Obituary of Frederick Gilbert Deburn (Ottumwa Courier?, I think)

Frederick Gilbert Deburn was born in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, July 5, 1838. In the year 1845 he came with his parents to Davis County, Iowa where he resided until death called him January 11,1911, aged 72 years,6 months, and 6 days. In 1864 he was married to Miss Martha Johnson. To this union one son was born, Hiram, who is a resident of Davis County. At the death of his wife he was married to Savina Strang October 1866. To this union seven children were born, Mrs. I.S. Glasgow and Mrs. L.E. Furtney of Oklahoma; Mrs Gloucester Lanman, of Missouri; Mrs Nettie Elston and Joseph G. Deburn, of Eldon,Iowa; Willie deceased.

After the death of his wife he was again married to Anna Kaiser. To this union 3 children were born, Mrs. L.E. Fite and Clarence of Eldon,Iowa, and Mrs. E.N. Hemingway of West Branch, Iowa.

He leaves to mourn his demise a wife, one brother, ten children, twenty five grand children and 3 great grand children, and a host of friends. He united with the Christian Church some forty years ago.

The writer visited Mr. Deburn a few days before his death; at which time he told us his work was all done.

(I believe this obituary was in a scrapbook of my aunt. Notice the spelling Deburn.) Joseph Deburn of whom I have a picture appears to be your great great uncle. He died about 1941. He was never married.)

(This is a note I have of a brother of Gilbert Deburn.) Charles Lewis Dearborn born Farmington, Van Buren Co,Iowa 3-18-1841 died 1-14-1915.)This info came from his obituary. buried in Davis Co, Ia I think.

Children: Ida H. Heady, Charles W.,Etta E. Dearborn, Stiles, Nellie, Stella, Grace Small, Clay, Clarence.

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