LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
April 3, 1903

Ralph Hodgson died at his home in Washington township yesterday morning aged
63 years. He had been suffering from grip but feeling better, was up and
around last week and on Monday had a relapse. Pneumonia developed and he
sank rapidly until the end came. Mr. Hodgson has lived in this locality for
the past sixteen years, coming here from Lafayette County, Wisconsin. He was
a native of England, but came to the United States when a young man. He
leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter and a nephew who lives in Stanton
township. Mr. Hodgson was well liked and highly respected among all his
neighbors. He was a good citizen and an upright, honest man. The family has
the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. The funeral was held at
the First Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Descendant Notes:
Ralph Hodgson, the son of Robert & Phoebe Hodgson, was born in Durham,
England, June 18, 1841.
Ralph Hodgson married Mary Ann "Mollie" Raw in Darlington, Wisconsin, June
20, 1877.
Ralph Hodgson died April 2, 1903, Plymouth County, Iowa.