Still, John W. 1835-1926

STILL, SHAW, MORGAN, STILL

Posted By: Janet Brown - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/27/2013 at 19:23:08

From the Friday, May 28, 1928 Sioux County Index (Hull):

PIONEER GONE

J. W. Still, a pioneer of this section of the State, died at his home in Hull, Saturday evening. Despite his age which was nearly ninety-one years, he had been very active up until he was taken sick about six weeks ago. He was the pioneer furniture dealer of Hull, having opened up the store nearly 48 years ago. He sold out some 20 years ago and has been engaged in numerous other businesses since, the last few years of his life he conducted a rug weaving establishment in his home here.

Mr. Still was horn at Lockport, N. Y.. July 9th, 1835, where he resided until about 25 years of age when he moved to Dayton, Wisconsin, where he resided for some time and where he was married to Miss Henrietta Shaw, May 2, 1860. To this anion there were born 4 children, two of which survive their father. The mother died, January 21, 1877.

A short time later the family moved to Clay County, Iowa, and Mr. Still homesteaded a few miles southeast of Sheldon. In 1879 he married Miss Luna Morgan and they began life together. To this union 3 children were born, one of which survives. They also have one adopted son, Frank.

The surviving children are Byron Still, of Heitman (?), Ia., Will Still, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Miss Hettie Still, of Hull, and Frank Still, of Chicago. There are also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mr. Still has been a member of the Methodist church since he was 10 years of age, and was a constant worker for his Lord and Master. He was a friend of everyone and a kind and loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Hope Cemetery, Rev. Arrasmith conducting the services being assisted by Rev, Bergman, of Rock Valley, Rev. Whitford, of Peterson and Rev. Rasmussen of (illegible).

The Index wishes to join the many friends In extending sincere sympathy.

Poster's note: According to the 1925 Iowa Census, John W. Still was the son of Almary (Marsh) and John Still who were both born in Canada.

A May 28, 1942 article in the Sioux County Index gives a roster of Civil War soldiers including John Still; however, while it lists him as a "wagoner", it does not give until information. His tombstone in Hope Cemetery has a Masonic symbol but nothing indicating military service. If anyone has information about his military service, please contact the Sioux County GenWeb coordinator.