John Adelburt “Johnnie” Parks (1883-1885)

COOPER, MASON, PARKS, KETCHUM

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:43

Mr. and Mrs. Parks have a very sick child. It is not expected to live.

The Wright County Monitor --- Clarion, Iowa
Wednesday, August 5, 1885
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Johnnie, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Parks, died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday. Johnnie was a bright, pretty little boy and will be sadly missed.

Mr. C. A. Park's mother, from Blairstown, has been with them during the sickness and death of their little boy, and Mr. Thomas Mason, a brother of Mrs. Parks, came Monday to attend the funeral.

The Boone Valley Gazette --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, August 6, 1885

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Transcriber's Note: Cause of death: Gangrene per death record. Parents: Charles Adelburt Parks & Alice Margaret (Mason) Cooper Parks Ketchum.