Martin Slocum

After a long illness, Martin Slocum died at his home near Kinross March 1 of consumption. He was born in Sciota County, Ohio, and at the time of his death was 69 years, 4 months and 11 days old. He came to Iowa in 1856, was married to Angeline Pool in 1863; nine children were born to them, all of whom have gone before, except the three boys, Addison, Harvey and Harry, who, with their mother remain to mourn the loss of husband and father. He also leaves two sisters and one brother, who live in Nebraska. The farm on which he died has been his home for nearly 30 years.

After t he funeral-discourse by Bro. Vankirk at the Fairview church Monday evening, March 3, the remains were laid in the nearby cemetery (Fairview) there to await the resurrection.