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Stoddard - James Oscar


Source: Crawfordsville Review Monday, April 10, 1916
James Oscar STODDARD, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana November 4, 1849 and died at his home in Chelsea, Iowa March 23, 1916 aged 66 Years 4 Months 19 days. He was the 7th child of a family of 8 children having two brothers and five sisters. He was married Oct 16, 1875 to Miss Josie E. DEWEY who for over 40 years has proved herself a faithful companion. He went to Iowa in 1876 and settled in Tama County where after 12 years sn his farm east of town he moved to Chelsea. For over 20 years he has been engaged in real estate and insurance in our beloved village where he has been recognized as one of our loyal citizens. The relatives who survive to mourn his loss are his faithful and devoted wife, Joseph Stoddard of Chelsea, Iowa; his sister, Mrs. Jennie Penrose of Tama, Iowa; his daughter, Mrs. Verne Tracey of Clinton, Iowa and another daughter, Anna E. Stoddard of this city; his sons, Vaughn, Hal, Ray and James of Chelsea. Also 3 grandchildren with all of whom our village and community unite in sympathy. - transcribed by kbz
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