Individual Details
John J A Crowder
(5 May 1878 - 29 Apr 1918)
Burlington Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, April 29, 1918, Page 10, Co. 5: John J. Crowder. Passed away at Home Here Early This Morning After Illness of Nine Months. John J. Crowder, a patternmaker at the Murray Iron Works, died at his home, No. 2015 Bertach avenue, this morning at 4:30 o'clock of dropsy and heart trouble, following an illness of nine months. Mr. Crowder was born in this city May 5, 1877, and had lived here practically his entire life. He had been employed at the Murray for several years, and before that worked for the Chittenden & Eastman Co. He possessed a host of friends here, and his death will be deeply regretted by all of them. His marriage to Amelia Mewes took place here October 20, 1904. Mrs. Crowder survives with seven children. Mr. Crowder also is survived by his father, who lives in Oklahoma, a brother in Ft. Madison and three sisters, Mrs. Martin Wiedeman and Mrs. Bert Hene of Burlington and Mrs. William Rogers of Oklahoma. The decedent was a member of the A.O.U.W. The funeral will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with interment in Aspen Grove cemetery.
Events
| Birth | 5 May 1878 | Sperry, Des Moines Co., Iowa |  | ||
| Marriage | 20 Oct 1904 | Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa - Amelia Mewes | | ||
| Death | 29 Apr 1918 | Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa | | ||
| Burial | Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa | |
Families
| Spouse | Amelia Mewes (1881 - ) |
| Child | Dorothy Katherine Crowder (1913 - 1975) |
Endnotes
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2. Obituary of John J. Crowder, Burlington Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, April 29, 1918, Page 10, Co. 5.
3. Find A Grave, Contributor request to add or delete information.
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