William Dawson 1848-1910

DAWSON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 6/26/2014 at 12:29:55

William Dawson.

William Dawson was born in Washington County, Ohio, August 19, 1948, and departed this life July 10, 1910, aged 61 years, 10 months and 21 days. He came with his mother and two sisters to Farmington, Iowa, during the summer of 1851 and continuously lived near here during life.

He was united in marriage to Cynthia Ann Poe Sept. 25, 1870. To this union were born nine children as follows: Mrs. Ada Woods of Bonaparte, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, of Mt. Hamil, Clyde and Mrs. Clara Robertson, of Lepanto, Ark., Clarence, of Marked Tree, Ark., Mrs. Emma Livingston, Pierre, S. D., Mrs. Mary Hickman, Wentworth, S. D., and Frank who resides at home, one daughter Eva, having preceded him to the great beyond. Those, with his wife, two sisters, two grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends are left to mourn his departure.

Deceased united with the Congressional church in the fall of 1885 and lived a faithful Christian life. His death casts a gloom over the entire community.

Funeral services were conducted at the Anson church at 10:30 Wednesday July 13, by Rev. Barnett, after which the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA