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Friday, July 17, 1908
Worthington Advance

The death of W.H. Ingraham, one of the pioneer settlers of Nobles county occurred at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, on the 24th of June. Mr. Ingraham served with credit in an Iowa regiment during the civil war, and was a resident of that state until 1872, when he moved to Nobles county, settling in Grand Prairie township. He was a public spirited man and took special interest in local politics. During his residence in this community he became a charter member of the United Workman. He carried insurance in that order to the amount of $2000. About 13 years ago he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he resided at the time of his death. He leaves a widow, five sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. --Nobles County Democrat.

Thursday, November 24, 1910
Worthington Globe

Obituary.

Joseph J. Isom died at the home of his son, James Isom, in this city, on Friday, November 18th, 1910, at twenty minutes past ten, aged 86 years, 9 months and 26 days.

Mr. Isom was born in Pennsylvania, January 21st, 1824, and removed to Illinois when a boy, and made his home in that state ever since. During the gold fever excitement in California, he was one of the first to immigrate to that state. He was one of the lucky ones and made enough to last him for the balance of his life.

For twenty years he has made his home with his son, James, but remained in Illinois when James removed to Minnesota, about fifteen months ago. Three weeks ago Mr. Isom went to Illinois and brought his father home with him to spend his last days.

Six children are living to mourn his loss: Mrs. Wakefield, of Butte, Mont., Mrs. Britell, of Wichata, Kas., Fre and Charles, of Pittsburg, Kas., Mrs. V.C. Traphagen, of Sanborn, Minn., and James, of this city. Only Mrs. Traphagen, with her husband, were able to be in attendance at the funeral.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ralph Carleton, and the remains laid to rest in the Worthington cemetery.