ORTH, Mrs. W.H.: Died 1903

ORTH

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Date: 9/26/2016 at 10:19:49

W.H. Orth.

Mr. W.H. Orth, formerly of Keosauqua, died of pneumonia at his home at Garden City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 25. Mrs. Orth died Jan. 26, 1903. Mr. Orth was born at Lebanon, Pa., May 29, 1817, being past 85 years of age. Mr. Orth came here with the Fosnots in an early day, and for many years supplied the town with its meat. He went to Missouri about 20 years ago. He had been a consistent member of the M.E. church the greater part of his life.

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Thurs. 5 March 1903

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 216, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA