tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35615174050768249272024-03-05T05:42:52.982-08:00Lucas County's Salem CemeteryA tribute to the approximately 300 Lucas Countyans laid to rest here during more than 150 years and to their honorable descendants. Will the circle be unbroken ...Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-20307139503538685982008-10-09T06:13:00.000-07:002009-02-13T09:39:37.062-08:00Introduction: The Reasoning Behind This Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5c1syjIApanYpkRdHAr04GkHolHxRloiXZ_de4y3zKun7xustMi6Q27f6_963kHXaUCfNlGp32nzBmkDk1G1N4uaAlParN4h8G1BQd8YZRYnhvUZGMrxzsEgWx3Q3n8JX0R0Vx8UgamaC/s1600-h/Mom+and+Dad.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255574487265524114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5c1syjIApanYpkRdHAr04GkHolHxRloiXZ_de4y3zKun7xustMi6Q27f6_963kHXaUCfNlGp32nzBmkDk1G1N4uaAlParN4h8G1BQd8YZRYnhvUZGMrxzsEgWx3Q3n8JX0R0Vx8UgamaC/s400/Mom+and+Dad.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><center>IN LOVING MEMORY<br />Daniel and Reefa (Miller) Myers<br />"Will the Circle Be Unbroken"</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">I expect eventually to be deposited in one form or another at Salem Cemetery, and it never hurts to know the neighbors. Beyond that, I'm related to many of those buried here and probably related to people who are related to the rest. That's the way in works in Lucas County.<br /><br />My parents and Myers grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandparents rest here as does Doratha Redlingshafer, my great-great-great-grandmother, matriarch of the Redlingshafer family in America.<br /><br />Last but certainly not least, I've become acquainted with some of the nicest folks conceivable, descendants of Salem's occupants, because of my informal status as the resident expert on who is buried here, and why. Those who rest here would be proud of their descendants, Lucas Countyans actual and virtual, and gratified that after all these years their kinfolk have sought them out and want to know something of who they were and how they lived and died.<br /><br />Those are among the reasons for this blog with a limited purpose. If you are interested in my brilliant opinions on stuff and other matters I chose to write about, kindly see my other blog, "The Lucas Countyan." There will be none of that here. This space belongs to the ancestors.<br /><br />A good deal of what's here was posted originally to a Salem Cemetery mailing list at RootsWeb. That was fine and it's still there. But a mailing list does not have photo potential and I've wanted that, so I'm going to gradually move material from there to here and add photos and more. It will take a while.<br /><br />Salem Cemetery is located alongside the New York Road in Section 3 of Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa, some three miles over generally rough and occasionally muddy gravel roads southeast of Chariton. Although the date on the gatepost is "1873," that's misleading. The first burial here, reportedly that of a Mormon pioneer who died along the Mormon Trail, was in the late 1840s and there were others soon after 1850 and many more before 1873. You can see the "history" for more of this.<br /><br />The cemetery was platted in 1873, probably a new grid dropped atop an older one since no one here seems out of place, and divided into 52 lots, each 9 by 41 feet. A few of those lots have been subdivided as the years passed, but most remain intact. The George W. Redlingshafer family takes the prize for shoe-horning the most deceased persons into one lot, although a bit of cheating was involved. George D. Redlingshafer has only a stone; his remains are elsewhere.<br /><br />I have followed the cemetery's original lot numbering system here, and that's the way the blog is organized. Lot No. 1 is in the extreme northeast corner of the cemetery and lots follow east to west in numerical order to No. 13 at the northwest corner of the original cemetery. Lot 14 is just south of Lot No. 1, back at the east end, then the lots march in numerical order again to Lot No. 26 at the west end of the second row. Lots No. 27-39 and Lots No. 40-52 form the two south ranges of lots in a similar manner so that Lot. No. 52 is in the extreme southwest corner of the cemetery. Confused? Well so am I sometimes, especially since the lots have been renumbered at least twice in different ways as the years have passed. But this was the way it started.<br /><br />After all the vacant lots in the original plat were sold (my grandparents grabbed the last one), other lots were sold in what formerly was the Salem churchyard. I've grouped those together as "Churchyard Burials."<br /><br />In addition, I know of people who were buried here but don't know where. You'll find them under "Salem's lost graves."<br /><br />To navigate, look to "Index" in post listings at left. That will tell you eventually who is buried here and on which lot. Then click on the appropriate lot to pull it up.<br /><br />I hope you find this useful. With the exception of a few reprobates (I know who they were but won't tell), all the folks buried here were fine people who deserve to be remembered. That, ultimately, is what this is all about.<br /><br /><center>Frank D. Myers<br />October 2008</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBvXFwhKKE8GospUUly8SEEKhjSnrAsh8LYam8Tw4iBLL2p6wqHCzJzXA9Gv3M2jSeI11p1I6E6geDD_mT_dWiLWuluNQYiHOQNFPjjfgc8CvoGd0SyqEnMs9VMeLJMrLs6YDu5sRZkM8/s1600-h/frank.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuBvXFwhKKE8GospUUly8SEEKhjSnrAsh8LYam8Tw4iBLL2p6wqHCzJzXA9Gv3M2jSeI11p1I6E6geDD_mT_dWiLWuluNQYiHOQNFPjjfgc8CvoGd0SyqEnMs9VMeLJMrLs6YDu5sRZkM8/s400/frank.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255577047472011570" /></a><p align="justify">Too many moons ago, now, and in another life. But those were good days, too, up that crick in Wyoming.</p>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-11377898790897653622008-10-09T06:12:00.000-07:002008-12-09T18:15:04.622-08:00A Brief History of Salem Cemetery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZGRDvgWiCmOiKVVtqk9nlRwwTeurZzD-TqYduNsClPp6ZW-CtldfFYqGVxtVxuSVUD4u6ukSqlmw6PtPsnClVqRLq7rTcmY6ppHNv3dD5CgX2ETzQEltyB0kW0DRM2_P4gez0Nv_0r-J/s1600-h/Salem+Church.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZGRDvgWiCmOiKVVtqk9nlRwwTeurZzD-TqYduNsClPp6ZW-CtldfFYqGVxtVxuSVUD4u6ukSqlmw6PtPsnClVqRLq7rTcmY6ppHNv3dD5CgX2ETzQEltyB0kW0DRM2_P4gez0Nv_0r-J/s400/Salem+Church.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073756080197772098" /></a><br /><p align="justify">A gravedigger once told my dad that the dirt is black and rich six feet down at Salem, the legacy of countless tallgrass prairie seasons cycling under endless sky. Everyone in this community forged by death was tied somehow to the land in life and it remains a good place for an old farmer to take his rest.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV24mz-vlQv2xPcV5D_-I0kn996cgf_rdD0v8xEhP7E6yc2PDVujYmxvqqq80g6NyGb3QvHZqHfjdOlf9P5eQi29AGC8U7gwKOTb7tk0A08Bbj2CG0Im3yEOofdhroMZPZdsGvg4N1Czml/s1600-h/Salem+002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV24mz-vlQv2xPcV5D_-I0kn996cgf_rdD0v8xEhP7E6yc2PDVujYmxvqqq80g6NyGb3QvHZqHfjdOlf9P5eQi29AGC8U7gwKOTb7tk0A08Bbj2CG0Im3yEOofdhroMZPZdsGvg4N1Czml/s400/Salem+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073326626417844914" /></a>The first to be buried here beside a fold in the prairie as it begins to break toward the Chariton River was a Mormon refugee moving toward the woods and water at Chariton Point two miles northwest during the 1840s, carrying in his head Brigham Young’s vision of New Zion in the intermountain West.<br /><br />The most recent, during 2006, was a farm wife in her 94th year who carried memories of a full life on the farm just across the road as she traveled toward home.<br /><br />Time and the prairie wind have swept away the Mormon pioneer’s name and the exact location of his grave, but the memory of Ora Gartin still is fresh and lively as grass heals the wound inflicted when her grave was dug.<br /><br /><strong>SALEM</strong> is located in the southwest quarter of Section 3, Benton Township, two miles southeast of Chariton and two and a half miles due west of Russell, just south of the intersection of the Blue Grass and New York roads.<br /><br />The Blue Grass Road here follows the path of the old Mormon Trace, the trail blazed from Dodge’s Point in Appanoose County northwest past old Greenville and then due west through what became Russell to Chariton Point and beyond by Mormons during the late spring and the early summer of 1846. The Trace was used thereafter by most of the thousands of Nauvoo Saints forced to flight by non-Mormon neighbors in Illinois who would not tolerate their differentness. They moved past what became Salem in ox-drawn wagons, on horseback and on foot toward Chariton Point, then Garden Grove or Mount Pisgah, across western Iowa to the Missouri River and beyond through Nebraska and Wyoming to Utah.<br /><br />At Salem, the main trail was joined by a shortcut used by some of these pioneers that meandered back southeast past Ragtown, then cut directly east toward Greenville across the prairie flats south of Russell.<br /><br />It may have been this convergence of trails that made it seem likelier to loved ones that a grave here would be less likely to be lost. Those who mourned had no choice other than to bury, say a prayer and move on.<br /><br /><strong>DURING</strong> the roughly 160 years that have followed that first grave, approximately 300 people have been buried at Salem. Of those, about 240 graves are marked, the locations of perhaps 20 unmarked graves are known and perhaps 40 more people, known but to God, lie buried here. <br /><br />These people were overwhelmingly of Scots-Irish and German descent, although there are Swedes and others, too. Most were members of three churches: Salem Methodist Episcopal (later Salem Community) Church, congregations whose building stood in front of the cemetery from the 1870s until the 1970s and from which the cemetery took its name; Mt. Carmel United Evangelical Church, four miles south; and Otterbein United Brethren in Christ, four miles southwest. The only other cemetery in Benton Township is Ragtown, a mile and a quarter southeast and long unused. For reasons now unknown, several families began to bury at Ragtown, then stopped and began using Salem. In at least one instance, a wife was buried at Ragtown and her husband, many years later at Salem.<br /><br />There are Civil War veterans of both the Union and the Confederate States here, as well as veterans of World War I and World War II. There are men here who took their own lives and at least one who was murdered, women who died in childbirth and dozens of infants today‘s medical practices would have saved, many victims of tuberculosis (then called consumption) and many more who lived long and full lives. Their descendants are practically numberless now and scattered like buckshot, but this remains a community and its members still have stories to tell.<br /><br /><strong>ALTHOUGH</strong> Lucas County opened for settlement during 1846, the same year the Mormon Trace was blazed, the land around the lone grave in Benton Township remained in government hands for a few years because it was open prairie, considered less desirable than timbered land.<br /><br />The 160-acre tract that included the grave was purchased from the U.S. government by John Howard and his wife, Mary (Sutphin) Scott/Howard, on 23 May 1850 for the going rate of $1.25 per acre. At the time it was unbroken, open and treeless prairie with only one landmark --- the grave. The Howards apparently did not live here, however.<br /><br />They also had purchased land about two miles northwest along the Mormon Trace, due south of what now is the city of Chariton and encompassing part of the Chariton Point settlement. It was here, apparently, that the Howards lived until Mary’s death on 12 October 1850. According to family lore, Mary was buried first in a cemetery once located on the site of Columbus School in Chariton that was abandoned at about the time the present Chariton Cemetery was developed, in the early 1860s. Her remains were removed to the new cemetery and according to some accounts were the first to be buried in it.<br /><br />Aaron Salter Scott, buried with several family members at Salem, was a son of Mary (Sutphin) Scott/Howard by her first marriage, to Jacob Scott, and the grave of Henry T. Scott, infant son of Aaron S. and Elizabeth A. (Wells) Scott, who died 14 December 1853, is the earliest marked grave at Salem.<br /><br />Not long after Mary’s death, John Howard disposed of his holdings in Lucas County and moved “back east” to Jefferson County, Iowa, where he married as his second wife a woman named Gracie.<br /><br />The prairie farm in Benton Township went to Margaret (Sutphin) Hobson, a sister of Mary (Sutphin) Scott/Howard, whose husband, Joseph Hobson, had died 4 September 1849 in Van Buren County and who had been buried in the Bonaparte Cemetery where his grave still may be found.