The Journal Leon, Iowa August 16, 1883 DIED -- In Eagleville, Mo., Aug. 2d, 1883, of dropsy, Mr. M. ROLOFSON, aged 83 years. Mr. ROLOFSON was born in Kentucky in the year 1800, where he lived until the year 1820. He then moved to southern Illinois, where he married Miss RUTHA MCCLELLAND, of Tennessee. He lived there until 1832, when he moved to McLean County, Ill., where he lived about 12 years. He then moved to Boone County, Iowa, and lived there two years; moved from there to Harrison County Mo., and lived there 10 years. He next went to Callaway County, Mo., and then to DeWitt County, Ill, where his wife died. He then came to Decatur County, Iowa and lived with his daughter, Mrs. A.M. MAUROSS for 8 years. He then went to Missouri, where he lived until his death. He had 12 children, 9 of which are living and 3 dead. He embraced religion at an early age and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. When he came to Iowa, not finding any of his denomination, he united with the United Brethren. He led a Christian life, though darkened by many clouds, he at last reached a golden sunset. He died shouting and his last words were, "I feel that angels are standing around my bed ready to carry me home." He leaves relatives and friends here who will sadly mourn his loss. Thus death has taken father home But he's free from care and pain, And may we all be well prepared To live with him again. ----------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert January 6, 2010 [email protected]