People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1895 — Death of an Aged Citizen. [ARTICLE]

Death of an Aged Citizen.

Charles Rhoades died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. N. W. Reeve, in this place last Monday morning, Sept. 30, 1895, at the ripe age of 81 years, 10 months and 3 days. The funeral occurred Tuesday 2:30 p. m., from the house, Rev. M. R. Paradis of the Presbyterian church conducting the services. A very large procession followed the remains to Weston cemetery. Mr. Rhoades was born in Winslows Maine, Nov. 27, 1813; where he resided until 1857 when he located in Rensselaer. He was a harnessmaker and constantly followed his trade since 14 years of age. He married Mary Ann Duren in 1833, who preceded him to the grave th tee years ago. His living children are William H., Marshall D.. Edward D., Mrs. Amanda Reeve and Mrs. Caroline D. Martin.