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Transcript of Deaths in the County of Appanoose, State of Iowa.
Township, Taylor, City or Town, MoraviaPublished in the Semi Weekly Iowegian, Centerville, Iowa March 14, 1911.
John Wood, date of birth, May 23, 1835
age 75 years 9 months 9 days
Married, born Pennsylvania. Mothers maiden name, Lilly Johnson, born Pennsylvania. Occupation, Farmer. Informant, Mrs. John Wood. Date of Death, March 2, 1911, cause of death: Paralysis following cerebral hemorage.
Attending Physician, Dr. J. F. Gray, March 6, 1911, Undertaker, George Cathcart, Moravia. Burial - Moravia.Obituary
John Wood was born May 23, 1835 in Fayette County, Pa., and died at his home near Moravia, March 2, 1911, at the age of 75 years 9 months and 9 days.
On Nov. 26 , 1862, he enlisted in Co. D of hte 168th Pa. Infantry and was discharged July 30, 1863.
He was united in marriage to Ann Elizabeth Hackney. To this union were born four children, all of whom are living: John Ellsworth of Fayette County, PA; Mrs. Lydia Ann Sanders and Mrs. Jane Walker both of Washington County PA; and Aaron H. of Brownville, PA.
The family came to Iowa in the spring of 1871. In October of the same year, the wife and mother died. On March 5, 1874, he married Julia A. Shannon, who survives him. To this union were born: Martha Emily and WIlliam Johnson Wood, both of whom are livign in Gregory County, S. D.
He was an honest man, and a good citizen. he gave his service to his country in the time of her need. He lived his life, fought his battles and has received his discharge from teh duties of this world.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in Moravia Wednesday, March 3, at 2 p.m., conducted by hte Rev. P. M. Cogant. The burial was in Moravia Cemetery.