Chas. H. Folker

FOLKER

Posted By: Volunteer-Barbara Evans
Date: 4/13/2012 at 16:38:17

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Scrapbook A, page 334, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA

Chas. H. Folker

Chas Folker died last Monday evening about nine o’clock at the home of his father in Farmington, aged 26 years 11 months and 24 days.

He was born near Acasto, Mo., Sept. 20. 1864, and resided with his parents until 18 years of age when he went to Nevada. From there his adventures …[NOTE: The preceding words are unreadable.] him to Idaho, where he engaged in mining and prospecting until last January when his health which had for several years been failing him, gave away …[NOTE:] attack of consumption…[NOTE]

It seems indeed sad that a young man with so much ability, ambition and hope should be chosen by the …[NOTE] , whose summons none can refuse.

The funeral occurred form the Acasta church there being a large assemblage of his old acquaintances and sorrowing relatives. Rev. G.O. Goodenough officiating, Wednesday afternoon.