Cameron, James 1832 - 1895

CAMERON, CLARK

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

Source: Decorah Republican Feb. 14, 1895 P 4 C 3

Death of James Cameron.
The REPUBLICAN was deeply pained last week to hear that James Cameron, late of Military township, was dead. The only particulars of his death we have are supplied in the following paragraph taken from the Osage News:
It was known for several weeks that Mr. James Cameron, of Rock township, was quite seriously ill but hopes were entertained of his recovery. Such hopes were all in vain, however, as he passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb, 5th. Although 62 years of age he had been an active man until a few months ago when he complained of not being well. Progressive paralysis set in finally and resulted in his death. Mr. Cameron came to this county last year and settled on a farm in Rock township which he purchased from Ole Skuttle. His former home was in Winnesheik county. He leaves a wife and two children, his son Grant being at home and his daughter is the wife of Prof. F. E. Clark, a teacher in the public schools of this city. The funeral service will be held at the house on Saturday at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Lockwood and the burial will take place in the Osage cemetery about 1 o’clock in the afternoon.
Mr. Cameron had been, up to May last year, a resident of Winnesheik county for forty years. He was born in New York city in 1832, but had lived near Janesville, Wis. after 1843. Soon after attaining his majority he came over into Iowa, looking up a location, and selected the farm on which he resided until he purchased his Mitchell Co. farm.
When he removed from this county, the REPUBLICAN regreted exceedingly the loss of such an excellent citizen, and it sorrows now at the final parting. Enterprising and intelligent, genial in temper, prosperous and progressive, his death is more than a painful affliction to his family it is a great loss to all who enjoyed his acquaintance and friendship.