Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 106, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1899 — Death of James McCleary. [ARTICLE]

Death of James McCleary.

“Uncle Jim McCleary” an old and much respected resident of north part of Barkley tp. died at his home Saturday, Sept. 23rd. 1899, of ursemic poisoning, at the age of 72 years and 28 days, He was born in Maine but had lived in this county nearly 40 years. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral was held Sunday after noon at the residence, by Elder A. E. Pierson of Parr. Interment was made in Prater cemetery.