McNaw, John – Died 1896

MCNAW, WILSON

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:44

Source: Decorah Republican July 2, 1896 P 8 C 5

On the 16th inst. N. P. Wilson received word of the death of his son-in- law John McNaw, which occured at Denver, Col., on the 14th. Mr. McNaw was driving a heavy ice wagon when one of the front wheels came off, throwing him from the wagon under the hind wheel in passing over him inflicted injuries from which he died on the 15th. The funeral services were held on the 16th. Before going to Denver Mr. McNaw was a resident of Hesper for a number of years, and was well esteemed for his honest and industrious habits. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and three children who can feel assured of the sympathy of many friends who have known Mrs. McNaw since she as a little girl played in the streets of Hesper.