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BLOXHAM, William W. --- 1870-1946

RICHARDS, BLOXHAM, WINN

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunteer
Date: 10/17/2012 at 12:04:00

William W. Bloxham, 75, Passes Away at Castalia

William W. Bloxham, a lifelong resident of Castalia, passed away Monday morning while sitting in his chair reading his daily paper. He had been in failing health in recent months. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at two o'clock in the U. B. church in Castalia, with the Rev. J. B. Haddock officiating and burial will be in the Castalia cemetery.

Mr. Bloxham was born in Castalia May 20, 1870, the son of Samuel and Laura (Richards) Bloxham. He was married to Mina Winn on July 15, 1908. Mrs. Bloxham passed away several years ago.

He is survived by three nephews and several cousins, among them Frank Bloxham of Postville and David Bloxham of Harpers Ferry.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, hand dated 1946, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.


 

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