Description
“Gaines.” - - On Friday evening occurred the death of Squire Gaines, a well known negro citizen, who had lived in this vicinity for 28 years. He was 55 years of age, being born in Platte County, Missouri, Sept. 1851, and dying July 13, 1906, at Oskaloosa. He was married in 1874 to Cynthia Huse, who survives him. He leaves 6 children and 8 grandchildren. He was converted and joined the F. M. B. church 23 years ago and for about 19 years had been a deacon. He was known in the community as a good and honest man.Date(s) of Creation
7/20/1906
