Backer, Katie c1890 – 1898

BACKER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 11/14/2020 at 11:19:24

Source: Decorah Republican Oct. 20, 1898 P 3 C 1

—Katie Backer, the eight year old daughter of Conrad Backer living in Dayton township, Bremer Co., died on the 9th from burns caused by her clothing being set on fire. The flames blew out of the stove door and ignited her dress.