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Sketch of Bezeleel Wells Johnson Former Resident Dies in Iowa
Bezeleel Wells Johnson a longtime Jefferson county resident died March 14 1908 in Waverly Iowa at age 88. Born April 24 1820 he left Iowa to seek gold with brothers in 1853 returned 1857 settled Bremer county then moved to Waverly in 1893 where he served as a State Bank director. He leaves five children Charlie Will Kate Lillie and Ben with Lillie living at home. many relatives and friends mourn his passing.
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Bezeleel Wells Johnson
Jefferson County
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Iowa
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Frenwood
John Ekey
Star
Rhoda Carr
Philander
Bob McGowan
Hiram Hohe
Clark Speedy
California
New York
Panama
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Washington Post
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