Child of Peter Thornton (1896-1898)

THORNTON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/26/2011 at 13:29:54

From Story County Watchman January 28, 1898

Colo Watchman.

The eighteen month old child of Mr. Peter Thornton who lives just south of Zearing, died last Thursday evening and as interred in the Colo cemetery on Saturday. The funeral services were held in the Evangelical church at this place and was conducted by Rev. Skogsburg of Zearing. Prof. S. B. Miller of Zearing conducted the song service. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton are well known in this vicinity and have the sympathy of the entire community.