<br /><br />On 14 February 1852, John and Gracie Howard (then of Lockridge Township, Jefferson County) sold the 160-acre cemetery farm to Margaret for $100 and she moved there with some of her children, including Rebecca (who married first Nelson Bell and then Chester F. Plimpton), Elizabeth Adeline (who married Francis M. Wilson), John Milburn (who married first Margaret A. Clark and then Mary Eugenia Taylor Gove) and Lucinda (who married John P. Martin).<br /><br />It was Margaret and her family who broke the land and built a home probably in the southwest corner of the farm, where what I still call the Johnny Jennings home is located. <br /><br />It may have been during Margaret Hobson’s tenure that neighbors, including her nephew, Aaron Scott, began to bury their dead near the lone Mormon grave northeast of the Hobson home, thus forming a cemetery with a name that, if there was one, has faded into obscurity.<br /><br />Margaret Hobson died 19 August 1870 and was buried in the Chariton Cemetery beside her sister, Mary (Sutphin) Scott/Howard.<br /><br />Upon Margaret Hobson’s death, her son, Milburn, purchased from her estate for $1,100 140 acres of the 160-acre farm on 26 August 1870. This farm was known a century later as the George and Faye Lovell/Johnny and Ora Gartin farm (Johnny's wife was Ora Lovell, daughter of George), and it probably was the Milburn Hobsons who developed the farmstead there. The cemetery was included in this purchase.<br /><br />The 20-acre tract in the southwest corner of the farm that probably included the original Hobson farmstead was sold for $500, also on 26 August 1870, to Margaret’s daughter, Adeline, who had married Francis M. Wilson. <br /><br />Three years later, on 6 March 1873, Milburn Hobson sold to the Wilsons the 20-acre tract that included the cemetery.<br /><br />And on the 12th of June, 1873, Adeline and Francis M. Wilson sold the cemetery site for $50 to the Salem Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2EaLAYbWjUN5GY8v_yb-mFCTAvaWh0VLQLNIxsh_22Ygajhfuy_muNqKVro2B2hc7CIjg5cHoCe5I-OmiQ5kaAGdu6Wuwxpun4dL0vNnFQitV7LDpZFoFXdwAsM8un9rGk0j98bPfZe_/s1600-h/Salem+Plaque.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2EaLAYbWjUN5GY8v_yb-mFCTAvaWh0VLQLNIxsh_22Ygajhfuy_muNqKVro2B2hc7CIjg5cHoCe5I-OmiQ5kaAGdu6Wuwxpun4dL0vNnFQitV7LDpZFoFXdwAsM8un9rGk0j98bPfZe_/s400/Salem+Plaque.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073826599265805138" /></a><br />This is why the year “1873” is inscribed on the plaque that marks the cemetery entrance, although the burial ground itself is about 25 years older.<br /><br />Soon after purchasing the land, Salem Methodist Church was built in front of (west of) the cemetery and, during 1875, the cemetery was replatted as Salem Cemetery into 52 lots, each 9 by 41 feet with space for eight or nine graves. Since there are no graves at Salem that seem out of place, it is likely that the new plat followed at least partly an earlier one.<br /><br />Salem remained an active Methodist congregation until the 1930s and its members administered and maintained the cemetery during those years. <br /><br />The Methodist congregation had faded by the 1940s, however, and the church was closed for a time. It was reopened by community residents during the 1940s, but took a Baptist turn and declined to accept Methodist preachers. As a result, the Iowa Methodist Conference during 1947 sold the church and church grounds to what became known as the Salem Community Church. The cemetery was deeded to the Benton Township trustees who assumed responsibility for its care.<br /><br />Salem Community Church remained active well into the 1970s, but declining rural population and the deaths of key members caused it to close during that decade. A decision was made to demolish the church building, still well-maintained and structurally sound, and the church grounds, which had begun to be used for cemetery purposes as the original cemetery filled, also were deeded to the Benton Township trustees. Today, only the church’s front step remains.<br /><br />That left the cemetery in the form it now has. Upon the death of Burdette Smith, his family placed new fencing (replacing hitching posts that had rotted), brick gateposts and a plaque identifying Salem at the front. Some years later, hard-maple trees were planted in memory of Reefa (Miller) Myers to replace giant soft-maples that had died.Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-31713280811337895182008-10-04T07:17:00.001-07:002014-09-15T08:48:10.963-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 1: George Smith, Owner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNen7LeTUzsaDQE4p104MyUNhyphenhyphendDSKYNZpa9j3HQAHf1v44KcCZJYcuCj4XH1iaBSqa3IfRf8qUIfI84tbPc5oDNpNdB91IXDoY1CD7F7T33S9gzr7XyO4pAQJDEa8TcOv5YTepXo6et8q/s1600-h/Arnold+001.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNen7LeTUzsaDQE4p104MyUNhyphenhyphendDSKYNZpa9j3HQAHf1v44KcCZJYcuCj4XH1iaBSqa3IfRf8qUIfI84tbPc5oDNpNdB91IXDoY1CD7F7T33S9gzr7XyO4pAQJDEa8TcOv5YTepXo6et8q/s400/Arnold+001.jpg" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254799174191516162" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="427" /></a><br />
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So far as we know, there is only one grave in Lot No. 1, located in the extreme northeast corner of the cemetery: That of Estela (Arnold) Smith, wife of George W. Smith. Although the effect seems kind of lonesome and her husband and children did move on after her death, she is near family here. Her parents, Edward and Sophia (Barnhart) Arnold, are buried in Lot No. 6 and her father- and mother-in-law, Josiah and Sarah (Pitts) Smith, are buried in Lot No. 42.<br />
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<strong>ESTELA<br />Wife of<br />G.W. Smith<br />BORN<br />Mar. 31, 1870<br />DIED<br />Mar. 2, 1898</strong></center>
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Estela does not have a published obituary for some reason. The best the Chariton newspapers can do is the following notice published in The Chariton Democrat of 4 March 1898:<br />
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<em>Died, Mrs. Estella Smith, wife of Geo. Smith, on Wednesday, March 2. Mr. and Mrs. Smith resided five miles north of New York. Funeral services will be held today at the Salem church and the remains will be interred in the Salem Cemetery.</em><br />
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To compensate a little, I've devised the following virtual obituary based upon my own research and that of one of Estela's descendants, Roberta Tuller:<br />
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<strong>ROSA ESTELA SMITH</strong></div>
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<em>Rosa Estela Arnold, sixth child of Edward and Sophia (Barnhart) Arnold, was born March 31, 1870, in Dallas Township, Marion County, Iowa.<br /><br />When she was 2, her family moved to Lucas County, living in Liberty Township until 1875, when they moved to Benton Township, where she grew up and was educated. With her family, she attended Mt. Carmel United Evangelical Church.<br /><br />On Nov. 28, 1888, when she was 18, Estela married a neighbor boy, George Washington Smith, age 22, a son of Josiah and Sarah (Pitts) Smith.<br /><br />During 10 years of marriage, the Smiths had two children, Eva Edna and Walter George. The family tenant farmed in Benton Township, and was living on the McCurdy place (later the Irwin and Ethel Myers farm) when Estela died on 2 March 1898, less than a month before her 28th birthday. She was buried in Salem Cemetery.<br /><br />In addition to her husband, children and parents, Estela was survived by seven siblings: Mandaville Arnold, Edward Morris Arnold, Mrs. William H.(Phoebe) Holmes. Mrs. George D. (Harriet) Redlingshafer, Mrs. Greer (Fanny) Redlingshafer, Mrs. John F. (Della) Anderson and James Walter Arnold. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister, Mortimer and Kitty Arnold.</em><br />
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George and his children later moved to a farm near Griswold in Cass County, Iowa, and George still was living on a farm in that area when he died during May of 1941. He was buried in a nearby cemetery, Flint, located in Pottawattamie County.<br />
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<em>George W. and Estela (Arnold) Smith and their two children, Eva and Walter.</em></center>
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<br />Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-29653505708145634112008-10-04T07:16:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:26:26.778-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 02: Tharp/Wilson, Owners<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhiwnvErJlSEW2hjyQPDpJGbrv1hvzFQ-LKd4RnzGzmiVJ0Y9VTrrgXAXKmduuOd05ixVhveIda_xVlszGD4XuUtJJFt-fLH3DBnuRyxNK1luc08-VfW7R_hdc71HGimrooMWym8z6vhO/s1600-h/Clark+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhiwnvErJlSEW2hjyQPDpJGbrv1hvzFQ-LKd4RnzGzmiVJ0Y9VTrrgXAXKmduuOd05ixVhveIda_xVlszGD4XuUtJJFt-fLH3DBnuRyxNK1luc08-VfW7R_hdc71HGimrooMWym8z6vhO/s400/Clark+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254833111567677986" /></a><br /><p align="justify">The 1930s plant of Salem shows this lot divided with the north half owned by "Tharp" and the south half, by "Wilson." I have no idea who either Tharp or Wilson is. Whatever the case, there is only one marked grave on the north half of the lot, that of Joe E. Clark. I've been unable to find an obituary for Joe, but the death notice here suggests that there might have been some initial indecision about exactly where to bury him. <br /><br /><strong><center>JOE E. CLARK<br />1860-1939</center></strong><br /><strong><center>DEATH NOTICE: JOE E. CLARK, 79, IS DEAD</strong><br /><br /><em><strong>Dies Monday Night at Home on North 7th St. (in Chariton);<br /> Rites Set for Wednesday</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">Joe E. Clark, 79, for many years a resident of this vicinity, died last night about midnight at his home on North Seventh street, after a brief illness with pneumonia.<br /><br />Surviving him are his wife, and one brother, Verne Clark, of Hedrick, and three sisters, Mrs. Lulu Spiker, of Hedrick, and Mrs. Della Carmack and Mrs. Jas. F. McDowell, of Chariton.<br /><br />Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Miley funeral home, and burial will be in the Chariton (sic) cemetery.<br /><br />The Chariton Leader, 19 December 1939</em><br /><br />A very small stone with no insciption, of the sort used elsewhere in the cemetery as a footstone, is located at either the extreme south end of the south half of this lot, or at the extreme north end of Lot. No. 15. I do not know whose grave this stone might mark.Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-87568161392692737142008-10-04T07:15:00.000-07:002008-10-09T06:08:12.597-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 03: Louisa Clark/E. Morgan, Owners<strong><center>NORTH HALF: LOUISA CLARK</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">There are no marked graves on the north half of this lot, although there are depressions suggesting that two graves might be located here. "Louisa Clark" is given on the 1930s Salem plat as the owner of this portion of the lot.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6dC5sSrfSJEO_6KIt1wSANGrf5kAZL9nSqfcMqSADL2YkM4dEFYmBygpLvwxSr4e2-t17XnSYGWNssfVFDWUVoiGfqmveNJXanLKCfVtvtk0KeaF2kzKFltj-IyP-_pPPYPkFbZAyvI0/s1600-h/Morgan+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6dC5sSrfSJEO_6KIt1wSANGrf5kAZL9nSqfcMqSADL2YkM4dEFYmBygpLvwxSr4e2-t17XnSYGWNssfVFDWUVoiGfqmveNJXanLKCfVtvtk0KeaF2kzKFltj-IyP-_pPPYPkFbZAyvI0/s400/Morgan+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254852567683558754" /></a><br /><strong><center>SOUTH HALF: ELIJAH MORGAN</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">The grave of Elijah H. Morgan, marked by a Confederate States of America service marker, is in the approxmate middle of this portion of the lot. Elijah is one of two Confederate veterans buried at Salem. Although there are at least two other graves on this portion of the lot, those of Elijah's wife, Mary, and son, William, it is not evident where they are located. The inscription on Elijah's Stone reads,<br /><br /><strong><CENTER>ELIJAH H. MORGAN<br />CO I<br />23 VA INF<br />C.S.A.</CENTER></strong><br /><p align="justify">There is no record of Elijah's death in Lucas County so he must have died elsewhere. The following news story from The Chariton Patriot of 5 November 1931 (Page 1), does, however, give some details of his life.<br /><br /><strong><center>CONFEDERATE WAR VETERAN CELEBRATED<br /> 97TH BIRTHDAY IN CHARITON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4<br /><br />E.H. Morgan Still Rememers Days He Spent Under General Jackson</center></strong><br /><p align="justify"><em>E. H. Morgan, Chariton's only veteran of the Civil war who fought with the confederate army, celebrated his 97th birthday Wednesday at the home of his son, Paul Morgan, in Chariton.<br /><br />Morgan is still quite active despite his advanced years and remembers the days spent with the Confederate army under General Pickett.<br /><br />He was 25 years of age when he went to the old courthouse in Fawnville, Virginia, and cast his lot with the Southeran armies, becoming a member of Company L of the Twenty-Third Old Virginia.<br /><br />Mr. Morgan was at Gettysburg with Pickett and in numerous other encounters with the Union forces. As a member of the ambulance company, he helped to bury the leg of Stonewall Jackson, shot off when the generall forgot an order which he had issued.<br /><br />General Jackson had issued an order to fire on any one who attempted to come down the line. Forgetting his order, the General came riding down the line on a big horse and a hail of bullets was directed at him until the soldiers realized their error. Amputation of his leg was necessary because of the serious injury that he sustained.<br /><br />Upon the death of the famous Southern general, Mr. Morgan was detailed as a guard of honor at the military funeral.<br /><br />A member of the Southern army in the sixties, he's a thorough American today, and at the age of 97 years he still thrills at the stories of American valor and heroism in 1917 and 1918, and none is prouder of the boys that fought another war and died another year than he who one day met his present friends and neighbors on the field of battle.</em><br /><br />Elijah apparently died during March of 1934. The following brief report was published in The Herald Patriot of 29 March 1934:<br /><br /><strong><center>ATTENDED RITES SUNDAY FOR LATE E. H. MORGAN</center></strong><br /><p align="justify"><em>Among the number who were here Sunday attending the funeral of E. H. Morgan, Civil War veteran, were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and Mrs. Vera Schnee and daughter, of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Porter and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Doggett, of Villisca; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moore, of Earlham.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>+++</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">If there were a tombstone here for Elijah H. Morgan's wife, Mary, who lies in an unmarked grave, it might read as follows:<br /><br /><strong><CENTER>MARY ELIZABETH MORGAN<br />Wife of Elijah H. Morgan<br />Born Dec. 10, 1852<br />Died June 11, 1917</CENTER></strong><br /><strong><center>OBITUARY: MRS. E. H. MORGAN</center></strong><br /><p align="justify"><em>Mrs. E.H. Morgan passed away at her home in northwest Chariton on Monday night, June 11th, 1917, at 11 o'clock, after an extended illness with heart trouble and a complication of diseases.<br /><br />Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Herbert J. Bryce, were held at the family home in Brookdale (Brookdale is the name of a street in northwest Chariton, and perhaps also was the name of a neighborhood or subdivision) yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Mary Elizabeth Clark was born in Pennsylvania, December 10th, 1852. She was married at Newbern, Iowa, in August, 1871, to E.H. Morgan, who survives her. Five children were born to them, three of whom, Mrs. Clarence Moore of Humeston, Mrs. Harry Porter of Villisca, and Paul, of this city, survive. She also leaves four grandchildren. She had been a resident of this county for over forty years, and was highly regarded by all who knew her for her many lovable traits of character. She had been a member of the Baptist church for many years, and was a good, christian woman. Her demise will be deplored by a host of friends who will extend sincere sympathy to the grief stricken family. (Chariton Herald-Patriot. 14 June 1917)</em><br /><br />Mary E. (Clark) Morgan was a sister of Margaret (Clark) Hobson, first wife of Milburn Hobson, who died 20 June 1883 and who is buried in Salem Cemetery Lot. No. 17. Margaret's obituary identifies their parents as William and Nancy Clark.<br /><br />Mary E. Morgan's obituary states that she was married to Elijah H. Morgan during 1871 at Newburn, Iowa. Newbern, almost a ghost town, is located in far north Lucas County, just south of the Warren County line, but Van Buren County, Iowa, marriage records show that Mary E. Clark and Elijah H. Morgan were married 19 August 1872 in Van Buren County.<br /><br /><center><strong>+++</center></strong><br />Also buried in an unmarked grave on this lot is William "Straighty" Morgan, son of Elijah and Mary E., who died in Chariton during 1905. If he had a tombstone, its inscription might read as follows:<br /><br /><strong><center>WILLIAM MORGAN<br />Son of Elijah H. and Mary E. Morgan<br />1875-1905</center></strong><br /><strong><center>DEATH OF "STRAIGHTY" MORGAN<br /><br />Passes Away After an Illness of Only a Week With Pneumonia</center></strong><br /><p align="justify"><em>William Morgan, familiarly known as "Straighty" Morgan, died at the home of his parents in this city (Chariton) on Tuesday evening, January 24, 1905, at 10:30 o'clock after an illness of only a few days with pneumonia. Funeral services conducted by Rev. F. B. Palmer were held at the family home this morning after which the remains were interred in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />William Morgan was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Morgan and was born in Warren county, this state, in 1875. For many years he has resided in Chariton and a greater part of the time has been engaged in the dray business. He was a kind hearted, honest young man, and had many friends who will regret to learn of his death and who will extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing parents and two sisters and brother who survive him. (The Chariton Leader, 26 January 1905)</em><br /><br /><strong><center>WILLIAM MORGAN</strong></center><br /><p align="justify"><em>William Morgan, more familiarly known as "Straighty," died at the home of his father, E. H. Morgan, in this city, Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 1905,at 10 o'clock p.m. after less than two weeks' illness with pneumonia. Funeral services were held from his late home this morning at 10 o'clock,conducted by Rev. F. B. Palmer, and interment was made in the Salemcemetery.<br /><br />Deceased was thirty years old and had lived in Chariton all his life.<br /><br />For years he has been engaged in the delivery business, and there are but few of the residents of Chariton who have not at some time employedhim in that capacity, and he was always prompt in the discharge of his duties. Beneath a somewhat rough exterior beat a warm and sympathetic heart, and "Straighty" never forgot when anyone showed him a kindness, and was always ready to grant a favor. He was a familiar character about town and will be greatly missed by his many friends.The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community. (The Chariton Herald, 26 January 1905)</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-39425643335809433412008-10-04T07:13:00.000-07:002008-10-16T06:20:13.247-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 04: George Redlingshafer, Owner<p align="justify">The Redlingshafer family holds the record at Salem for most efficient use of space. Nine people are buried on the lot although tombstones suggest that there are 10. The George D. Redlingshafer stone, however, is a memorial; his remains are elsewhere. George W. Redlingshafer bought this lot from the Salem trustees when his mother died in the late summer of 1881.<br /><br />Those buried or memorialized in Lot No. 4 are Doratha Redlingshafer, the matriarch of the Redlingshafer family in America; her son and daughter-in-law, George W. and Frances Caroline (Lewis) Redlingshafer; George D. Redlingshafer, Adelia O. Redlingshafer, Charles M. Redlingshafer and William L. Redlingshafer, children of George and Frances; and Alice M. Pickett, another daughter of George and Frances, and her husband, William S. Pickett, and their infant child, Gale A. The transcriptions here are from south to north to allow Doratha to have pride of place.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhq-XLl2nN4RmXVp0ulHFMK5ou6riXnSrEWoAwOLW8cTWz25wZt-UC3rRqSEmHHZOQNU1ipSDCn9KHdKDGRwFhFOZ5GJ9b8WBMqb9kHeaOCuzDH90hEui1gglshC18x1oN01E6gnNGpZP/s1600-h/Doratha.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhq-XLl2nN4RmXVp0ulHFMK5ou6riXnSrEWoAwOLW8cTWz25wZt-UC3rRqSEmHHZOQNU1ipSDCn9KHdKDGRwFhFOZ5GJ9b8WBMqb9kHeaOCuzDH90hEui1gglshC18x1oN01E6gnNGpZP/s400/Doratha.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255906866152246498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzayyQPKri78wgBxpAUrBGI8eiacNGmKB23AzbBnJ3AQTovQHgHHFLZ1yKBfAP84Mbr8TwpTuFfv2Wff6OS0Yxpp4M60pgCxU-Py9DUrXnDzgCZNoTBq18pS9i14Or_GffmHcxHd9a31dJ/s1600-h/Redlingshafer,+Doratha%27s+tombstone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzayyQPKri78wgBxpAUrBGI8eiacNGmKB23AzbBnJ3AQTovQHgHHFLZ1yKBfAP84Mbr8TwpTuFfv2Wff6OS0Yxpp4M60pgCxU-Py9DUrXnDzgCZNoTBq18pS9i14Or_GffmHcxHd9a31dJ/s400/Redlingshafer,+Doratha%27s+tombstone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459315660153954" /></a><br /><center><strong>DORATHA<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />DIED<br />Aug.13, 1881<br />Aged<br />78Y, 25D<br /><br />NARRATIVE: DORATHA (REDLINGSHAFER) REDLINGSHAFER<br /></strong></center><br /><p align="justify">I confess partiality in the ancestor department to Doratha, who is my great-great-great grandmother, in part because she's the only immigrant forbear I can relate to. The others arrived in the Americas so long ago or with such common surnames (like Brown) that for the most part they're just abstractions. Doratha, on the other hand, has a wonderfully distinctive surname, twice actually since it was both maiden and married; she's here at Salem where I can visit at any time; and then there's this wonderful photo, courtesy of my esteemed cousin Donnell (Redlingshafer) Wisniewiski whose family preserved it. Donnell's great-grandfather, John W. Redlingshafer, and my great-grandmother, Mary Belle (Redlingshafer) Myers, were siblings. <br /><br />There is no published death notice or obituary for Doratha, so it's necessary to rely on other sources. My dad wasn't of much help in this department since the only family story he recalled regarding Doratha was that one of her favorite pastimes was smoking a small pipe --- unusual in Lucas County but not at all so in her native Bavaria.<br /><br />According to German lore, the Redlingshafers were Austrian originally, but were chased out because of their Lutheran (as opposed to Roman Catholic) faith and found refuge in an area west of Nuremberg where they reproduced enthusiastically during the 17th and 18th centuries, filling several farming villages. In that sort of setting, cousins tended to marry cousins as was the case with Doratha and her husband, George Redlngshafer. That's the background for this brief exerpt from a biographical sketch of Donnell's and my great-great-grandfather, Doratha's son, John G. Redlingshafer:<br /><br /><strong>GEORGE REDLINGSHAFER</strong>, <em>the father of our subject (John G. Redlingshafer), was twice married and the children recorded above are of the second union. His first wife, who was a Miss Wise and who was a native of the same province in which he was born, bore him three children, - Barbara, James and John. All have long since passed away. The mother died soon after the birth of her last child. Of the father of this large family, we further record that he was born in Bavaria, December 7, 1787, and that he was a farmer and met with more than ordinary success in his vocation. When the war cloud gathered and hung over his native land he converted his acres into cash and came to America, making the Atlantic voyage in the Abegunde and being sixty-three days from Hamburg to Baltimore. The progress of the vessel was hindered by both calm and storm, and although the vessel was somewhat the worse for the voyage, she landed her precious freight in safety. Patiently awaiting the arrival of this good ship was James Redlingshafer, the brother of our subject, who had several years before emigrated to America. United, the family set out for Uniontown, Pennsylvania, making the journey by rail to Cumberland and thence by stage to their destination. This was in 1848.<br /><br />After a residence of about a year at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the family removed to Washington county, same State, where they purchased a farm and settled upon the same. About six years later the father and mother, upon the continued solicitation of Mary, their daughter, came west to Bureau County, Illinois. Still later they located in Clayton county, Iowa. Here ended the useful career of George Redlingshafer. He lived long enough, however, to feel assured of the success of all his children. It was January 7, 1856, and at the home of his daughter, Mary, in Guttenberg, Iowa, that he quietly passed away. The mother of our subject, nee Dorothea Redlingshafer, was born in Bavaria, July 18, 1803. She was a devoted Christian woman and a member of the German Lutheran Church. After an active and useful life, the closing years of which were spent at the home of her son George, in Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, she passed to her reward, the date of her death being August 13, 1881. In the Salem Church burying-ground a stone marks her last resting place. {"A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa, Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company, 1896, Page 230)</em><br /><br />The Redlingshafers followed German naming practices and once they'd settled on a few names they stuck with them, generation after generation, like an old dog with a bone. It's enough to drive a genealogist to drink. All of Doratha's daughters, for example, was given the name Anna. She had two sets of daughters who had exactly the same names, just reversed: Margaret Anna and Anna Margaret; Mary Anna and Anna Mary. See what I mean?