There are six marked graves on the Milburn Hobson lot, those of Milburn and his two wives, Margaret (Clark) Hobson and Mary Eugenia (Taylor) Gove/Hobson; two adult children of Milburn, one by each wife, Martha and Ernest; and Perry, infant son of Milburn and Margaret. These transcriptions are from south to north:
MILBURN HOBSON
SEPT. 22, 1840
OCT. 21, 1914
OBITUARY: JOHN MILBURN HOBSTON
The many friends of the family will learn with sorrow of the death of Milburn Hobson, which occurred at the hospital in Clarinda on Saturday forenoon, October 31st, 1914, at 11:30 o'clock. Death came suddenly and was due to heart failure. Mr. Hobson was taken there for treatment about three and one half years ago. The remains were brought to Chariton on Sunday and taken to the family home on east Court avenue and on Tuesday morning at nine thirty o'clock, the funeral services were held at the M.E. church, conducted by Rev. E.E. Ilgenfritz, after which the remains were interred in the Salem cemetery.
John Milburn Hobson was born in Monroe County, Indiana, on Sept. 22nd 1840. He was married to Miss Margaret Clark, of Van Buren county, Iowa, on July 4, 1868. She passed away on June 20, 1883. To them five children were born, Mrs. Alia Jones, of La Salle, Ill., Charles E., of Macksburg, Iowa, George W., of Washington, Iowa, Martha, who died Oct. 13, 1893, and Perry, who died in infancy. Mr. Hobson was again married on Oct. 27, 1885, to Mrs. Mary E. Gove of Chariton. To this union one child was born, Ernest T. Hobson, who died Sept. 27, 1911. Mr. Hobson is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs. John Martin, both of Chariton. Mr. Hobson came to Van Buren County, Iowa, from Indiana with his parents when he was nine years old, and five years later came to Lucas county where his home had been ever since. He lived on a farm near Salem church, for forty years, moving to Chariton in 1900. Early in life he was converted and united with the Methodist church at Salem, where he was a faithful worker. He also served as janitor of the church as long as he lived on the farm, always being willing to do more than his part if necessary, for the comfort of others. He served as steward in this church for many years. In 1902 his membership was transferred to the M.E. church in Chariton. He was a kind husband and father and always lived the true Christian life, consistent with the profession he made. The sorrowing relatives will have the sympathy of the entire community. (The Chariton Herald Patriot, 5 November 1914)
MARGRET A HOBSON
MAY 5, 1850
JUNE 20, 1883
OBITUARY: MARGARET A. HOBSON
Mrs. Margaret Hobson, wife of M. Hobson, died Wednesday morning, June 20, 1883, of consumption, aged 33 years, 1 month and 20 days.
She was the daughter of William and Nancy Clark, and sister of Mrs. Morgan. She was married to M. Hobson July 4, 1868, from which union five children were born, all of whom are living excepting one infant son, who 8 years ago passed over to the better land. She and her husband united with the M.E. Church at Salem in 1872. She has been a faithful member from that date until her death. Mrs. Hobson was a noble, charitable, kind-hearted, christian woman. A loving, faithful and dutiful wife, and an affectionate, indulgent mother. For months previous to her death she had been waiting the call of her Savior. During her long sickness no murmur nor complaint ever escaped her lips. She bore her sufferings with christian meekness and fortitude. Her last words were: "Don't grieve after me, for all is peace with me." Her body was consigned to the Salem Cemetery on Thursday, followed thither by a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. Stevens. The bereaved husband children have the heartfelt condolence of all in their affliction. (The Chariton Democrat, 27 June 1883)
Son of
M & M.A.
HOBSON
Died ca. 1875, remainder of inscription illegible
It is barely possible to decipher the first four lines of the inscription on this stone, but the rest has been lost to time. Milburn Hobson's obituary states that Perry died in infancy. Margaret's obituary states that Perry preceded her in death by eight years, ca. 1875.
Martha E. Hobston's tombstone, a marble "log" identical to that of her half-brother, Ernest T., has slipped from its cradle and rolled inscription-down onto the ground. I've not taken a current photo of it because of that difficulty.
MARTHA E.
HOBSON
SEPT. 9, 1871
OCT. 13, 1893
OBITUARY: MARTHA E. HOBSON
Martha E. Hobson was born September 9th, 1871, and died at her home in Benton township Friday, October 13th, 1893, of diptheria after an illness of four days only, and was buried in the Salem Cemetery the same day.
The deceased was a member of the M.E. church for a number of years and was always a faithful attendant upon all the services. Her life was very quiet and unassuming, and yet she was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her death was unexpected and has cast a gloom over the whole community.
