ISRAEL, John T.: 1857-1907

ISRAEL, YOUNG

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Date: 7/19/2013 at 07:13:29

John T. Israel.

John T. Israel, oldest son of J.D. and Juliet Israel, was born in Harrisburg township, Van Buren county, Iowa, June 30, 1857, and departed this life October 24, 1907, aged 50 years, 3 months, and 24 days.

He was converted and united with the Harrisburg Baptist church in 1876, and has continued a faithful member of that organization until he answered the Master's call to a higher service. His was the religion that spoke, not so much in words as in the actions of his everyday life.

He was married March 7, 1886, to Bess Young who with one son, Kenneth, survive him.

Mr. Israel was one of the most exemplar in his attendance at church and Sabbath School. He was not only at peace with his maker, but with all mankind as well. It is doubtful if he ever gave cause for lack of friendship.

Entrusted by his fellow citizens with positions of honor and responsibility, he always proved faithful to the trust imposed. A genial companion, a thoughtful and considerate neighbor, loyal to each instinct at duty he will be greatly missed in every relation of life.

Funeral services were conducted at the Harrisburg church on the 26th inst. by Rev. Jonathan Lee of Rome, a former pastor, assisted by the present pastor, Rev. Ericson. A very large concourse of sympathizing friends and relatives attended and followed his remains to the burial at the Sharon cemetery near La Crew, Lee county.

Mr. Israel had been troubled with disease of the heart for a year or more being confined to his home for several weeks last spring. He was in much better health this summer and had been in Bonaparte but a few days previous to his death which came suddenly Thursday morning.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 156, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA