Grinnell Herald Dec 3 1926
Gilman Pioneer called by Death
Father of Mrs. M.J. Douglass Dies at Ripe old age after three months Illness
Following a protracted illness of hardening of the arteries, complicated with glandular trouble John D. Ingraham, an esteemed resident of Laurel and Gilman vicinities and this town for fifty five years, passed away at his home on North Elm Street at 11 AM Friday. Mr. Ingraham was aged 84 yrs 6 mo and 5 days and had been almost helpless for the past three months. During illness he did not complain, but was calm and patient appreciating the kindness and tenderness he was shown. He knew the members of his family to the last and when the end came he calmly went to sleep.
John Doage Ingraham was born at Northville, NY May 21 1842. From New York he moved to Illinois in 1856 and was married in 1863 to Lucinda Salter at Oquawka that state. To this union twelve children were born, nine of whom survive, namely J Ingraham, Oswego Kan; Mrs. Mollie Tolstedt, Harrick SD; William Ingraham, Mrs. Catherine Richardson, Roy Ingraham, Gilman; Mrs. JW Dawson, Chicago; Miss Minnie Ingraham, Des Moines; John Ingraham, San Bernardino, Calif; Mrs. Marlyn Douglass, Grinnell. Mrs. Ingraham also survives her husband as do twenty two grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren."
Mr. Ingraham was a veteran of the Civil War; having been a member of the 11th Illinois Calvary and served under General Thomas. On being discharged from the army he returned to Illinois. In 1871 he and family moved to Iowa and settled near Laurel, later moving to a farm southwest of Gilman. Here the family grew up and the children went their way and established homes for themselves. In 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Ingraham retired from the farm and became residents of Gilman, which has since been their home. Mr. Ingraham was the last resident survivor of Farragut Post No 95 GAR which was organized Nov 20 1882 and of which he was a charter member.
Here was a man who was born and reached maturity in an era when honor and integrity were the foundation of which character was built. No man ever exemplified these traits more highly as he passed through life than did Mr. Ingraham. As a husband, father, neighbor, citizen and soldier he at all times unselfishly met the requirements of life and performed his duties with zeal and with devotion to the best principles and highest ideals. Mr. Ingraham was a member of the Presbyterian church and faithfully followed the teachings of the Master. His early career has ended and he rests in peace.
Burial was in Methodist cemetery, Laurel, Iowa. Rev R. S. Phillips was in charge. All of the children were present for the funeral. Mr. Ingraham was given a military burial, a guard and firing squad from David Alonzo Paul Post American Legion being in charge.