James Joseph Magorian 1848-1927

MAGORIAN, OWENS, ADAMS, BECK

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 4/8/2003 at 05:02:26

OBITUARY OF JAMES MAGORIAN

James Joseph Magorian was born March 7, 1848, in Winchester, Jefferson Co., Virginia, and passed away Feb., [sic] 1, 1927 , at his home in Cantril, Iowa, aged 78 years, 11 months and 7 days.

In 1877 he was united in marriage to Mary Owens. To this union were born three children, Belle who passed away several years ago, and Harry and Lewis, both living in Cantril.

He came to Cantril, Iowa, about forty-four years ago and has lived here since with the exception of a few years in Upton, Iowa. He [was a] member of the K. [blotted out] Cantril. He has been a member of the Christian church during his residence here.

Mr. Magorian leaves to mourn his departure his wife, two sons, five grand-children and two great grand-children. Two sisters Mrs. W. T. Adams of Memphis, Mo. and Lucy Beck of Idaho. His brother Neal and sister Betty preceded him in death.

Mr. and Mrs. Magorian had lived together for fifty years on Jan. 31, 1927, and had planned to celebrate their anniversary but on account of his sickness could not.

Mr. Magorian has been a barber in Cantril 43 years and his familiar face will be greatly missed in his place of business as well as in the home.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church Thursday at 10:30, conducted by his pastor Rev. L. R. Norton assisted by Rev. A. M. Smith of the M. E. church. A quartet composed of Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Donna Wellborn and Messrs. Redmon and Van Fleet sang some choice selections. Miss Mildred Smith presided at the piano. Interment was made in the Cantril cemetery. A large company of friends attended the funeral services.

(Photocopy of this obit found on page 178 of Obit Book "A" of the Van Buren County Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in Jan 2001. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.

[Original post 23 Jan 2001]

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