Decatur County Journal
May 3l, l900

Died, in Eden Township, May l3, l900, JOHN A. GOIN, aged 86 years, 4
months and 2l days. The subject of this sketch was born in Clayborn
County, Tenn., December 22, l8l3, where he grew to manhood. He settled
in Missouri in early life, but removed to Iowa and settled in Long Creek
Township in what was known as "Tennessee", so called from the fact that
several families from Tennessee had settled there. 'UNCLE JOHN', as he
was familiarly called, was twice married, was the father of five sons
and six daughters, all living, I believe, but one daughter.

His remains were taken to the Christian Church in "Tennessee" where
funeral services were held by the writer in the presence of a large
company of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay the last
tribute of respect to one they loved. Although 'UNCLE JOHN' had not
made a public profession of faith, his life showed that he was a
believer in Christ. He was a kind hearted old gentleman, one we always
loved to meet, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. We have
hope in his death.
S. SAMSON.
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July 3, 200l
 

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