ADDITIONAL BIO
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AN OLD SETTLER GONE.
John Noble, Aged Over Ninety Years. Dies in Springfield, South Dakota. Died, at his son’s, A. J. Noble’s, in Springfield, S. D., April 21, 1904, John Noble. The subject of this sketch was born at Snow Hill, Clinton County, Ohio, on March 17, 1814, and was 90 years, one month and four days old at the time of his death. He came to Illinois very early in the 40s, where he remained for a short time. While there he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Lieurance, Jan. 21, 1844. To them were born five children; two died in infancy, one, a young lady, died in 1870. Henry died last fall; there is only one left of that family, namely, Mrs. John Whitford of this city. He came to Wisconsin in 1847, and settled on the wild prairie, from which he afterwards made a beautiful home.
In the spring of 1850 he crossed the plains to California, and remained there until early in 1852, when he returned home. Shortly after his return home, his wife died and left three children. On March 13, 1852, he was joined in marriage to Betsy Webber, who died in South Dakota about 1880. To them were born nine children. Two died while young; Mary Ann, wife of William Thomas, died in South Dakota several years
ago; Clara, wife of E. A. Van Matre, died in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1891. There remain now living five, two boys and three girls, namely, Andrew J., Charles, Marilda Matthews, Alice Batchelor and Nancy Parkinson. Several years ago he sold all his possessions in Wisconsin and went to South Dakota, where he had purchased 1000 acres of laud close to Springfield. After a few years, he disposed of all his land and retired
from active business, making his home with his son Andrew. He used to make frequent visits to his old neighborhood in Wisconsin, where his old friends were always glad to see him. he was a man of strong convictions, upright in all his dealing; his word was as good as his bond. He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and nothing pleased him better than to see his children do right; he was always ready to help a neighbor in time of trouble. He was buried on Sunday, April 24. On account of sickness, none of his daughters from here were able to attend his funeral.

Iowa County Democrat, Mineral Point, Wis., April 28, 1904
Contributor: B. Helmer