Jackson-Scott County IA Archives Wills.....Doe, George W. October 31, 1885
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Source: Maquoketa Excelsior
Written: October 31, 1885

Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 31, 1885

George W. Doe Bequest

The announcement of the death of Walter Doe brings up to the Davenport 
Democrat the recollection of his son George W. Doe’s bequest to the Academy of 
Sciences in Davenport. The Democrat says: “Several years ago a man by the name 
of George W. Doe died in Maquoketa, his native place. He had been in ill 
health for several years and spent most of the time in traveling in Colorado, 
New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, Arizona and California for the benefit of his 
health. His father was wealthy and afforded him abundant means for travel. He 
was a student in geology and mineralogy and gathered many beautiful specimens 
in his tours to facilitate his studies. He organized a cabinet, labeling each 
specimen with its proper name and class and place obtained. He made a will, in 
which he bequeathed his cabinet to the Davenport Academy of Science; it was 
brought here, and is in the Academy today, a very valuable possession, the 
admiration of all students in science who view it. The name of George W. Doe 
will be treasured in the Academy as long as it exists.”


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