William Spear
Died, June 6, 1883, at his residence near Templeton, Town, William Spear, aged 58 years. Mr. Spear was born in Pennsylvania and has lived in Iowa during the last 33 years: He was married in 1850 to Elizabeth Leighty, with whom be has since lived and who now survives him. While a soldier in the war of the rebellion Mr. Spear received a sunstroke, from the effects of which he has since been a great sufferer. He was united with the Church of God at the age of 20 and has been during his life a zealous and consistent Christian, commanding the respect and friendship of all who knew him.