Although she has gone, yet we know she is at rest and we sorrow not as those without hope.
A father, mother, three brothers and one sister are left to mourn her loss, and may God comfort them in their great affliction. (The Chariton Patriot, 18 October 1893)
Milburn Hobson and wife of Benton township are the objects of much heartfelt sympathy on the part of the community in their great and unexpected bereavement. Last Sabbath day, Miss Martha Hobson was able to be in her accustomed place at church and the following Friday she was laid away in the cemetery at Salem, death being caused by malignant diptheria after a short illness of four days. It was not deemed necessary to call a physician until Thursday afternoon but it was then too late to render any aid, death relieving the sufferer Friday morning. Owing to the contagious form of the disease, it was necessary to inter the body immediately and the funeral services will be held later. These times of trouble are always sad but in this instance it is doubly so as the family are bereft of help and sympathy from friends and neighbors. (The Chariton Patriot, 18 October 1893)
ERNEST T.
HOBSON
Feb. 13, 1888
Sept. 27, 1911
ERNEST HOBSON DIES SUDDENLY
The community was greatly shocked by the news of the death of Ernest Hobson, of this city, which occurred at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milburn Hobson, on Court avenue abaout 3:30 o'clock, yesterday morning, Sept. 27, 1911, after an illness of only a few days with typhoid fever. Although he had not been feeling well for several weeks yet he was able to attend to his duties in the Chariton National Bank last Saturday.
Ernest Hobson was born in this county, south of Chariton, on February 13, 1888, and had resided here all his life. He was a graduate of the Chariton public schools, being a member of the class of 1907. Last winter he was employed in a bank in Des Moines, but for several months had been employed here in the Chariton National Bank as bookkeeper. He was an exemplary young man, of splendid habits and character, and of a genial disposition, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
His sudden death, when life seemed full of promise, is greatly deplored by all. He is survived by his parents and by a half brother, Clint Gove, of this city, and two step brothers, Charles Hobson, of Fontanelle, and George Hobson, of Washington, and a step sister, Mrs. Harley Jones of this city. The sorrowing ones will have the deep sympathy of the entire community.
Funeral services will be held at the M.E. church tomorrow (Friday)afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.G. Hohanshelt, under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, after which interment will take place in the Salem cemetery south of Chariton. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)
Note: the "step" siblings referred to in Ernest's obituary were in fact "half" siblings, children of Milburn Hobson by his first marriage.
GOVE
WIFE OF M.J. HOBSON
1850-1918
OBITUARY: MARY E. (TAYLOR) GOVE/HOBSON
The many friends throughout this county will learn with sorrow of the passing away of Mrs. Milburn Hobson, which occurred at the home of her son, C.D. Gove, in this city on Monday night, Aug. 5, 1918, at 11:45 at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 25 days. She had been in ill health for some time, suffering from anemia and other complications, but was able to be about until about a month ago,and since that time declined rapidly until the end came peacefully and quietly. Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Joe W. Goodsell, were held at the M.E. church yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock after which the remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.
Mary Eugenia Taylor was born in Henry county, Ill., on Jan. 11, 1850. She was the second eldest member of a family of five children. Her father and mother were Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson W. Taylor, of Geneseo, Ill. Two sisters and two brothers, Merrill E. Taylor, of Chariton; G.W., of Burlington; Mrs. Rilla Bills of Geneseo, Ill.; and Mrs. Geo. Detrick, of South Chicago are living. Mrs. Hobson was a member of a very honorable and historic family. Her father was a cousin of Zachary Taylor.
She was united in marriage to Elijah David Gove, of Henry county, Ill. To this union two sons were born, Dennis D., who died in infancy and C(linton) D., of Chariton. She was married again to Milburn Hobson, of Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, who died a few years ago, on September 30, 1911. Mrs. Hobson had been a resident of this county since 1878. She had been a faithful member of the M.E. church nearly all her life. She loved the church, and was always to be found in her place in its services when her health permitted. She was devoted to her family, and her life was filled with good deeds. Her highest happiness came in being helpful to others, and her demise will be deplored by a host of friends, who will extend sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. She is survived by one son, C.D. Gove, of this city, and by three step-children, Chas. Hobson, of Fremont, Iowa; Geo. W. Hobson, of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Mrs. Alla Jones of LaSalle, Ill. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)
Note: There are a couple of inconsistencies in this obituary. The date September 30, 1911, in the final paragraph could be taken to be either the date of her marriage to Milburn Hobson or of his death, but it is neither. In addition, there is no mention of her son by Milburn Hobson, Ernest T.
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