The Iberia Sentinel, April 1935 John E. Dickerson, another one of the comparatively few remaining Civil War veterans, died at his home here in Iberia Monday night, April 15, at 11:05 o'clock, lacking only 55 minutes reaching his 90th birthday. For a number of months prior to his death he had been afflicted with a kidney trouble and death came as the only relief. Mr. Dickerson was born in Tennessee April 16, 1845; died April 15, 1935, being at the time of his death 90 years of age, lacking 55 minutes. He came to Miller County with his parents when about three years of age, locating on a farm east of Iberia, now known as the old Dickerson farm. For the past 31 years he has resided in Iberia. Mr. Dickerson was married to Miss Rebecca Jane Phillips and to this union seven children were born, namely: Luther, Wes, Harris and Maggie Dickerson, all of Iberia; Mrs. Henry Newton of Eldorado, Kans., and Walter Dickerson of St. Louis, one son having died in infancy. His wife died 31 years ago. Mr. Dickerson was a good citizen, highly esteemed by his many friends and neighbors. When a young man he answered the call of his country, to battle for the preservation of the Union, enlisting in Co. E., 48th Mo. Cav. He united with the Methodist Church many years ago and lived a consistent Christian life. Arrangements have been made to hold the funeral services this afternoon (Wednesday) at the home to be conducted by the Rev. John Phillips, pastor of the local Baptist Church, after which burial will be made by the side of his departed companion in the Billingsly Cemetery east of Iberia, under direction of the Adams & Casey undertaking service.