Irwin, John died 1887

IRWIN

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 1/28/2025 at 16:52:44

DIED - At his home in Monona township on Thursday morning, Jan. 6th, 1887, John Irwin, aged over 80 years.

The deceased was of an old and highly respected family and had been a resident of this country over twenty years. His death was sudden, unexpected and peaceful.

He leaves a wife and six children to mourn the loss of husband and father.

The funeral occurred on Sunday when the remains were placed in their last resting place in the village cemetery.

~North Iowa Times, Thursday, January 13, 1887; pg 3

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Notes:
-- Exactly where the "village cemetery" was located is unknown by the contributor. The WPA survey in the 1930's included his name & DOD as being buried in the Johanningmeier cemetery, which later was plowed over, the remains likely removed. If so, John & his wife Margaret likely were reinterred in the Pioneer Catholic cemetery (aka Humphrey cemetery) where their names are engraved on memorial monument in that cemetery.

-- The 1885 Iowa State Census, Monona twp., SW 1/4 of Section 21:
Edward Irwin, 45, single, farmer, born Ireland
John Irwin, 85, married, retired farmer, born Ireland
Margaret Irwin, 75, married, housekeeping, born Ireland