John Barlean and Jane (Ellis) Barlean
Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, November l7, l898
JOHN BARLEAN died at his home in Eden Township, November 6, l898, aged 7l years, 9 months and 2l days.
He was born in Ohio and grew to manhood in that State, removing to Iowa in l856. He was married to JANE ELLIS in l847. To their union were born ten children, six girls and four boys, one dying in infancy. Four of his children were with him at the time of his death. His wife dying a number of years ago, he made his home with his sons, JOSEPH and WILLIAM.
The funeral services were held on Monday, November 7th, his remains being laid to rest by the side of his departed wife in the Manchester Graveyard. He was a man highly respected by his neighbors and all who knew him. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
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"With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter"
December l0, 2002