NIXON, Mrs. Abbie: Died 1908

NIXON, CLIFFORD

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 9/17/2016 at 20:09:40

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Wed. 30 Dec. 1908

DEATH OF MRS. NIXON.

Mrs. Abbie Nixon, widow of Jonathan Nixon, died at her home in South Keosauqua Sunday evening at about 6 o'clock of heart disease and old age. Mrs. Nixon was about 86 years of age, having been born in Ohio in 1822. She was a daughter of Thos. Clifford, who resided in his life time near Leando. Mrs. Nixon claimed that they came to this county in 1832, but it is more likely that it was about 1836, as there were no white settlers in this part of the country in 1832. Mrs. Nixon was married to Jonathan Nixon in 1859. He was a soldier in the 19th Iowa Infantry, and died 20 years ago or more. Since then Mrs. Nixon had lived in her little log house alone. She was quite regular in her attendance at church and was seen on the streets two or three times a week. The funeral was held yesterday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Chas. E. Perkins conducting the services.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 201, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA