John H. Ake

The subject of this sketch was born in Virginia, December 29, 1820, and died at his home in Wymore . Thursday August 29, 1895 at 11:15 pm, making his age 74 years, 7 months and 29 days.

For a man of his age he was very vigorous, and had he not met with an accident several months ago, which resulted in a broken limb, it is very probable that he would yet be actively engaged in business; but the tedious confinement. Coming as it did in the warmest season gradually - sapped him of his vitality until he succumbed from sheer exhaustion, passing away quietly as if in sleep.

During his lifetime Mr. Ake was a very active businessman, and took great interest in politics, always having been a democrat of the stalwart kind. He was one of the pioneers of westward movement, and settled at Muscatine, Ia., at an early day.

In 1860 he was a delegate from Iowa to the national democratic convention, held at Charleston.

He removed from Muscatine to Nebraska City, about twenty-five years ago, where he made his home until the B&M was built through to Denver, when he removed to Wymore.

 He was ah honorable and upright businessman in every particular.

And had the confidence and esteem of the entire community.

'The funeral services were held at the residence, Sunday morning.

Sept.1st, and were largely attended. After appropriate remarks by Rev. A H.Law, of the Baptist church, the remains were taken to Overlook Cemetery and placed in their last resting place.

Mr. Ake was' the father of ten children, seven of whom were at the funeral. To them and other relatives is extended the sympathy of many friends.

 The Wymorean, Saturday, September 14 1895