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Andrew Jackson Moulton

Andrew Jackson Moulton was born in Illinois, January 15, 1852.  When two years old his parents came to Iowa where he spent his entire life.  December 26, 1876, he married Lucy A. Lee, who died April 8, 1920.  He was the father of four children, Elbert L., who died many years ago; Robert B., of Columbus Juncion, IA.; Mrs. J.L. Grenawlat, of Storm Lake, IA and Lee J. of Kellerton, IA.  Mr. Moulton also leaves one brother A.L. Moulton of Loup, NE. and four sisters: Mrs. J.N. Brown, Mrs. N.B. Hopkins, Mrs. Wm. Millian and Miss Rachel Moulton, all of whom reside at Kellerton.  In 1921 Mr. Moulton married Mrs. Sadie Manning, who because of the nervous shock of his death, was unable to be present at the funeral services.  Mr. Moulton’s passing was instantaneous, by paralytic stroke, on July 22, 1924, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 7 days.  Mr. Moulton was a good man.  He became a member of the Methodist Church in 1891 when Rev. B.F. Miller was pastor.  He retired form the farm in 1917 going to Lamoni for a year, then coming to Kellerton.  Mr. Moulton made many friends and has left his impress on the community.  Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Friday afternoon July 25, Rev. C.E. Bennett officiating and the body placed in Maple Row Cemetery.

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