Although the tombstone says his birth was 1875, his obituary states 1874, which is consistent with the date given on his death certificate. There is also a good argument for the year to be 1873. The 1880 census enumerated June 26, 1880 gives his age as 6 meaning a birth date prior to June 26, 1874, and the 1900 census says his birth was Nov 1873 (he was still living with his parents in 1900), both suggesting a late 1873 birth year. Since the census information was given by his parents while the death information was given by second hand sources, it seems 1873 is the best solution.
Additionally, his death certificate and obituary show him born in Davis County, however the 1885 and 1895 Iowa state censuses show him born in Wapello County.
Additionally, his death certificate and obituary show him born in Davis County, however the 1885 and 1895 Iowa state censuses show him born in Wapello County.
Although the tombstone says his birth was 1875, his obituary states 1874, which is consistent with the date given on his death certificate. There is also a good argument for the year to be 1873. The 1880 census enumerated June 26, 1880 gives his age as 6 meaning a birth date prior to June 26, 1874, and the 1900 census says his birth was Nov 1873 (he was still living with his parents in 1900), both suggesting a late 1873 birth year. Since the census information was given by his parents while the death information was given by second hand sources, it seems 1873 is the best solution.
Additionally, his death certificate and obituary show him born in Davis County, however the 1885 and 1895 Iowa state censuses show him born in Wapello County.
Additionally, his death certificate and obituary show him born in Davis County, however the 1885 and 1895 Iowa state censuses show him born in Wapello County.
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