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James Barr Ralston

Birth	:	20 Dec 1811 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	7 Jul 1904 Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3114014, -92.8827972
Description	:	Grandfather Ralston Dead. End of Long and Noble LIfe. Came to Grundy County in 1868 Ninety-two Years Old. James B., eldest son of David and Hannah Ralston was born in Armstrong county, Penn, December 20, 1811. The eldest of a family of two boys and four girls growing to maturity, he was the last to be called from earth. On May 31 1836 he was united in marriage to Jane McCormick at Worthington, Armstrong Co., Penn, to which union eleven children were born, five of whom have gone on before the father, six yet remaining: David Franklin Ralston, New Windsor, IL; Mrs. Amanda A. Simkins,... Read More	Grandfather Ralston Dead. End of Long and Noble LIfe. Came to Grundy County in 1868 Ninety-two Years Old. James B., eldest son of David and Hannah Ralston was born in Armstrong county, Penn, December 20, 1811. The eldest of a family of two boys and four girls growing to maturity, he was the last to be called from earth. On May 31 1836 he was united in marriage to Jane McCormick at Worthington, Armstrong Co., Penn, to which union eleven children were born, five of whom have gone on before the father, six yet remaining: David Franklin Ralston, New Windsor, IL; Mrs. Amanda A. Simkins, Hall City, South Dakota; Ellis S. Ralston, Concordia, Kansas; Mrs. Alice M. Leighter, Dodge City, Kansas; Mrs. Margaret R. Barnes, Cedar Falls, Iowa, James Ralston, Conrad, Iowas. In 1854 Mr. and Mrs. Ralston moved from Armstrong county, Penn., to Knox county, ILL, where they made their home till 1868 when they moved to Grundy county, Iowa; settling on the farm which has ever since been their home, and from which they have done their part in the building up of this new country. At the age of twenty-five Mr. Ralston was converted and united with the Presbyterian church of which he has continued to be a member. When the Presbyterian church of Grundy Center was organized he and his wife were among the charter members, and he was, during the time of his connection there, made an elder of the church. When the Presbyterian church of Conrad was organized their membership was transferred to Conrad, they again taking part in the building up of a newly organized work. From the time of his membership in the Conrad church until the day of his death he has continued as an elder honored and loved, thought age has prevented him from taking an active part in the work in late years. His one regret regarding his Christian life was that he did not acknowledge Christ at an earlier age. Always has his life told for righteousness and truth; and encouragement to all who came under its influence and an example of noble living that will live on in the memory of those who knew him. For several months his strength has been failing and at times he seemed quite poorly yet as often rallying. Last Saturday he was able to walk about the house and when the end came, it came as the wearing out of the machinery of the body and not from disease. About five o'clock Monday morning, July 4, 1904, the summons came peacefully and quietly. His age was 92 years, six months and thirteen days. His children numbered eleven, with grandchildren and great-grandchildren the number is one hundred and sixteen. In father Ralston's death he has fulfilled the scripture, "Thou shalt come to thy grace in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in its season." A brief service was held at the late residence at two o'clock, Tuesday, July 5, and at the Alice church at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. G. Bailey, of La Porte City, Ia., the late pastor of the deceased, and Rev. T. N. Buchanan, paster of the Conrad Presbyterian church, Interment at Alice Cemetery.

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James Barr Ralston's memorial is located at: Alice Union Cemetery, Conrad, Grundy County, USA.
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James Barr Ralston death on 7 Jul 1904 in Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.3114014
Longitude: -92.8827972

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Parent

Spouse

Nancy Jane McCormick Ralston

(1818 - 1907)

Siblings

Children

Matilda Jane Ralston

(1840 - 1900)

James McCormick Ralston

(1845 - 1931)

Margaret Rebecca Ralston Barnes

(1854 - 1916)

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