence to Wilton Junction on train No. 10 leaving at 12:47 p.m., when formal funeral services were held Sunday afternoon.

Mr. King was born at Liverpool, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1840, and passed away at his home at Grinnell, Ia., Dec. 19, 1919, aged 79 years, 5 months and 17 days. At the age of six years he came to Iowa with his parents and located near Wilton Junction where the greater part of his life was spent. Nine years ago he moved to his present home.

While a young man he united with the Methodist church in Cedar county, Iowa, later in life uniting with the Methodist church in Wilton, transferring his membership to Grinnell, on locating here.

The immediate cause of his death was complications resulting from advanced age.

Mr. King spent his whole life engaged in agricultural pursuits.

He is survived by his wife, three sisters and various other relatives.
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The Wilton Advocate and Review Thurs., December 25, 1919; Front Page

REMAINS OF JOHN KING BROUGHT HERE FROM GRINNELL FOR BURIAL

John King was born at Liverpool, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1840, and passed away at his home at Grinnell, Iowa, December 19, 1919, age 79 years, 5 months and 17 days. At the age of six years he came to Iowa with his parents and located near Wilton Junction, where the greater part of his life was spent. Nine years ago he moved to his late home at Grinnell.

While a young man he united with the Methodist church in Cedar county. Later in life he united with the M.E. church in Wilton, transferring his membership to Grinnell, on locating there. The immediate cause of his death was complications resulting form advancing age. Mr. King spent his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is survived by his wife, three sisters and various other relatives. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Wilton, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Zabilko, interment being made at Oakdale cemetery.