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Bolger, John Sr. 1815 – 1897

BOLGER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/7/2020 at 10:15:18

Source: Decorah Republican June 10, 1897 P 6 C 3

OBITUARY.
BOLGER—John Bolger, Sr, was born in Blair Co., Pa., Oct. 27th, 1815, and died near Decorah, Iowa. June 6th, 1897, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 9 days.
Mr. Bolger resided in Pennsylvania until 1853, when he came to Wisconsin, and from there to Iowa, where he resided until his death. Many of the later years of his life were clouded by a disease which affected his intellect. He has resided formally years with his nephew, Adam Bolger, at whose place he died. Previous to that time he resided with his brother Samuel. The funeral was held Tuesday and remains buried in the Russell cemetery, Rev. L. L. Lockard officiated.

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