JOHN TONEY

John Wilson Toney, son of William Ray and Aryann Miller Toney, was born

March 10, 1866 near Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa and died at Westview Acres

September 21, 1966 at the age of 100 years, 6 months and 10 days.

He was married to Florence Horner. One son was born to this union, Frank

Toney of Lamoni. He then married Rose Ferguson. One daughter Golda Cook of

Cottage Grove, Ore. And one son Leon Toney of Phoenix, Ariz. were born to

this union. On February 26, 1903 he married Alberta Thummel. The children

of this union are: Ardis Creveling, Osceola; Forest Toney, Leon; Glen

Toney, West Des Moines; Hope Miller, Leon; Lola Wright, Ferndale, Calif.;

John Toney, Leon; and one child who died in infancy.

Most of his life was spent in farming in around Decatur County. Preceding

him in death were: his wife's; 6 brothers, Jim, Dolph, Will, Sant, Lew, and

Charlie; and 1 sister, Lottie. He is survived by 5 sons, 4 daughters, 1

sister, Nancy Salisbury, Eugene, Ore.; 24 grandchildren; 46 great

grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, other

relatives and friends.

[The Journal Reporter, Leon, Iowa Thursday, Sep. 29, 1966].

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