Delphos Republican, March 15, 1901

I.A. Packard died at his home three miles north of Delphos March 3rd, 1901 at 6:30 p.m.

Mr. Packard was born in Cook Co., Ill., May 16, 1842. married to Rachel Jane Watts July 4, 1866 at Webster City, Iowa. He served during the war in the 32nd Iowa Vol. Infantry, was at one time prisoner in Andersonville, but with two others made his escape. His army experiences were published some years ago and made very interesting reading.

About three years ago Mr. Packard suffered a stroke of paralysis, since which time he has been very feeble, but managed to drive to town nearly every week day to look after his chicken business, which he made a profitable industry. During his illness he received the constant care of his devoted wife, who will feel her loneliness all the more because of these years of faithful attendance.

Mr. Packard leaves one daughter, Mrs. Cora Clinton, who is at home with her mother, three brothers, five half brothers and three half sisters.

In another column
I.A. Packard, whose obituary appears in another column, was an unusually large, and in his younger days, a powerful man, and fond of athletics; would toss a sack of wheat about like a plaything and run a foot race in a manner that made him hard to catch. By reason of his infirmities he was not himself during the latter part of his life.

Reprinted in the Delphos Republican April 5, 1901
I.A. Packard died on the 3rd inst. At his home three miles north of Delphos. He was known by a great many people in this part of the state-a large-sized man and an old soldier. We have been interested in hearing him relate his escape from a rebel prison, hiding in the daytime and traveling by night pursued by the enemy's scouts and bloodhounds and finally reaching Little Rock. His party then divided and we think only he and his comrade reached the Union lines. Mr. Packard about fifteen years ago conducted a soap factory in Salina but in a few months gave it up. He was a member of the 32nd Iowa Infantry. He used to take great pleasure in GAR reunions. We saw him last in Delphos at the Fifth District GAR reunion, about six years ago. Three years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and has been feeble since. He has been in the chicken business, at which he has done well, and has been driving to Delphos to attend to it. He leaves a wife, daughter and several brothers and sisters. -Salina Sun, 3-23-1901