Rosa, Samuel 1841 – 1903

ROSA, SCHOONMAKER

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Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:43

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 3, 1903 Page 2 Col 4

TWO TRAGIC DEATHS,
Samuel Rosa of Decorah and D. A. Norton of Cresco are Killed in Accidents.
Monday the Decorah friends and acquaintances of D. A. Norton of Cresco, brother of W. J. Norton of this city, were shocked to learn that he had been killed the day before in a runaway accident, while on his way from Cresco over to his farm in Burr Oak township. Following close upon this came the news that Samuel Rosa of this city had met his death at his farm in Frankville township about noon Monday by falling from a load of hay and breaking his neck. He had driven to the farm that morning to attend to having some hay drawn to market. He was assisting in loading and was on top of one load, turning it around, when it tipped over. He was thrown over a fence about eight feet distant, lighting on his head and shoulders and breaking his neck. Death was instantaneous.
Mr. Rosa was an old and respected resident of Frankville, a member of a large family whose names have been intimately connected with the social life and history of that portion of the county for many years. He enjoyed, a wide acquaintance and friendship and in their bereavement the family have the sympathy of all. He is survived by his wife and two sons, and a number of brothers and sisters.
Our Burr Oak correspondent tells the details of the death of Mr. Norton. He has resided for many years in Cresco, but for several years lived on his farm in Burr Oak, only moving back to his old home a few months ago. He was a man who enjoyed the respect of his neighbors and business associates and was in all respects a worthy citizen.

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 10, 1903 Page 4 Col 3

SAMUEL ROSA.
Samuel Rosa, whose death was reported last week, was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y , Oct. 6, 1841, and came to Clayton county, Iowa, when six years old, with his parents. Four years later they moved to Winneshiek county and here he has lived ever since. His people were farmers, an occupation he also followed until about four years ago when he moved to Decorah. He was married Jan. 1, 1866, to Phoebe A. Schoonmaker. Two sons were born to them—John J and Elmer—who, with their mother, survive him. Mr. Rosa was one of a family of nine children, of whom six brothers and one sister remain The funeral was held Wednesday, Dec. 2, Rev. Willett officiating, and the remains were interred in the Glenwood cemetery at the Centennial church.

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