Gen. James L. Geddes (1827-1887)

GEDDES

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 2/6/2011 at 12:16:26

From Story County Watchman February 25, 1887

General Geddes, treasurer of the State Agricultural College, died at the College the first of the week and was buried at Vinton. He was a Scotchman. Served in the British army, and afterwards in the Rebellion.

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District court adjourned Tuesday to enable those desiring to attend the funeral of Gen. Geddes at Ames that afternoon.