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Arthur J Postlewait

Birth	:	Jan 1888 Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Aug 1900 Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Shaul Cemetery, Ottumwa, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9953003, -92.4492035
Plot	:	Block 0-Row 18
Description	:	Please Note: The date of birth that I have used on this memorial was taken from the 1900 Census for Ottumwa, Iowa. Obituary From "Ottumwa Courier," August 9, 1900: DROWNED IN RIVER Arthur Postlewait Meets Death Near Cummings' Ice House WAS SWIMMING IN THE RIVER While Enjoying the Sport in Company with Two Other Lads He Got In Over His Depth–Son of Martin Postlewait. What may result in a fatal accident occurred near the Cummings' ice house in South Ottumwa about 2 o'clock this afternoon. Arthur Postlewait, in company with two companions,... Read More	Please Note: The date of birth that I have used on this memorial was taken from the 1900 Census for Ottumwa, Iowa. Obituary From "Ottumwa Courier," August 9, 1900: DROWNED IN RIVER Arthur Postlewait Meets Death Near Cummings' Ice House WAS SWIMMING IN THE RIVER While Enjoying the Sport in Company with Two Other Lads He Got In Over His Depth–Son of Martin Postlewait. What may result in a fatal accident occurred near the Cummings' ice house in South Ottumwa about 2 o'clock this afternoon. Arthur Postlewait, in company with two companions, was swimming in the Des Moines river, when he got into the water over his head. He was rescued in a few minutes. Dr. C.C. Powell was summoned and was still working on him at the time of going to press, and has some hopes of resuscitating him. The lads who were swimming with Arthur Postlewait were Ed. Lowe, aged ten years, and Charles Harness, aged twelve years. The Harness boy was also under the water, but was rescued. The Lowe boy called for assistance and J.E. Aller, of 707 First street, responded and succeeded in rescuing the boys. Arthur Postlewait is the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Postlewait, who reside on Ferry street. While there are hopes for his recovery his condition is serious. Later.–Arthur Postlewait died at 3:30.

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Arthur J Postlewait death on 9 Aug 1900 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9953003
Longitude: -92.4492035

Family Members:

Parent

Marian Rebecca Powell Postlewait

(1862 - 1942)

Siblings

Harvey Silas “Harve” Postlewait

(1884 - 1960)

Sarah Ann Postlewait Finley

(1886 - 1969)

Edith Mae Postlewait Grubbs

(1889 - 1973)

Beulah M Postlewait Ott

(1893 - 1974)

Charley N. Postlewait

(1894 - 1895)

John William Postlewait

(1899 - 1938)

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