The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, April 26, 1906 The remains of J.F. MCMAINS, who passed away at his home in Ottumwa on Wednesday morning, April 18, 1906, after an extended illness with dropsy of the heart, were brought to this city on Thursday afternoon and on Friday at 2 p.m. funeral services conducted by Rev. Fred B. Palmer were held at the Baptist Church after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. JOHN FRANKLIN MCMAINS was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, on Sept. 4, 1852. In 1872 he was married to GEORGIANA WRIGHT, who survives him. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living. They are MRS. GRACE CARTER of Des Moines, MRS. IDA CARTER and LEROY MCMAINS of Chariton, CARL MCMAINS, MRS. NINA TROXELL and little CARMEN of Ottumwa and MRS. MARIE HENSEN of Wichita, Kas. He is also survived by his mother, MRS. LEROY MCMAINS of this city, and three sisters and one brother, MRS. M.G. RATCLIFF of Albany, Mo., MRS. ROSE HOGUE of Corydon, MISS MOLLIE MCMAINS of this city and MR. WILL MCMAINS of Cambria. To these sorrowing ones the deepest sympathy of a host of friends is extended. Deceased resided in Chariton for many years and was employed at the mill as engineer. About five years ago he moved to Ottumwa. He was honest, upright, kind and generous and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was an active member of the A.O.U.W. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert October 10, 2004 [email protected]