John T. Israel 1857-1907

ISRAEL, YOUNG

Posted By: Volunteer - Karen DaPra
Date: 2/16/2002 at 01:17:09

JOHN T. ISRAEL.

John T. Israel, eldest son of J.D. and Juliet Israel, was born in Harrisburg township, Van Buren county, Iowa, June 30, 1857. Departed this life Oct. 24, 1907, aged 50 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was converted and united with the Harrisburg Baptist church in 1876, and continued a faithful member of that organization until he answered his Master's call to a higher service. He was married Mch. 7, 1886, to Miss Bess Young, who with the one son Kenneth survives him. His was the religion that spoke not so much in words as in the actions of his every-day life. He 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 that he ever gave cause for breach 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 every instinct of duty, he will be greatly missed in every relation of life. Truly may it be said that a tender, loving and faithful husband and father has gone to his reward. 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 relatives and sympathizing friends attended and followed the remains to the burial at the Sharon cemetery near LaCrew, Lee county.

(Photocopy of this obit is located on page 38 of Obit Book C found in the Van Buren County, IA Genealogical Society's collection at the Keosauqua Public Library in July 1999. Name of newspaper and date of obit not given.)

I am NOT related to John T. Israel and am posting this obit for those who may find him in their family history.

(originally posted 18 Aug 1999)