John Croy was born in Rondolph County, Ohio, in 1834. He spent some of his youthful days in Indiana, was married to Hannah Hale. in 1857 and came ot Iowa the same season. One son who is now living in North Dakota, was born to his first wife. The death of his first wife accurred Nov. 2, 1867. On Nov. 2, 1869 He married Samatha Willits.
Three sons were born to them, all of whom are now living. The deceased was converted and received into the Friend's Church about fourteen years ago.
He lived a consistent Christian life, and both in private and public gave testimony to the merits of grace that had found and kept him. He was highly repested by his neighbors and with whom he associated.
Having been afflicted for several years with cancerous trouble he's longing desire toward the close of life was to depart and be with Christ, if it was the Lord's will. His wish was grante and on April 2, 1901, he passed peacefully to his reward.
The funeral was conducted at his home April 4, by Rev. H. C. Pemberton. A large company of neighbors and friends gathered to show their esteem to one who had lived in their midst a true Christian man. The children were all present except a son whose home is in Dakota.
He was buried at Swan Cemetery north west of Lynnville.
John Croy was born in Rondolph County, Ohio, in 1834. He spent some of his youthful days in Indiana, was married to Hannah Hale. in 1857 and came ot Iowa the same season. One son who is now living in North Dakota, was born to his first wife. The death of his first wife accurred Nov. 2, 1867. On Nov. 2, 1869 He married Samatha Willits.
Three sons were born to them, all of whom are now living. The deceased was converted and received into the Friend's Church about fourteen years ago.
He lived a consistent Christian life, and both in private and public gave testimony to the merits of grace that had found and kept him. He was highly repested by his neighbors and with whom he associated.
Having been afflicted for several years with cancerous trouble he's longing desire toward the close of life was to depart and be with Christ, if it was the Lord's will. His wish was grante and on April 2, 1901, he passed peacefully to his reward.
The funeral was conducted at his home April 4, by Rev. H. C. Pemberton. A large company of neighbors and friends gathered to show their esteem to one who had lived in their midst a true Christian man. The children were all present except a son whose home is in Dakota.
He was buried at Swan Cemetery north west of Lynnville.
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