James W. Jarboe 
James W. was born on April 26th, 1820. James W.'s father was William B. Jarboe and his mother was Laura Ann Atwood. His paternal grandparents were Raphael Jarboe and Catherine Redmond Barnes; his maternal grandfather was Charles Atwood. He had a sister named Teresa Ann. He was the younger of the two children. He died at the age of 82 on January 11th, 1903 in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA. He was buried in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Marengo, Iowa Co., IA.1 General Notes
REFN: 1776
From Obituary: James W. Jarboe was born in Frederick Co., MD on April
20, 1820. His youth was spent in his native state, where he grew to
manhood. In 1847 he enlisted as a private in Company 11, 3rd Regiment,
United States Dragoons for service in the Mexican War. He returned from
the service suffering from paralysis of the left side caused by severe
injuries received from serving his county. He was afflicted with this
ailment until his death. The greater part of the time since his return
from the Mexican War, Mr. Jarboe made his home with his sister and
family, residing in Frederick Co., MD until the year 1887 at which time
they located near the city of Marengo, IA. Mr. Jarboe was a kind,
patient man, strong in his convictions, and accorded to his fellow man
all the comforts and privileges which he himself wished to enjoy. He is
kindly remembered by all who knew him during life.
Will of James W. Jarboe, filed January 14, 1903, Will Record 5 page 75,
Iowa County, IA, recites:
"I, James W. Jarboe, ages 76 years, a resident of Washington
Township Iowa County and State of Iowa being of sound mind and memory to
publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament hereby revoking
all former will by me made.
First. It is my Will that all my just debts and funeral expenses by
first paid out of my Estate.
Second. I devise and bequeath unto my sister, Mrs. Teresa A.
Simmons the sum of five hundred dollars.
3d. I devise and bequeath unto my nephews, John B. Simmons,
Glennville H. Simmons, Edwin A. Simmons, William H. Simmons and Clarence
E. Simmons, the sum of Two hundred dollars each.
4th. I devise and bequeath to Mary V. Simmons wife of M.A. Simmons
the sum of Two hundred dollars.
5th. I devise and bequeath unto my nephew C.A. Simmons my gold
filled case watch.
6th. I devise and bequeath unto my niece Ida M. Wannamaugher the
sum of Two hundred dollars.
7th. I devise and bequeath unto my grand nephew Lester Dade the sum
of one hundred dollars.
8th. I devise and bequeath unto my grand nephew James Simmons (son
of William H. Simmons) my solid case gold watch and chain.
9th. It is my will that in case of any residue or remainder of my
estate after payment of all my just debts and legacies hereinbefore
stated, the same shall be equally divided equally between towit Mrs.
Teresa A. Simmons, John B. Simmons, Glennville H. Simmons, M.A. Simmons,
William H. Simmons, Edwin A. Simmons, Clarence E. Simmons, C.A. Simmons
and Ida M. Wannamaugher.
10th. I hereby nominate my nephew M.A. Simmons as my Executor of
this my last Will and Testament without bond.
In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of
August A.D. 1896.
James W. Jarboe"
Probate records show that James was survived by John B. Simmons, M.A.
Simmons, M.V. Simmons, E.A. Simmons, W.H. Simmons, and Ida M.
Wannamaugher, all of Marengo, IA; children of Clara Dade (nee Simmons),
deceased: Lester Dade (residence unknown) and Jessie Dade, Sibley, IA.
That heirs C.A. Simmons & C.E. Simmons were deceased.
He died seized of the W200' N132' Block 1 Flaugher & McFalls Addition
Marengo, IA & Lot 5 Block 11 Campbells Addition to Marengo, IA. The
costs, claims and bequests are not shown paid and this estate was never
closed.
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- b.1659 in St. Marys Co., MD d.16 May 1705 in St. Marys Co., MD
- b.~ 1685 in St. Marys Co., MD d.1754 in St. Marys Co., MD
- b.1731 in St. Marys Co., MD d.1794 in St. Marys Co., MD
- b.1771 in St. Marys Co., MD d.12 Jan 1817 in Frederick Co., MD
- b.1796 in Frederick Co., MD d.> 1830 in Frederick Co., MD
- b.26 Apr 1820 d.11 Jan 1903 in Marengo, Iowa Co., IA
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