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CPT John W. Raike

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CPT John W. Raike

Birth
Washington County, Ohio, USA
Death
17 Nov 1902 (aged 70)
Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Son of Jacob L. and Lovice (Barnhart) Rake/Raike

The Portsmouth Times - Saturday, November 22, 1902

Capt. John Raike, an old time Riverman, died in his home in Quincy, Ky., Monday at a ripe old age. He suffered a paralytic stroke last Friday and never recovered from the effects thereof. He was an uncle of Raike Brothers, noted junk men.
He owned the towboat Cora and other smaller crafts and followed the river for many years. The remains were taken to Greenup today for interment.
Son of Jacob L. and Lovice (Barnhart) Rake/Raike

The Portsmouth Times - Saturday, November 22, 1902

Capt. John Raike, an old time Riverman, died in his home in Quincy, Ky., Monday at a ripe old age. He suffered a paralytic stroke last Friday and never recovered from the effects thereof. He was an uncle of Raike Brothers, noted junk men.
He owned the towboat Cora and other smaller crafts and followed the river for many years. The remains were taken to Greenup today for interment.


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  • Added: Aug 15, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182425465/john_w-raike: accessed ), memorial page for CPT John W. Raike (Jul 1832–17 Nov 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182425465, citing Short Branch Cemetery, Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by v f (contributor 46924171).