Obit of John Kieffer, 1906, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From the November 2, 1906 Southern Sentinel

AN OLD CITIZEN GONE

John Kieffer Lived in Ward Five of This Parish Since Year of 1833


There died at his home on Saline Bayou in ward five of this parish, on October
16, 1906, John Kieffer, one of the oldest citizens of the parish.  He was born
July 12, 1825, in what is now the German Empire but was prior to 1870 a
province of France.  He was 81 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age at the time
of his death.

Mr. Kieffer came to this state in 1833 and  had lived since that time in the
community where he died.  

Uncle John, as he was known far and near, was a good citizen and  a hard
working man.  He was married twice, the last wife surviving him, also several
children, a number of whom are grown.  He was a devout member of the Catholic
church and while his wives were members of the Methodist and Baptist churches
and reared their families in these churches, he remained faithful to his
church.

The Sentinel extends sincere condolence to the widow and the family of the
deceased.  "Peace be to his ashes."

(Submitted by Greggory Ellis Davies, Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA.)