The funeral was held from the Ross Funeral Home at 2:30 Monday afternoon, conducted by Elder J.R. Nelson, assisted by M.N. Skadsheim. Elder Nelson preached the sermon. Interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
William Henry Cain was the eldest son of James and Sarah Cain. He was born at Litchfield, Gracon county, Ky., Nov. 14, 1865, and passed away March 18, 1932, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 4 days. In July, 1892, he was united in marriage at Clarkson, Ky., with Betty Ann Witten. Ten children were born to this union, eight of whom are still living. One son, Omar, met his death by the explosion of dynamite at the age of 24; a daughter, Elsie, passed away five years ago at the age of 23. Besides the widow, he is survived by the following children; Moman of Clarkson, Ky.; Mrs. Bess Hawkins of Hawarden; Lester Cain of Ireton; Charlie Cain of Hawarden; Leonard of Fountain; Wilber and Gilbert at home. He also leaves three sisters: Mrs. Manda Elliott, Mrs. Callie Williams and Mrs. Margaret Williams; and three brothers, John, Ed. and Martin Cain, all residing in Kentucky. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and other relatives.
Mr. Cain never united with a church but while living in Kentucky eh and his family habitually attended the Baptist church. In 1921 he moved to Iowa. He farmed for six years near Ireton and on various places near Hawarden since that time. Mr. Cain was a respected member of the community, a good husband and a kind father. Amid sickness and suffering he struggled to maintain his home and provide for his family.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 3/24/1932
The funeral was held from the Ross Funeral Home at 2:30 Monday afternoon, conducted by Elder J.R. Nelson, assisted by M.N. Skadsheim. Elder Nelson preached the sermon. Interment was made in Grace Hill cemetery.
William Henry Cain was the eldest son of James and Sarah Cain. He was born at Litchfield, Gracon county, Ky., Nov. 14, 1865, and passed away March 18, 1932, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 4 days. In July, 1892, he was united in marriage at Clarkson, Ky., with Betty Ann Witten. Ten children were born to this union, eight of whom are still living. One son, Omar, met his death by the explosion of dynamite at the age of 24; a daughter, Elsie, passed away five years ago at the age of 23. Besides the widow, he is survived by the following children; Moman of Clarkson, Ky.; Mrs. Bess Hawkins of Hawarden; Lester Cain of Ireton; Charlie Cain of Hawarden; Leonard of Fountain; Wilber and Gilbert at home. He also leaves three sisters: Mrs. Manda Elliott, Mrs. Callie Williams and Mrs. Margaret Williams; and three brothers, John, Ed. and Martin Cain, all residing in Kentucky. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and other relatives.
Mr. Cain never united with a church but while living in Kentucky eh and his family habitually attended the Baptist church. In 1921 he moved to Iowa. He farmed for six years near Ireton and on various places near Hawarden since that time. Mr. Cain was a respected member of the community, a good husband and a kind father. Amid sickness and suffering he struggled to maintain his home and provide for his family.
The Independent (Hawarden, Iowa) 3/24/1932
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