Sleeper, Gilbert C. 1829 - 1900

SLEEPER, EMERY

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/24/2020 at 10:46:02

Source: Decorah Republican Nov. 29, 1900 P 2 C 3

Another Old Settler Gone.
Mr. Gilbert C. Sleeper, of Canoe twp. passed away Nov. 23d, 1900, aged 71 years, 8 months and 23 days, He was born in Unity, N. H., and was one of the early settlers of this county. With the exception of a few years when he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Carrie Emery, in South Dakota, he has always resided here. About a year ago when Mr. and Mrs. Emery came back to Iowa he returned with them to the old homestead. He leaves a son and two daughters. J. RIDLEY.

Transcriber’s Note: His gravestone in Burr Oak Cemetery shows he was born March 1, 1829.

Burr Oak Cemetery
 

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