from the KEOSAUQUA REPUBLICAN = March 11, 1880

DIED

At the residence of his daughter Mrs. J. S. SLOAN on Thursday March 4, 1880- James B. SINCLAIR aged 82 yrs. 11 Mo. and 20 days. The deceased was born in Allegheny County Pa. March 15, 1797 and was married to Sarah McMahan May 22, 1817.  They united with the U.P. Church under the Pastorate of Rev. Joseph Kerr, in 1818 and continued to be constant members until the time of their death.  In 1838 they removed with their family to Columbian County Ohio and in the Spring of 1861 removed to Iowa where they spent the remainder of their days.  His wife preceded him to the better land January 3, 1875.