Josephine (Whitmore) Johnson 1845-1894

JOHNSON, WHITMORE

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 10/1/2001 at 23:38:23

JOSEPHINE JOHNSON

Josephine Whitmore was born in Jefferson Co. Iowa Sept. 8, 1845. In early life she came to Bonaparte, where she grew to womanhood and by her christian character drew to her many friends. She was married to Thos. B. Johnson March 16, 1882. And was the mother of two children one of them died in infancy. She was for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and an exemplary christian. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, one daughter one step son and one step daughter.

She died on Sunday Sept. 23, 1894 Aged 49 years and 15 days.

The funeral took place from the residence Sept. 25th, Rev. G. W. Barber of Selma conducting the services.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 31 of Obit Book A found in the Van Buren County Iowa Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in November 1999. Name and date of newspaper not given.) ORIGINAL POST 15 Nov 1999.

2nd Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am not related to this person and am posting this obit for those who may find him/her in their family history.