Decatur County Journal

May ll, l905

The subject of this sketch was born in Holmes County, Ohio, August 24,

l824, and died at his home three miles southwest of Leon, on Monday,

April 24, l905, aged 80 years, 7 months and 28 days. His first wife was

MISS SARAH NORTON and to them were born three children, GEORGE, JAMES

and CLAIR. After the death of his first wife, he married MRS. MATILDA

EPPERLY, February 28, (l866?), and to this union were born three

children, ISAAC, JOSEPH and LEVI.

MR. GATTON had been in poor health for some time in consequence of the

infirmities due to old age and his death was not unexpected. He was

greatly respected by all who knew him and his familiar figure will be

sadly missed. Funeral services were held at the residence by Moses

Powers on Friday, April 26th after which the remains were laid at rest

in the Leon Cemetery.

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