Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-08-18
DIED OF OLD AGE
Audubon County Pioneer Called to
His Reward After n Long and
Useful Life

j. L. NedrOW, aged 81 years, ana
father of Mrs. II. B. Packard, of
Gray, died at the home of his son at
Centerville, S. D., on Thursday of
last week. Mr.. Nedrow was for
many years prominent farmer of
Audubon county, having owned the
farm he sold to George Weaver, of
Gray about twelve years ago. After
selling his land in this county he
moved to South Dakota where he has
lived near his son. His wife died
about five years ago.
Mr.. Nedrow frequently visited his
daughter and on those occasions
came to Audubon to renew old
friendships. He was a pleasant man
to meet and had a host of friends
here all Of whom will regret to
hear of his passing away.
Mrs. H. H. Mitchell, Of Coon
Rapids is also a daughter AMI Mrs.
Jay Bridenstine, of this city grand
daughter of the deceased.
Concerning his death the Center
VILE Journal of last week contained
the following account:
again taps has sounded for vet
eran of the civil war, one of our
most respected citizens, Grandpa ].
P. Nedrow. The death. angel called
at AIS o'clock Thursday last, Aug
ust 4th, and found Mr.. Nedrow ready
and anxious to go to his Maker. Mr..
Nedrow had been i'll from old age
for many weeks, confined to his bed
or chair and practically helpless on
account of the swelling in his lower
limbs. During all the time, however,
his mind was active and he knew
his relatives and friends and was
pleased to converse with them. He
was patient and cheerful throughout
his last illness, but anxious for the
end and not afraid to go.
Mr.. Nedrow was christian
gentleman in every sense of the word
and throughout the eleven years OF
our acquaintance with him, lived his
religion in his every day life. We
need more men of his calibre, for the
world Is better because of his life
and example. We shall miss his
kindly smile and pleasant greeting
but rejoice in his assurance of
home cover there.
John P. Nedrow was born in SOM
merset county. Pennsylvania on July
22nd, 1882, and departed this life
August 4th, 1921, at the ripe old age
of SO years and IS days. He grew
to young manhood in Somerset
county. and on June 18th, 1892, was
united in marriage to Lucy Anna
Lint, a playmate of his childhood,
the two having been rocked in the
same cradle at the same time in
their infancy, growing up together
as fast friends and youthful sweet
hearts. Mrs. Nedrow preceded him
In death about five years ago, since
which time Mr.. Nedrow made his
home with his son Henry Nedrow
and family on the farm northeast of
town.
The deceased came Of patriotic an
cestry, for his father was a veteran
of the war of 1912, and his grand
father was a soldier of the revolu-
tionary war, helping to give birth to
these United States Of America.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Nedrow were
born six children: Henry, of Center
Vile, S. D., Josiah, Of Long Beach,
California, Mrs. J. F. Wicker, OF
Whittier California, Mrs. H. B.
Packard, of Gray, Iowa, Mrs. H. E.
Mitchell, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, and
John Wesley, who died in infancy.
In the year of 1852 deceased was
called to serve his country in the
army of the republic, serving in
Company X, Hist Pennsylvania reg
iment until he was discharged Aug
ust 9Th, 1868. After his discharge
he Joined his family at Green Castle,
Iowa, to which place they had moved
in his absence. In his young days,
while attending camp meeting, Mr..
Nedrow was converted and Joined
the Evangelical Church. He was a
consistent member of the church
and a sincere christian gentleman,
serving as steward and trustee of the
M. r. church since coming TO Cen
terville eleven years ago.
He leaves besides his sons and
daughters, 20 grandchildren and
16 great grand children, besides
hosts of friends TO mourn his de-
parture.
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church at 1850 o'clock
Sunday afternoon which were large
ly attended, and the floral offerings
we're beautiful and profuse. Inter-
ment was made in Riverview GEM
etery beside his wife who preceded
him in DEATH"
sAN DIN TIME DANCE