John M. McCullough 1831-1907

MCCULLOUGH, GREEN

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/12/2002 at 02:29:50

JOHN M. MCCULLOUGH

John M. McCullough was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, June 17, 1831, and died at the home of his son A. E. McCullough west of Milton on Sept. 14, 1907. When still a young boy he came to Van Buren county and at the age of 19 he was seized with a desire to go to California when that state attracted so many to its gold fields. He returned three years later to this county which has since been his home. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Green, December 8, 1861, who preceded him in death about two years. They were blessed with six children, three boys and three girls, four of whom are still living. Mr. McCullough was one of a family of ten children, two of whom, the oldest and the youngest, are still left. When quite young he joined the Methodist Episcopal church and the remainder of his life retained his membership in this denomination, being a faithful christian man. For the past five months he made his home with his son A.E. and during the last thirteen weeks of that time he was confined to his bed with sickness until death came to relieve him. During his last days he was a great sufferer but bore his affliction with great patience, never complaining of his condition. Everything that was possible was done for him by his son and wife with whom he lived. Thus another noble man has gone to his reward and another chair is vacant in the home. The relatives and friends have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The funeral was held at Leando, Sunday, Sept. 15th, conducted by Rev. Jones at 2 p.m., the burial being in the Leando cemetery. The Masonic order, of which he was an honored member for over thirty years, had charge of the services at the grave.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 69 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in January 2000. Name and date of newspaper not given.)

I am NOT related to this person and am posting it for those who may find him/her in their family tree.

[Original Post 20 Feb 2000]