<br /><br />Anyhow, of George's first family --- who came to America first --- the eldest was the formidable, but reportedly beautiful, Barbara (26 May 1809-11 February 1890), who married Jacob Fisher in Pennsylvania in 1844, had three children by him and raised them alone after his premature death in 1851. She lived and died in Washington County, Pennsylvania. We're less sure about the boys, James and John Kaspar.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03wlxeM6s-KT3ouxtAd0WYOs4KMbiEXEy7t_CWW0XkYXW-Hy2T3rZfTLUTIIyUJNyO3ObvIEgRmF0zL6Ub1mZsUM9USYr24xDyqzJ9r7n3HuiABa1APlZTD8VpdYFfi2mqnLoHLjT7_Dx/s1600-h/Redlingshafer+Siblings+JPEG.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03wlxeM6s-KT3ouxtAd0WYOs4KMbiEXEy7t_CWW0XkYXW-Hy2T3rZfTLUTIIyUJNyO3ObvIEgRmF0zL6Ub1mZsUM9USYr24xDyqzJ9r7n3HuiABa1APlZTD8VpdYFfi2mqnLoHLjT7_Dx/s400/Redlingshafer+Siblings+JPEG.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257737245239312402" /></a><br /><em>These are the four children of Doratha and George Redlingshafer who settled permanently in Lucas County. John G. Redlingshafer (left) and George W. Redlingshafer are standing; Anna Margaret (Redlingshafer) Rosa/Wulf (left) and Margaret Anna (Redlingshafer) Hupp are seated</em><br /><br /><center>George and Doratha's children were:</center><br />1. Anna Margaret (28 February 1824-7 February 1906). She married first John W. Rosa and after his early death in Chariton during 1867, Joachim Wulf. Anna Margaret and John Rosa had 10 or 12 children, depending upon whom one believes, but only three survived: John W. Jr., Adam George and Anna Margaret (who married William P. Schreck). All of Lucas County's Rosas and many of its Schrecks descend from Anna Margaret, who is buried in the Chariton Cemetery with her two husbands.<br /><br />2. John G. Redlingshafer, my great-great-grandfather (9 May 1827-8 February 1913). He married Isabelle Greer 30 November 1856 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. They had Mary Belle Redlingshafer (married Daniel Myers I), my great-grandmother; John William Redlingshafer (married Emma Bondurant), who moved to Montana; Minnie D. Redlingshafer (married Aquilla Jones Davis) who ended up in California with her children after the unfortunate Aquilla killed himself while heading up the bank in Seymour; and Ernest Greer Redlingshafer (married Fannie Augusta Arnold), who farmed in Benton Township and left many descendants in Lucas County. John G., Isabelle and most of their family are buried in the Chariton Cemetery, too. John G.'s family also included Cora Jane (5 September 1856-24 September 1933) who married first Albert Asbury Maxwell (divorce) and second, John J. "Johnny Tapp" Jackson. Cora was Isabelle's daughter by an unknown father, appearing unexpectedly when John G. went back to Pennsylvania after a few years in Iowa to marry her (something he seems to have been quite open minded about). Both of Cora's husbands seem to have been major pieces of work and she had a hard life.<br /><br />3. Mary Anna Redlingshafer (1830-27 January 1878) who married John Charles Ernest Dittmer and produced eight children before dying in northeast Iowa's Delaware County. The Dittmers are buried in Zion Cemetery, Colony Township, Delaware County.<br /><br />4. George W. Redlingshafer, on whose Salem Cemetery lot Doratha is buried and whose family will become evident by reading this posting.<br /><br />5. Margaret Anna Redlingshafer, who married Aaron Hupp. All of the Hupps save two are buried here at Salem and so all you might care to know about them will be posted here eventually.<br /><br />6. Anna Mary Redlingshafer (31 August 1837-6 October 1931) who married Martin Banschbach and lived and died along with a majority of her family at DePue in Bureau County, Illinois.<br /><br />7. John Lot Redlingshafer (14 February 1845-14 October 1931), the roamer, rambler and adventurer in the family --- at times with his nephew, Aaron Jacob Fisher. He lived his final years in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and is buried there.<br /><br />8. Elizabeth Anna Redlingshafer (21 November 1848-9 April 1931) who married William Banschbach, Martin's brother, and had a family of five children, some quite exotic. She lived in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, and is buried there.<br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify">George W. Redlingshafer and his wife, Frances, share a tombstone. George's inscription is on the south face and his grave, immediately north of his mother's.<br /><br /><center><strong>G.W.<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />BORN<br />Feb. 7, 1833<br />DIED<br />Sept. 1, 1905</strong></center><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: GEORGE W. REDLINGSHAFER<br /></center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">George W. Redlingshafer was born in Bavaria, Germany, on February 7, 1833, and died of heart failure at his home in Benton township, Lucas County, Iowa, September 1, 1905, aged 72 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was the son of George and Dorothea Redlingshafer, and was the fourth in their family of eight children. In the year 1848, at the age of fifteen, he came with his parents to America, locating in Green(e) County, Pennsylvania, for a number of years, and subsequently removing to Illinois in 1855, residing at Pekin, where he was employed in a saw mill until the year 1859, when he came to Iowa to reside.<br /><br />He traveled as far as Agency, Iowa, by rail, and from there he came on foot to Chariton, settling in Benton township, where he has since resided.<br /><br />On November 18, 1860, he was married to Miss Frances Caroline Lewis, daughter of David and Lorilla Lewis of Benton township, Lucas County, Iowa. To this union were born twelve children, three sons and nine daughters, eleven of whom survive his demise. His wife died October 31, 1893. The greater part of the family of the deceased are residents of Iowa, and the most of these live in Lucas County. He was a successful farmer, and his large farm in Benton township is evidence of an industrious life, and a close attention to the details of farm work. He was privileged to give his children the benefits of good education, a number of them becoming teachers in the schools of the county for a time. He was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Lucas county for three years and filled various offices in the township for a long period of years. He was a good husband, a kind father, and a true neighbor and friend. During his residence in Pennsylvania, he was converted to God, and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. For over thirty years he has been a faithful and devoted member of the Mt. Carmel Evangelical church in Benton township, and was one of the charter members of the same. He will be missed greatly, and his place will be hard to fill. He loved the church and sought to co-operate in her work at home and abroad. A Father in Israel has fallen. May his mantle fall on his children. His work was well done, and he expressed himself as ready to depart this life. <br /><br />The funeral services were held on Sunday, September 3, at 11 a.m. in the Salem M.E. church in Benton township, conducted by Rev Charles Pickford and were largely attended by the relatives and friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the cemetery at the above named place. (The Chariton Patriot, 7 September 1905)</em><br /><br />An identical obituary was published in The Chariton Herald of 7 September 1905, but a list of survivors was added:<br /><br /><em>The surviving children are: Mrs. Nancy Wilson, Miss Mary Redlingshafer, George Redlingshafer, of Des Moines; Mrs. Alice Little (actually Pickett), Mrs. Irene Whiteside, Mrs. Elma Myers, Misses Lillie, Bell (actually this is one daughter, Lilly Belle), and Nellie, Chariton; Mrs. Lucy Norman, Lucas; Will Redlingshafer, South Dakota; Charles Redlingshafer, Clarinda. The daughters were all present at the funeral, but the sons were unavoidably absent.</em><br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> My dad, Daniel Myers, told old stories about the battles-of-my-superior-children conducted by family patriarchs and brothers-in-law, George W. Redlingshafer and Aaron Hupp. They would sit around for hours, according to Dad, bragging about the accomplishments of their kids. Both had 12 to brag about.<br /><br />George probably won in the long run. His daughter, Nellie (Redlingshafer) McKee, a long-time educator in Montana, was national teacher of the year during the 1930s. His daughter, Mary (Redlingshafer) Bruning, had the most varied career. She began as a teacher, then became a nurse who practiced both in Iowa and California, then homesteaded in Idaho and finally became one of the few female licensed embalmers in the state of Washington, where she died. All of the Redlingshafer (save Adelia O., who died young) and Hupp daughters, however, were licensed to teach school at one time or another.<br /><br /><center><strong>FRANCES C.<br />Wife of<br />G.W. REDLINGSHAFER<br />Sept. 18, 1843<br />Oct. 31, 1893<br /></strong></center><br /><br /><br /><center><strong>GEORGE D.<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />1862-1931</strong></center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxSxFb87sHKNwocNy0bwzw5zp3J9mC3qSfonDrQmnmjulpvAxs0bisVHyA9D57pP8F13oh97Hy_pKHvXDYj7nkRHU6yiaeWACYz1OkPx2_9yZlFIPY1Q3Ejx_unoCxCjdI6-aZ6M9XxzR/s1600-h/George+and+Hattie+cropped.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxSxFb87sHKNwocNy0bwzw5zp3J9mC3qSfonDrQmnmjulpvAxs0bisVHyA9D57pP8F13oh97Hy_pKHvXDYj7nkRHU6yiaeWACYz1OkPx2_9yZlFIPY1Q3Ejx_unoCxCjdI6-aZ6M9XxzR/s400/George+and+Hattie+cropped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257739458005256946" /></a><br /><em><p align="justify">George David Redlinshafer, son of George W. and Frances Caroline (Lewis) Redlingshafer, and Harriet Isabel "Hattie" Arnold, daughter of Edward and Sophia Arnold, were married in Lucas County on 6 April 1887. They divorced after 1910 while living in Des Moines.</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJ1EHuBjBc_0KEY6mHmS_vALCgl8KIkzpYRKC0mkkqwdPPlBcZ2U5CWQmpbXXXDrScZymF6O4_qf5u5OaTqe3O01wvs3bXFJLjYSrPM-SRqwsIgYhT6hzaQf93jVBuBwrdgYm_XPWUVOR/s1600-h/Redlinagshafer,+Adelia+O.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJ1EHuBjBc_0KEY6mHmS_vALCgl8KIkzpYRKC0mkkqwdPPlBcZ2U5CWQmpbXXXDrScZymF6O4_qf5u5OaTqe3O01wvs3bXFJLjYSrPM-SRqwsIgYhT6hzaQf93jVBuBwrdgYm_XPWUVOR/s400/Redlinagshafer,+Adelia+O.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257731199879126738" /></a><br /><center><strong>ADELIA O.<br />Dau.<br />of<br />G.W. & F.C.<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />Mar. 24, 1880<br />Jan. 28, 1894<br /><br /><em>Dearest child, thou hast left us,<br />And thy loss we deeply feel;<br />Tis the Lord that hath bereft us<br />Of one we loved so well.</em><br /><br />NEWS REPORTS: ADELIA OTIS REDLINGSHAFER</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">The Patriot is sorry to chronicle the sad affliction which befell an old time friend, G.W. Redlingshafer of Benton township, in the death of his youngest daughter, which occurred at Des Moines, Monday. (The Chariton Patriot, 31 January 1894; Lilly Belle and Nellie Geneva actually were younger than Adelia.)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Miss Adelia O. Redlingshafer, daughter of G.W. Redlingshafer, died at the home of her sister in Des Moines, Iowa, January 28th, 1894. The deceased was born in Lucas county, Iowa, March 24th, 1880.<br /><br />She leaves a father, three brothers, and eight sisters to mourn her departure, her mother having preceded her to the spirit world.<br /><br />Funeral services were conducted by the writer, at the home of the father in Benton township January 30th, 1894. A large concourse of friends accompanied the remains to their last resting place in Salem Cemetery.<br /><br />"The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in this hour of affliction. (Written by) Rev. D.C. Busenburg. (The Chariton Patriot, 7 February 1894)</em><br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> The late Iva (Norman) Robinson of Santa Cruz, Calif., whose mother, Lucy (Redlingshafer) Norman, was Adelia's sister, compiled a brief family history for her family. She had the following to say about Adelia:<br /><br />"Adelia Otis Redlingshafer born in 1880 and died at age 14. Just one year after her mother died. She went to Des Moines to help take care of her brother, George's, children. She died with diphtheria. Her grave is in Salem cemetery with her parents. Mother said Adelia had a nice disposition and a very sharp mind."<br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOScAbmzE84sKzRh4a_o5QnXtWn9jyFM6esPaQS6ySpHuPAEeAb2YfVCv_bpwIk5w_IWGeLhyphenhyphenivacMHT7cSoXxgTWTJDUrKm5LFeaIHaRv8JwW5GC_zV9ecpujbAKaJ4x-VUwn-plUAkZN/s1600-h/Redlingshafer,+Charles+M+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOScAbmzE84sKzRh4a_o5QnXtWn9jyFM6esPaQS6ySpHuPAEeAb2YfVCv_bpwIk5w_IWGeLhyphenhyphenivacMHT7cSoXxgTWTJDUrKm5LFeaIHaRv8JwW5GC_zV9ecpujbAKaJ4x-VUwn-plUAkZN/s400/Redlingshafer,+Charles+M+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257425014137475474" /></a><br /><center><strong>CHARLES M.,Son of<br />G.W. & FRANCES C.<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />Feb. 9, 1869<br />Feb. 15, 1906<br />OBITUARY: CHAS. M. REDLINGSHAFER</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Charles Martin Redlingshafer, son of George W. and Frances Redlingshafer, was born February 9, 1869, in Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa and died at Clarinda, Iowa, on February 16 (sic), 1906, aged 37 years and 7 days. The greater part of his life was spent on his father's farm in Benton township, especially up to the years of manhood. At the age of 18, he was given a diploma from the public school in the Gartin district. Later on he attended the Humeston College, taking a course in the Business Department. A number of years since, on account of failing health, he went to South Dakota and entered a Homestead claim near Gettysburg.<br /><br />His health failing again, he sold his farm and returned to his father's home in Lucas county, Iowa. For the past two years his life has been spent in much suffering, which he bore very patiently. He was converted to God at the age of 17, and untied with the Mt. Carmel Evangelical church in Benton township.<br /><br />"He leaves two brothers, George D. of Des Moines, and William L. of Chariton, and eight sisters, viz.: Nancy M., wife of S.T. Wilson, of Des Moines; Alice, wife of W.S. Pickett, of Chariton; Irene, wife of W.H. Whiteside, of Benton township; Elma T., wife of Ishmeal (sic) Myers, of Chariton; Lucy C., wife of J.W. Norman, of Lucas, Ia.; Mary A., Superintendent of a Hospital in Guthrie Center, Ia.; Lilly Belle, and Nellie, both of Benton township. His father died September 1, 1905. His mother and one sister passed away from earth twelve years since.<br /><br />"He was of a cheerful disposition, a lover of home and friends, and kind and considerate as a brother. The funeral services were held on Feb. 18th, at the Salem church, conducted by Rev. Chas. Pickford, of Russell, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining. (Chariton Herald Patriot, 22 February 1906)</em><br /><br /><strong>Note</strong>: Well, it's probably impossible to determine after all these years what exactly was the matter with Charles M., and it's also probably best not to speculate. His niece, Iva (Norman) Robinson of Santa Cruz, Calif., in a family history written for her family, wrote: "Charles went to Dakota. He probably met with foul play and was brought home ill. He died in the sanitarium at Mt. Pleasant (actually Clarinda) in Mt. Pleasant in Iowa at age thirty-seven. He never married." Foul play seems unlikely; some form of mental illness more the ticket. But who knows?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOBh7jtve_hmR-sdtwDCJO9JcvJOIjdOC0gyxn81SuGHsVNTYF9nsWuT713qtOzVrEUuxQ0PU3d1ziA7mjFxLR9ibCID99x1jfLB3aAUBKZW9mXnp3wZtTI9PLLPHuvPNkQFrulq4EliD/s1600-h/Redlingshafer,+William+L+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOBh7jtve_hmR-sdtwDCJO9JcvJOIjdOC0gyxn81SuGHsVNTYF9nsWuT713qtOzVrEUuxQ0PU3d1ziA7mjFxLR9ibCID99x1jfLB3aAUBKZW9mXnp3wZtTI9PLLPHuvPNkQFrulq4EliD/s400/Redlingshafer,+William+L+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257423749527095474" /></a><br /><center><strong>WILLIAM L.<br />REDLINGSHAFER<br />1877-1964</strong></center><br /><center><strong>KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP THURSDAY</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">William L. Redlingshafer, 86, died Thursday evening at the Wayne County Memorial Hospital following a car accident Thursday morning northeast of Corydon. He was a retired farmer.<br /><br />Services were held at the Miley Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday with Elder W. R. Chandler officiating. Interment was at the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nellie McKee of Vallejo, Calif., and Mrs. Lillie Belle Anderson of Ceres, Calif., a niece, Mrs. Reese Thomas of Chariton and a number of other nieces and nephews.<br /><br />The car was being driven by Edward Holmes, 82, of near Melrose. He lost control of the machine while rounding a curve four miles east of Millerton on a gravel road. The car rolled over twice, crossing a ditch and going through a fence. Holmes was hospitalized at Corydon following the accident. (Clipping dated February 1964, courtesy of Ilene Church)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: WILLIAM LOT REDLINGSHAFER</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">William Lot Redlingshafer was born in Lucas county, Iowa, Dec. 27, 1877, to George and Frances Redlingshafer.<br /><br />Almost his entire life was spent in Lucas county.<br /><br />He passed away at the Wayne County Memorial Hospital Feb. 6, 1964, at the age of 86 years, one month and ten days as a result of a car accident.<br /><br />He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Nellie McKee of Vallejo, Calif., and Mrs. Lillybelle Anderson of Ceres, Calif.<br /><br />He had been living at the home of a niece and husband, Reece and Hazel Thomas and is survived by many other nieces and nephews as well as many friends.<br /><br />Services were held Saturday, February 8, at the Miley Chapel, with Elder W. R. Chandler officiating. Final resting place is Salem cemetery. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9B5Ua7jOjfYnv9KgMJCuwFTIhcqXe0xRD5QPHNJynVQ2s-l8pEHz3i6xqe0LnALzV9UUsZ4m4_wi8ZXgmFVL2nU-xY0lntOC8H8_MWqU4Q0mJguFdRUYlQVjvoH4y32fhvltREnXpf-mn/s1600-h/Pickett+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9B5Ua7jOjfYnv9KgMJCuwFTIhcqXe0xRD5QPHNJynVQ2s-l8pEHz3i6xqe0LnALzV9UUsZ4m4_wi8ZXgmFVL2nU-xY0lntOC8H8_MWqU4Q0mJguFdRUYlQVjvoH4y32fhvltREnXpf-mn/s400/Pickett+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257422531815345634" /></a><br /><center><strong>PICKETT<br />Alice M.<br />1864-1922</strong></center><br /><strong><center>OBITUARY: MRS. W.S. PICKETT</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Mrs. W.S. Pickett died at her home on North Main in this city (Chariton) Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, 1922, at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 6 days. She suffered ill health for several years, but was able to be about and attend to her usual duties until early in September this year, when she became very sick and suffered a great deal during the four weeks following, until death brought relief on Wednesday. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. Frank Bean of the M.E. church, were held at the family home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Alice M., daughter of G.W. and Frances Lewis Redlingshafer, was born in Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa (Alice's date of birth was not included. She was born 27 or 28 December 1864). She spent her early life there and attended high school at Princeton, Ill. Afterwards she spent two years of study at the Normal College, at Shenandoah, Iowa. She began the business of school teaching, and spent three years thus employed in her home neighborhood in Iowa. She went to Kansas and taught in one school for four consecutive years.<br /><br />Here she became acquainted with William S. Pickett. They were married on November 30, 1922 (actually 1892). After five years in Kansas they returned to Iowa in 1897. One daughter, Gail Adelia, came in their home, on Sept. 30, 1900. Despite the love and joy of their welcome she remained with them only 20 months, going away on May 29, 1902.<br /><br />Mrs. Pickett became a christian in early life. She was a member of the United Evangelical church for a long time. In 1904, she united with the Salem Methodist church, and when they moved to Chariton in 1912 they transferred their membership to the church here. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her for her many admirable qualities and kindly deeds, and her passing away has brought sadness to many hearts.<br /><br />Her brother, G.D. Redlingshafer, and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Whiteside and Mrs. Lucy R. Norman, were able to be in attendance during her last Illness. Mrs. S.T. Wilson came from her home in Cheyenne, Wyo., but was forced to return two weeks ago. The other sisters, Mrs. Elma Myers of Forest Hill, La.; Mrs. Mary Bruning of Colfax, Wash.; Mrs. Lilly BelleAnderson of Ione, Wash.; and Miss Nellie Redlingshafer, of Kalispell, Mont., were unable to be present. The sincere sympathy of his many friends goes out to Mr. Pickett in his loneliness and loss. (Alice also was survived by a brother, William Lot Redlingshafer, who was not mentioned in the obituary.) (The Chariton Herald Patriot, 12 October 1921)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>PICKETT<br />Wm. S.<br />1861-1939</strong></center><br /><strong><center>OBITUARY: WILLIAM SAMUEL PICKETT</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">William Samuel Pickett, son of Abraham and Hannah Ann Pickett, was born in Ottawa county, Ohio, December 9th, 1861. At the age of seven years he moved with his parents to Mercer County, Missouri, and when twelve years old, he moved to Lincoln county, Kansas,and was educated in the common schools of that county. Mr. Pickett taught school for three years, but made farming his life work. His home had been in this vicinity for many years.<br /><br />"He was married on November 30, 1892, to Miss Alice Redlingshafer, who passed away in 1922. To this union, one daughter was born, who preceded him in death in 1901. Mr. Pickett was again united in marriage to Mrs. Etta Wilson on December 9, 1925, who passed away April 3, 1938.<br /><br />"Mr. Pickett had been in failing health for about five years,but passed away suddenly May 31. He had been connected with the M.E. church for many years. He loved his Bible and his church, and was faithful when his health permitted him to attend services.<br /><br />"He was the eldest of four brothers and three sisters, two sisters having preceded him in death, Nancy Jane Divelly and Harriett Ann Pickett.<br /><br />"He leaves to mourn his passing three brothers, Reuben Ely Pickett, of Hunter, Kansas; Joseph and Roy Pickett, of Paradise, Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Lotta Rebecca Peck, of Sylvan Grove,Kansas; and a number of other relatives and friends.<br /><br />"Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dunshee funeral home, conducted by the Rev. Paul H. Hicks of the Methodist church, and burial was in the Salem cemetery. {The Chariton Leader, 6 June 1939)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-594RlhRU41rPyyVwNuCDwvpr-m9l7Dir1-nam1VtuO5kQ1Yp3tHU0F0XmXFi7TmxYR6nGBTmBFCML14I1TxCbJl9JOErVmhdJgL4VzEJ3Af4oecg58RteTDLfOZutboSuc7ih_I_jEVf/s1600-h/Pickett,+Gale+A+Tombstone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-594RlhRU41rPyyVwNuCDwvpr-m9l7Dir1-nam1VtuO5kQ1Yp3tHU0F0XmXFi7TmxYR6nGBTmBFCML14I1TxCbJl9JOErVmhdJgL4VzEJ3Af4oecg58RteTDLfOZutboSuc7ih_I_jEVf/s400/Pickett,+Gale+A+Tombstone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257415191841887266" /></a><br /><center><strong>GALE A.<br />PICKETT<br />Sept. 30, 1900<br />May 29, 1902</strong></center>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-25435078988400831692008-10-04T07:11:00.000-07:002008-10-09T12:17:37.861-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 05: Edward Harris, Owner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAk8-2eFneHJrCYAMxALAmgB86t0r1D77yybjFgyMPCauS1zbTOkDNPK2VcMmuYz_Oe1fNHA4ZD1i72r3f53nhEn1TngpljZdyHNyNbvZT7WPMSk6gF36Uqb5SqZkG0ppykKka9DLcIL3P/s1600-h/Harris+Infant.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAk8-2eFneHJrCYAMxALAmgB86t0r1D77yybjFgyMPCauS1zbTOkDNPK2VcMmuYz_Oe1fNHA4ZD1i72r3f53nhEn1TngpljZdyHNyNbvZT7WPMSk6gF36Uqb5SqZkG0ppykKka9DLcIL3P/s400/Harris+Infant.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255234578138171058" /></a><br /><p align="justify">There is only one marked grave on this large lot, located at its south end. The stone is badly eroded, so there is no guarantee that the following reading of the inscription on it is accurate:<br /><br /><center><strong>HARRIS<br />J.W. HENRY<br />Son of E. & R. Harris<br />Died Aug. 16, 1877<br />Aged 1Y, 2M, 3D</center></strong>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-87307943988056990052008-10-04T07:10:00.001-07:002008-10-17T21:55:48.470-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 06: Edward Arnold, Owner<p align="justify">Lot No. 6 contains six graves, five marked and one unmarked. Family patriarch David Arnold is buried at the north end of the lot. His wife, Alpha (Seaward) Arnold lies in an unmarked grave south of his. To the south of Alpha are their son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sophia (Barnhart) Arnold; Kitty, an infant daughter of Edward and Sophia; and the unnamed infant daughter (and only child) of Mandaville and Doneta (Holmes) Arnold who are buried in the Russell Cemetery.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTdDx_DXd0zO-Di5CkRBrCV_5JPGvVa5obGoQXPBwHbwMrhFSqkyl_LO2z5EjS5XZZYdi_jNcA8fDIvVAqx9pZSRIVSYrSx5uTfIGxtJe9TfFGhpJa9W22VVCldxlswvBGQmkvCW1G3G8/s1600-h/David+Arnold+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTdDx_DXd0zO-Di5CkRBrCV_5JPGvVa5obGoQXPBwHbwMrhFSqkyl_LO2z5EjS5XZZYdi_jNcA8fDIvVAqx9pZSRIVSYrSx5uTfIGxtJe9TfFGhpJa9W22VVCldxlswvBGQmkvCW1G3G8/s400/David+Arnold+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255902377079828066" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZeU96x52woGAqqhzuTZoD4dhfFfprl_wCefHq6YPw7dsA-Ijvbzn-C5mRWyc8wOoSIjNfGDPFy18YsUpU4D_QhJpwdgUhl2piK_arq2pLJbpRiSj2kD5b3CavHDc18n30kM1H8RUkLD1/s1600-h/David+Arnold+002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVZeU96x52woGAqqhzuTZoD4dhfFfprl_wCefHq6YPw7dsA-Ijvbzn-C5mRWyc8wOoSIjNfGDPFy18YsUpU4D_QhJpwdgUhl2piK_arq2pLJbpRiSj2kD5b3CavHDc18n30kM1H8RUkLD1/s320/David+Arnold+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255903299506954882" /></a><p align="justify"><strong>DAVID ARNOLD'S </strong>tombstone is among the most interesting at Salem, combining as it does a marble base topped by a polished granite column. When this photo was taken, the whole confection was topped with a small marble urn. Sadly, that has fallen off (it was secured by an iron rod that rusted away).<br /><br />I discovered the damage as the result of one of those odd experiences that sometimes happen in cemeteries. Stopping by late one afternoon a couple of years ago now, I got out of the truck and it seemed immediately as if something were wrong --- even a little creepy. I couldn't place it, but started scanning the cemetery. After looking around for a while, it dawned on me that the Arnold tombstone didn't look the way it should, walked over and found the urn alongside instead of on top. I turned it over to one of David's descendants, Ilene Church of Chariton, so perhaps it's still available should someone want to attempt to reunite urn and column. In any case, the inscription on the north face of the stone reads:<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHgBiO-GnEO2dKOjR9qtUICQUOILju1SgW6LIRw1Hap76F_ADVivH7hgQ3B7ojC3wciEs0AA_0pkdmQj-k1FulrB7U6iwvYxlLpdyt_wdi-wSsPGKTgDGysbF3sH70AA5c-cEYjEQl4Fc/s1600-h/David+Arnold+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHgBiO-GnEO2dKOjR9qtUICQUOILju1SgW6LIRw1Hap76F_ADVivH7hgQ3B7ojC3wciEs0AA_0pkdmQj-k1FulrB7U6iwvYxlLpdyt_wdi-wSsPGKTgDGysbF3sH70AA5c-cEYjEQl4Fc/s400/David+Arnold+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255904857823019090" /></a><br /><center><strong>DAVID ARNOLD<br />BORN<br />Feb. 18, 1791<br />In Herkimer Co., N.Y.<br />DIED<br />Apr. 27, 1880<br />AGED<br />89y, 1 Mo, 5 Ds</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">David does not have a published obituary. Only the following death notice, published in The Chariton Patriot of 5 May 1880, can be found:<br /><br /><em>Died, Arnold: At the residence of his son, Ed Arnold, in Benton Township, on April 27th, Mr. David Arnold, age 89 years.</em><br /><br />The closest I've come to a published biography is the following exerpt from the biographical account of his son, Edward, published on pp. 251-253 of "A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa" (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1896). This account is filled with errors, so can only be trusted so far.<br /><br /><em>David Arnold was a native of Herkimer county, New York, of blue Yankee blood, and was a soldier in the war of 1812. He was married in New York to Miss Alpha Seward (actually Seaward), a relative of the Hon. William H. Seward, and also a native of the Empire State. After their marriage they moved to Guernsey county, Ohio, where they maintained their home for forty years, removing thence to Marion county, Iowa. He died in Marion county, on his farm, at the advanced age of eighty-five years (actually he didn't; he died at the home of Edward Arnold in Benton Township, Lucas County, and was 89). He had been a miller in Ohio, but the latter part of his life was devoted to agricultural pursuits. In his political views he was first a Whig and later a Republican. His wife died in Chariton, Iowa, at the age of eighty-six (actually 95) years, a true Christian and a devoted member of the Baptist Church. They had eight children,viz.: Lucy Parker, Omaha, Nebraska; Samuel, Perry county, Ohio; Lovina, Rosenburg, Oregon; David, Winterset, Iowa; Stephen, Chariton, Iowa; Edward, whose name initiates this article; Mary Bonebreak, Rosenburg, Oregon; and Phoebe Combstock, deceased, formerly of Burlington, Iowa.</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify">Although her grave is unmarked, David Arnold's wife, <strong>ALPHA SEAWARD ARNOLD,</strong> is buried just south of the stone that marks his grave. If her children had commissioned an inscription for her on the stone, it might read:<br /><br /><center><strong>ALPHA ARNOLD<br />Wife of David Arnold<br />Born: Feb. 18, 1796, in Ostego County, N.Y.<br />Died: Oct. 5, 1891, at Chariton, Iowa</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">If an obituary for Alpha Arnold was published, it was in an edition of a Chariton newspaper that no longer is extant. The following death notice was published in The Chariton Herald-Patriot on 8 October 1891:<br /><br /><em>DIED: At the home of her son, S.S. Arnold, in Chariton, Ia., Monday morning Oct. 5, 1891, Mrs. Alpha Arnold, at the age of 95 years.The funeral was conducted at Mr. Arnold's Tuesday Oct. 6, at 1 o'clock, the sermon being preached by Rev. D. Austin from a text selected by Mrs. Arnold several months ago, and the remains laid to rest in the Salem cemetery south-east of town.</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4CAF7EHddeTNm6P54glZPHLKMprqEX9VT4kVVoN8olvUdLWDdLD9py1Sau6UD6XIRhawitwm2diHfj6PPB95kuFNVi64R5VsIObPg8NnyGpTcoqyZgtCN39Gm6sCfGf1EDKlSSclV1vV/s1600-h/Alpha+resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255544565483556466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4CAF7EHddeTNm6P54glZPHLKMprqEX9VT4kVVoN8olvUdLWDdLD9py1Sau6UD6XIRhawitwm2diHfj6PPB95kuFNVi64R5VsIObPg8NnyGpTcoqyZgtCN39Gm6sCfGf1EDKlSSclV1vV/s400/Alpha+resized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em><p align="justify">This photo of Alpha (seated at left) and two of her sisters was taken during a reunion in Chariton during the fall of 1881, when Alpha was 85. Mary (Seaward) Tripp/Flint (1799-1895; of Peoria, Ill.) is steated at right; and Sibbel (Seaward) McNall (1811-1891, of New York) is standing.</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNQoWpY8WR428vU5JVhUC4hTCCvdbqdl63JMi7NN6vk9_raZ5OyRDjfJCxAYyVcVFQ737N71texFF-2r7sHmaVRYDCUavCzXN1wTBoGfjP3P3CAnn6M_Io9ERyIwfrm3bPtTmT8eMAsLx/s1600-h/Arnold+family+stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVNQoWpY8WR428vU5JVhUC4hTCCvdbqdl63JMi7NN6vk9_raZ5OyRDjfJCxAYyVcVFQ737N71texFF-2r7sHmaVRYDCUavCzXN1wTBoGfjP3P3CAnn6M_Io9ERyIwfrm3bPtTmT8eMAsLx/s400/Arnold+family+stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257755941070088434" /></a><br /><p align="justify">The graves of Edward and Sophia Arnold are marked by a large family stone with no inscription other than the surname "Arnold" that is flanked by small headstones marking the individual graves, Edward to the north and Sophia to the south.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqOKm9JVriSWPuWACcmDvDE2WVooG1XjB6jpqmoUuqKNCdMt3LQZjVB6gZ5CzxtvpkLVvuA8OdU6xJWm2ijT59S_DUJof1-7JrDa3YHD-3BADhYvDaVI51SgO3kiyxkN9h5_vIXE2ZT9L/s1600-h/Arnold,+Edward.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVqOKm9JVriSWPuWACcmDvDE2WVooG1XjB6jpqmoUuqKNCdMt3LQZjVB6gZ5CzxtvpkLVvuA8OdU6xJWm2ijT59S_DUJof1-7JrDa3YHD-3BADhYvDaVI51SgO3kiyxkN9h5_vIXE2ZT9L/s400/Arnold,+Edward.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257757375432331426" /></a><br /><center><strong>EDWARD<br />ARNOLD<br />Aug. 6, 1832<br />Feb. 2, 1906<br />Gone but not forgotten<br /><br />OBITUARIES: EDWARD ARNOLD</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">The many friends throughout the county of Edward Arnold of Benton township will greatly regret to learn of his death, which occurred at his home on Friday morning, February 2, 1906, at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks with dropsy and heart trouble. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. Blackburn, were held at the Salem church on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock after which interment took place in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Edward Arnold was born in Concord, Muskingum county, Ohio, on August 6, 1832. In the spring of 1855 he came to Iowa, locating in Marion county, near Newbern. He enlisted in the army in August, 1862, and served until the close of the war when he received an honorable discharge. He was a member of Company G, 48th Iowa Infantry. In the spring of 1856 he was married at Knoxville to Sophia Barnhart, who survives him. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are living. They are Mandeville and James, Mrs. Will Holmes and Mrs. Greer Redlingshafer of Benton township, Morris of Humeston, Mrs. Hattie Redlingshafer of Des Moines and Mrs. Dillie Johnson of Kirksville, Mo. One daughter, Mrs. Geo. Smith, died a few years ago. In 1872 Mr. Arnold and family moved to Benton township, this county, and that place has since been their home. Deceased was one of our most progressive and thrifty farmers and was highly regarded by all who knew him. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and possessed a kind and pleasant disposition. These characteristics, coupled with his generous nature and willing hand in time of trouble won him innumerable friends who mourn his death sincerely, and who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Mr. Arnold is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, S.S. Arnold of this city, David of Des Moines, Mrs. Lucy Parker of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Lavina Hunter and Mrs. Mary Bonebrake of Lewisburg, Oregon. (The Chariton Leader, Feb. 8, 1906)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>THE GRIM REAPER'S HARVEST: EDWARD ARNOLD</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Edward Arnold, one of the most highly respected residents of Lucas county, died at his home in Benton township last Friday, Feb. 2, 1906, from stomach trouble, resulting in heart failure. He suffered a hemorrhage of the brain the day previous. Funeral services were held from the Salem church Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m., conducted by Rev. W.S. Blackburn, and interment made in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Deceased was born near New Concord, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1832. He was raised on a farm in Ohio and much of his youth was spent working in his father's mill. His education was received during the winter months in one of the log school houses of those early days. In 1855 he came overland with a team and wagon, settling in Dallas township, Marion county, and engaged in farming. April 17, 1856, he was married to Miss Sophia<br />Barnhart, and to this union ten children were born, seven of whom are living.<br /><br />When the civil war broke out he enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, in Company G, Fortieth Iowa Infantry, for a term of three years and was a participant in a number of engagements. He was honorably discharged at Davenport in August, 1865, coming out of the service as Quartermaster Sergeant.<br /><br />In 1872 Mr. Arnold moved to Lucas county and settled in Liberty township, where he resided until 1875, when he removed to his late home in Benton township. He possessed a generous and jovial nature and was held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. His political views were in harmony with the principles advocated by the republican party, in which for years he was an active and effective worker.<br /><br />The surviving children are: Mrs. Phoebe Holmes, Mrs. Augusta Redlingshafer, Mandaville and James, Benton township; Mrs. Della Anderson, Kirksville, Mo.; Mrs. Hattie Redlingshafer, Des Moines, Ia.; and Morris, of Garden Grove. All were with him during his illness. The bereaved wife and children request us to express their heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends and neighbors who extended sympathy and assistance in their hour of sorrow. (Undated clipping, possibly The Chariton Patriot)</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQlMxX_HRUc_4mvascU5VTnmpd-0z_Q5YV4i2BBuPhKozTfRB7tv1KcmYa5haXXQa_ur6vhwZrMnlEcns1h1sGxick2Cp7P4khon2arAiECH9GcXIaMXRsuJKdCHeimbiALRSjuq2Tjhe/s1600-h/Arnold,+Sophia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQlMxX_HRUc_4mvascU5VTnmpd-0z_Q5YV4i2BBuPhKozTfRB7tv1KcmYa5haXXQa_ur6vhwZrMnlEcns1h1sGxick2Cp7P4khon2arAiECH9GcXIaMXRsuJKdCHeimbiALRSjuq2Tjhe/s400/Arnold,+Sophia.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258350342613856978" /></a><br /><br /><center><strong>SOPHIA<br />ARNOLD<br />Jan. 2, 1838<br />Dec. 6, 1918<br /><br />OBITUARY: SOPHIA ARNOLD</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Sophia Arnold was born in Clearfield county, Pennsylvania, January 2, 1837, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Redlingshafer, in Benton township, on Dec. 6, 1918. Her age was 81 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was the wife of Edward Arnold, who preceded her in death 12 years ago.<br /><br />She had been a resident of Lucas county as follows: In Benton township 31 years; after the death of her husband she moved to Chariton, until she decided to make her home with her children until death. She was the mother of ten children, four of whom are deceased. Mortimer and Kitty died in infancy. Mrs. Estella Smith twenty years ago and Mrs. Phoeba May Holmes, whose untimely death six years ago many will remember. Those now living are Mandeville, who resides near the old home place; Morris, of Garden Grove; Mrs. Hattie Redlingshafer, of Des Moines; Mrs. Augusta Redlingshafer, of Benton township; and Mrs. Della Anderson and James Walter, of Wanamaker, South Dakota, who was not able to attend his mother's funeral. He was called home but was able to visit her shortly before she passed away to her great comfort. She also leaves 32 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was converted in youth and lived a consistent christian life, being loved and respected by all her neighbors and very many friends. She was of a family of fourteen children, only one of whom survives her, Mrs. Matilda Poush, of Davis City, who is in feeble health.<br /><br />The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.W. Curtis at the Salem church on Saturday, Dec. 7, and the interment was in the cemetery near. {Chariton Herald Patriot, Dec. 12, 1918)</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOD1jjpQ5BfsrW0na9jlSi5AkW01FDFvR9PdpMPLvYvatX8mu2H0pqudBPxfwmxLXmkxn71pJIV9K2BYd55Yr7LqZxeeni0icJC4pwd_lPpYxSE8_481KmElBdbAPCPSaB_W9QmYNiPZl/s1600-h/Arnold+infant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOD1jjpQ5BfsrW0na9jlSi5AkW01FDFvR9PdpMPLvYvatX8mu2H0pqudBPxfwmxLXmkxn71pJIV9K2BYd55Yr7LqZxeeni0icJC4pwd_lPpYxSE8_481KmElBdbAPCPSaB_W9QmYNiPZl/s400/Arnold+infant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258351949637438050" /></a><br /><br /><center><strong>Infant Dau. of<br />M & D Arnold<br />Aug. 4, 1881</center></strong><br /><br /><center><strong>KITTY<br />Feb 25, 1875<br />Nov. 3, 1878</center></strong>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-88808839559444518422008-10-04T07:09:00.000-07:002008-10-15T08:57:48.775-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 07: W.H. Holmes (Simon Scott)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsHJ6bHfm_V4Rz5Hy6S81xF0Cfk6CWQ_yUDeu2aA3inZhpv-Dxmu5Km2_is2qpcJ0zXeUakMhOABkCq3__5-wa1ofEjMpKHUD9X3WdKtaRqIAoOogEl0A2cA2uHJuhXqSFodnSJUsuzNS/s1600-h/Holmes+Main.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257147471344936562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsHJ6bHfm_V4Rz5Hy6S81xF0Cfk6CWQ_yUDeu2aA3inZhpv-Dxmu5Km2_is2qpcJ0zXeUakMhOABkCq3__5-wa1ofEjMpKHUD9X3WdKtaRqIAoOogEl0A2cA2uHJuhXqSFodnSJUsuzNS/s400/Holmes+Main.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="justify">Lot No. 7 was sold originally to Simon Scott, son of Aaron Scott, whose lot (No. 20) is immediately south. There is no indication that the Simon Scotts, who are buried in the Russell Cemetery, ever used it, however. The five marked graves belong to members of the family of William and Pheoba (Arnold) Holmes. These readings are from south to north.<br /><br />The graves of William H. and Pheoby M. Holms are marked jointly by a substantial red granite stone with graceful curves that contains inscriptions for both. A headstone engraved "MOTHER" north of the principal stone marks Pheoby's grave; a headstone engraved "FATHER" south of principal stone marks William's grave. Note that the name is spelled "Pheoby" on the tombstone, although all print references spell it the traditional way, "Phoebe."<br /><br /><center><strong>HOLMES<br />W.H. HOLMES<br />1857-1948<br /><br />OBITUARY: WILLIAM H. HOLMES</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">William Hamilton Holmes, son of Daniel and Mary Holmes, was born in Lucas County, Iowa, January 1, 1857, and departed this life at his home in Chariton, March 18, 1948, at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 18 days.<br /><br />On September 30, 1879, he was married to Phoebe Arnold, who died June 22, 1912. To this union seven children were born all of whom are living.<br /><br />He was married October 12, 1915, to Alice Dorsey, who passed away February 20, 1947.<br /><br />Mr. Holmes was the sixth child in a family of eight children. Two sisters remaining to mourn his passing.<br /><br />He was a pioneer farmer of Benton township, living on the same farm his father purchased from the government in 1854, until 1915 when he moved to Chariton. He was also a long time member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of Chariton.<br /><br />He leaves to mourn his passing, three sons George and Glen Holmes of Harlingen, Texas, and Edward of Confidence, and four daughters, Jennie Querry and LaBernia Campbell of Chariton; Vivian Cain, of Park City, Monleau, Canada (sic; only three listed). Other survivors include 39 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren, two sisters, Doneta Arnold of Chariton and Ida McKinley, of Avard, Okla., and sister-in-law, Melessie J. Holmes, of Russell and a host of nephews and nieces.<br /><br />Funeral services were held Sunday, March 21, at 2 o'clock at the Dunshee funeral home. The Rev. A.E. Beals officiated. Burial was made at Salem Cemetery. (Undated clipping, Russell Union Tribune, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5NWNSVeIdxZAbiOe9YEe3akpsazStPL7cmdcfv2Fko0I61YiR52TGwPB1dCC_8DHjEv4yaV4mfogZ0eabnC5JR0DXF5R1GfogxGtbYzK6Fp2MTgbfsuG728HRRMIl8WA7dPWhOlr9JpIo/s1600-h/Holmes.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255658047192999810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5NWNSVeIdxZAbiOe9YEe3akpsazStPL7cmdcfv2Fko0I61YiR52TGwPB1dCC_8DHjEv4yaV4mfogZ0eabnC5JR0DXF5R1GfogxGtbYzK6Fp2MTgbfsuG728HRRMIl8WA7dPWhOlr9JpIo/s400/Holmes.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="justify">This probably is the wedding picture of William H. and Pheobe May (Arnold) Holmes, taken during the fall of 1879.<br /><br /><center><strong>HOLMES<br />PHEOBY M., His Wife<br />1862-1912</center></strong><center><br /><strong>OBITUARY: MRS. WM. HOLMES</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">The funeral services of Mrs. Wm. Holmes, who died from injuries received in a runaway accident on Wednesday, July 27, were held on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at Salem church, conducted by Rev. Young, of the Evangelical church, of Russell, after which the remains were laid to rest in Salem cemetery. The last sad rites were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, and the floral tributes were profuse and beautiful, bearing testimony to the high regard in which deceased was held.<br /><br />Phoebe May Arnold, daughter of Edward and Sophia Arnold, was born Feb. 22, 1862, in Marion county, Iowa, and died at her home in Benton township, Lucas county, on June 26, 1912 aged 50 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was one of a family of ten children, six of whom survive her to mourn their loss, Mandville Arnold, of Benton township, Morris, of near Humeston, James, of South Dakota, Mrs. Hattie Redlingshafer of Des Moines, Mrs. Della Anderson and Mrs. Augusta Redlingshafer of Benton township. Estella Smith died some years ago and two others died in infancy.<br /><br />Phoebe May Arnold and Wm. H. Holmes were united in marriage Sept. 20, 1878 (1879 according to Lucas County marriage records). To this union were born seven children, Edward, who lives just south of the home place, Mrs. Jennie Querry and Mrs. La Bernice Campbell, who reside near Lucas and George, Vivian, Mary and Glen who are still at home with their father.<br /><br />"While on her way to Chariton in company with her son George, the team became frightened, throwing them out of the buggy, from which she received serious injuries which proved fatal a few hours later. Her death came very unexpectedly and was a terrible shock to the family and also to the community. Her sufferings were intense and when the end came she had on her face that look of joy which speaks of the land where sufferings are no more. In sickness she was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need and was of a very cheery disposition and was loved by all her neighbors. She was a kind mother, an affectionate sister, a good wife and a kind neighbor.<br /><br />"She leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Ed Arnold, of this city, three sisters, three brothers, a husband and seven children who will have the sympathy of the entire community in their overwhelming grief." (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em></p><br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify">Immediately to the north of the graves of William H. and Pheoby Holmes is another large red granite family stone inscribed only "Holmes." To its north is a smaller stone marking the grave of <strong>MAYME BLANCHE (FOSTER) HOLMES</strong>, wife of George Holmes, who probably intended to be buried here as well but moved to Texas. George was a son of William H. and Pheoby.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY55aRU0fIs2ouxeXBv9HkuK161FBuaEzWT0dPrKIZInUo6XSNe9ujJ_fl8mCGxAWbB-3zZw5xqWFKlZMLj_uDQmkEN2F_P668xwgPfQ9wi2ha33Fl9gWHzgPpWCPI-rj6C4QRMJlqDYvo/s1600-h/Holmes,+Mayme+02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257145423653605634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY55aRU0fIs2ouxeXBv9HkuK161FBuaEzWT0dPrKIZInUo6XSNe9ujJ_fl8mCGxAWbB-3zZw5xqWFKlZMLj_uDQmkEN2F_P668xwgPfQ9wi2ha33Fl9gWHzgPpWCPI-rj6C4QRMJlqDYvo/s400/Holmes,+Mayme+02.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL9ZHe0IroSjOOHCmP2hmYHiakYLFtxQxKI_Pj5gtt44l7sQdSdcKQCbVpWHdV5jHxdySLP0vDPG5hPDQikGznTUGhQpFCBS67nLhyphenhyphen_zYDBwOOc5hPNIO19mwbFFYotOO6RSUukFxioWR/s1600-h/Holmes,+Mayme.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257144495003835394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWL9ZHe0IroSjOOHCmP2hmYHiakYLFtxQxKI_Pj5gtt44l7sQdSdcKQCbVpWHdV5jHxdySLP0vDPG5hPDQikGznTUGhQpFCBS67nLhyphenhyphen_zYDBwOOc5hPNIO19mwbFFYotOO6RSUukFxioWR/s400/Holmes,+Mayme.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong></p></strong><strong><center>MAYME BLANCHE<br />HOLMES<br />1892-1922<br /><br />OBITUARY: MRS. GEO. A. HOLMES</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Mamie (sic) Blanche, daughter of Charles E. and Clara Foster, was born in Lucas county, Iowa, where her entire life has been spent, on September 14, 1892, and departed this life at the home of her parents in Chariton at 3 a.m. on December 25, 1922, at the age of 30 years, 3 months and 11 days. She had not been in the best of health during the summer but her condition had not been considered serious. Two weeks ago she came into Chariton to be with her mother and to receive medical care. Her trouble did not seem to yield to the treatment, as she kept growing gradually worse until at last an operation was decided upon, to which she submitted on Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. She regained consciousness after this and conversed with different members of the family, seemingly most hopeful though she suffered intense pain at intervals. At 10:30 p.m. she passed into a stupor, from which she never rallied, the spirit taking its flight at 3 o'clock Christmas morning.<br /><br />"On April 22, 1912, at Red Oak, Iowa, she was married to George Albert Holmes, who survives her, there being no children born to this union. She also leaves her parents, three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Kenney, of Purdy, Iowa; Mrs. Ruth Grant and Fern Foster of Des Moines; Bryan, of Valley Junction; Don, a student at Des Moines University; and Emmet, of the home, besides numerous other relatives and friends.<br /><br />"The deceased united with the M.E. church in early girlhood and has always Maintained her affiliation with that church. She was of a happy disposition, invariably cheerful herself and constantly intent upon imparting cheer to others. She was united in her devotion to her husband and home and always allowed her interest to reach out in loving helpfulness to her mother and brothers and sisters. Though her years of usefulness seemshort she has left a place in the hearts and lives of her loved ones that can never be filled and the memory of her kindly spirit will ever leave its imprint upon them.<br /><br />Funeral services, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Frank Bean, were held at the M.E. church on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved ones. (The Chariton Herald-Patriot, 28 December 1922)</em><br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> Lucas County death records show that Mayme died of "general peritonitis," suggesting that appendicitis may have been the root cause.<br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify">The northernmost graves on the lot are those of <strong>WILLIAM J. AND LABURNA A. CAMPBELL</strong>, marked by a single stone. Laburna was a daughter of William H. and Pheoba Holmes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdDHmbBIQKFC_QHEbiqivlDnI2fj9H2tm77_Jx974udNbr5huXHFqa5U7nvguEk1A2eluzKrIgQYrDtSeKlRQS7tv0S8m2HiV9wMkKPlQvIpZP4A3TUqn-Ef7s-1B-5D9xh8XGV4uQ-xD/s1600-h/Campbell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257142784555133730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdDHmbBIQKFC_QHEbiqivlDnI2fj9H2tm77_Jx974udNbr5huXHFqa5U7nvguEk1A2eluzKrIgQYrDtSeKlRQS7tv0S8m2HiV9wMkKPlQvIpZP4A3TUqn-Ef7s-1B-5D9xh8XGV4uQ-xD/s400/Campbell.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><center>CAMPBELL<br />WILLIAM J. (south inscription)<br />1877-1962<br />LABURNA A. (North inscription)<br />1885-1971<br /><br />OBITUARY: WILLIAM JOHN "JACK" CAMPBELL</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">William John (Jack) Campbell, son of John and Ellen Campbell, was born Aug. 21, 1877, at Cork County, Ireland, and departed this life Sunday, Jan. 4, 1962, at the age of 84 years, four months and 23 days.<br /><br />He spent his early childhood at Pontiac, Ill., later coming to Iowa where he had since resided, making his living as a farmer in or near Lucas county.<br /><br />He was united in marriage to Laburnia A. Holmes at Osceola, Dec. 21, 1905.<br /><br />He is survived by his wife; three daughters: Vivian Kent of Lucas, Ellen Dixon of Indianola, Berniece Dennison of Knoxville; and two sons: William J. of Indianola and Daryle H. of Concord, Calif.: sons-in-law Bill Dennison, Bob Dixon and Rex Miner; daughters-in-law Evelyn and Josephine. Also surviving are two sisters, Ellen Bohm of Pontiac, Ill., and Jessie Webb of Ottumwa; a brother-in-law, Art Mote of Ottumwa; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.<br /><br />His parents, a daughter, Frankie J. Miner, two brothers, Robert and Frank, a sister, Ada Mote, a son-in-law, Raymond Kent, and a grandson, Dean Kent, preceded him in death.<br /><br />During his illness he bore his suffering always with patience and kindness. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a much loved grandfather and a helpful neighbor.<br /><br />"A precious one is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled." (The Chariton Leader, 23 January 1962)</em></p><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: LABURNA A. (HOLMES) CAMPBELL</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Laburna A. (Holmes) Campbell, daughter of William H. and Pheoba Holmes, was born March 14, 1885 and departed this life Wednesday, June 9, 1971 at the age of 86 years, 2 months, and 25 days. She had been in poor health for the last six months.<br /><br />Most of her life was spent in the Lucas County area.<br /><br />She was united in marriage to William J. Campbell at Osceola, December 21, 1905. To this union were born six children, Vivian Kent of Lucas, Bernice Dennison of Knoxville, William J. Campbell of Indianola, Daryle Campbell of San Pablo, Calif., and two daughters who are deceased, Ellen Dixon and Frankie Miner.<br /><br />In addition to her children who survived, she is also survivedby a brother, Edward Holmes of Seymour, and two sisters, Vivian Cain of Laurel, Mont., and Mary Rumble of Moose Jaw,Sask., Canada.<br /><br />Preceeding her in death were her husband, parents, a son-in-law, Dean Kent, two brothers, George and Glenn Holmes, and a sister, Jennie Querrey.<br /><br />She will be greatly missed by her family, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many friends, both old and young, because to know her was to love her.<br /><br />"A precious one is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled.<br /><br />"Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. William J. Travis at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 1971, at the Beardsley-Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in the Salem Cemetery. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em></p><br /><br /><center><strong>BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: WILLIAM H. HOLMES<br /><em>"A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa"</em></center></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nFHtbA8dNp6_PbFysD_xUw2Llv_2p8p7K6HNYCVOIDip_BRmsjbeoBmeyIQteUXYBCkVFQmZGITjafwB718-BpMfEKt-_rpm4yZy23welzJW_OUOzUW9XCRSC5hjrHyZvPYHlXHWc1gG/s1600-h/Memorial+Record.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2nFHtbA8dNp6_PbFysD_xUw2Llv_2p8p7K6HNYCVOIDip_BRmsjbeoBmeyIQteUXYBCkVFQmZGITjafwB718-BpMfEKt-_rpm4yZy23welzJW_OUOzUW9XCRSC5hjrHyZvPYHlXHWc1gG/s320/Memorial+Record.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257402869272057170" /></a><p align="justify">A Memorial and Biographical Record of Iowa," published during 1896 by the Lewis Publishing Co. of Chicago, is one of the great genealogical resources of Lucas County, providing your ancestor had enough cash on hand when the salesman called to purchase a place in it for his or her biography. The biographies it include generally are long and extremely detailed, but subject to the usual cautions: There's nothing objective about them, the authors' memories were sometimes faulty and typographical errors sometimes occurred in the publication process.<br /><br />The William H. Holmes biography, which appears on pages 155 and 156, is a good example of how much genealogical information can be crammed into a limited space.<br /><br /><strong>WILLIAM H. HOLMES</strong>, as a native of Lucas county, Iowa, and as one of its representative farmers and esteemed citizens, is entitled to specific recognition<br />in this work, which aims impartially to portray the lives of the men and women who settled up this part of Iowa and of those who are to-day among its leading people.<br /><br />William H. Holmes first saw the light of day in Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, January 1, 1857, his parents being Daniel and Mary (Hamilton) Holmes, pioneers of Iowa, the former having died many years ago and the latter still residing at the old home place. Daniel Holmes was born in Jackson county, Indiana, February 3, 1814, and died February 1, 1864, in Iowa, his last resting place being in the Waynick cemetery, where a monument has been erected to his memory (Waynick Cemetery, also known sometimes as Holmes Cemetery, is located in Section 1 of Warren Township, Lucas County, about three-quarters of a mile due west of Benton Township's northwest corner). He was one of a family of eleven children, six sons and five daughters, and only one of that number is now living - Gresham of Benton township, Lucas County. Grandfather Fergus Holmes was a native of North Carolina, the great-grandfather Holmes having emigrated from his native land,the Emerald Isle, to North Carolina, at an early period in the history of thiscountry, and some years later moving to Indiana, where he died. Fergus Holmes was a farmer and passed his life in Indiana. The father of our subject, Daniel Holmes, was married in Jackson county, Indiana, December 2, 1841, to Miss Mary Hamilton, the ceremony being performed by her brother, Esquire Hamilton, and at her father's residence, which was about eighteen miles from where the Holmes family lived. Ten years after their marriage they removed from Indiana to Illinois and settled in Warren county, and about the middle of September, 1854, came to Iowa. This journey from Illinois to Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, consumed about five days, and was made with two wagons, in which they brought their household goods and in which the family rode, their children numbering five. Theyalso brought along five head of cattle. Arrived here, Mr. Holmes purchased a tract of land from the Government and settled on it. Subsequently he rented a farm of Mr. Samuel Ragsdale, who resided just across the river from where William Holmes now lives. In the public affairs of this pioneer settlement he took an active and commendable part, serving on the Board of Supervisors and also as School Director. Politically, he was first a Whig and from the organization of the Republican party was one of its supporters.<br /><br />Daniel Holmes and his wife were the parents of eight children, three sons and five daughters, as follows: Oscar F., born February 10, 1843, was a Union soldier and died of disease at the battle of Shiloh, his remains being interred in the national cemetery at that place; Deliah H., born March 10, 1845, died July 4, 1864; Leonidas, born May 13, 1848, resides in Hutchinson, Kansas; Eradna L., born May 23, 1851, is the wife of John Pierce, a farmer of Washington township, Lucas county; Sarah A., born December 13, 1853, is the wife of George Parsons, Washington township, this county; William H., born January 1, 1857, was the first of the family born in Iowa; Doneta A. (no birth date given), wife of M. Arnold, a farmer in Benton township; and Ida N., born December 23, 1862, is the wife of Franklin McKinley. The venerable mother of this family is still living and in the enjoyment of comparatively good health,her home being at the old farmstead. Besides the children above named, she has fifteen grandchildren. Of her people, the Hamiltons, we further record that they are Irish. Her father, James Hamilton, was born in Dublin, Ireland, and when young accompanied his father to America, their location being the State of Virginia, where he grew up and married Miss Rebecca Robinson, who was of English descent. They became the parents of eight children, four sons and four daughters, of whom two are living - Mrs. Holmes and her brother, Mortimer, the latter residing on the old homeplace in Indiana.<br /><br />We come now to William H. Holmes, whose name heads this article. His birth has already been recorded. On the home farm he grew up and received his education in the public schools, his first teacher being Miss Lizzie Umpscher and the school-house a log structure. He was small when his father died and has always remained at home with his mother, having charge of the farm since he was old enough. The estate now comprises a fine tract of land 360 acres in extent, and under his able supervision is being successfully conducted.<br /><br />September 30, 1879, Mr. Holmes was married to Miss Phoebe M. Arnold, who was born February 22, 1862, in Marion county, Iowa, daughter of Ed and Sophia (Barnhard) (sic) Arnold, pioneers of Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have six children, namely: Edward, born April 29, 1881; Jennie, March 23, 1883; La Bernie, March 14, 1885; George A., August 21, 1890; Elma Vivian, January 7, 1892; and an infant, January 25, 1895.<br /><br />Mr. Holmes has always kept himself thoroughly posted on all public issues and stands solidly on the Republican platform. His first presidential vote was cast for Grant. He is an advocate of good schools and in various ways has given his support and influence to advance the best interests of his community, and here where he has resided all his life heis an esteemed and honored citizen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopWLJvK8TvNuOWAQGNvHYrBRB9JQlwvZfPpJiso1xBbGOn-hT3qR019ebivhyphenhyphen4H_2hqs6dnsjtYxRvWgZkDZxyMV9GFWuvuCFPf8_bXNuKddyMi2rsLoFE5qiRVBerjxxXvtEbsQqi3SX/s1600-h/Holmes+Map.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjopWLJvK8TvNuOWAQGNvHYrBRB9JQlwvZfPpJiso1xBbGOn-hT3qR019ebivhyphenhyphen4H_2hqs6dnsjtYxRvWgZkDZxyMV9GFWuvuCFPf8_bXNuKddyMi2rsLoFE5qiRVBerjxxXvtEbsQqi3SX/s400/Holmes+Map.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257407028818962018" /></a><br /><em>This map of four Benton Township sections lifted from an 1893 plat shows where the Holmes family and their neighbors lived. Admittedly, it's easier to understand this if you're familiar with the territory, but ... The streams indicated are the Chariton River flowing roughly east and west and Wolf Creek, flowing up from the south to join it. The New York Road cuts Sections 15 and 22 in halves. At the time this sketch was published, the William H. Holmes family lived with his mother, Mary, in the family home just at the head of the "T" intersection of the New York Road and the Wolf Creek Road leading west to what now is Highway 14. Their nearest neighbors were the George W. Redlingshafer and John J. Werts families. A new house built within the last 10 years by one of Burdette and Connie Smith's boys (sorry, but I forget which) now occupies the approximate site of the old Holmes place. Salem Cemetery, also on the New York Road, is two and three-quarters miles due north of the Holmes house</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-14084116369025461062008-10-04T07:08:00.002-07:002008-10-15T07:50:59.248-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 08: Chas. White, Owner<p align:="justify">Lot No. 8, owned by Charles White, contains seven graves. They are those of (from south to north) Charlie White and Mary (Gookin) White, their unnamed infant daughter, Glen White, Claude C. and Cecile (White) Fuller and Charles W. Fuller. If you're interested in sorting out the complex web of relationships at Salem, Charles White is a son of William M. and Lucy White, buried on Lot. No.8; and Mary is a daughter of Samuel and Lydia Gookin, buried on Lot. No. 22.</p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WSaxizTQRM8SBjYuIdUMCzwc0OXL8oqNltfat1D2N4Jnk2znQLvvt2guzqCR_r397fLA32oHW7fD9XjRwjiC_pXcFD59j060KwquFLoaen_jIIIZ0Eh7-k8oHNqpTmFNzdXNrP8EFQrf/s1600-h/White,+Charlie+and+Mary+tombstone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WSaxizTQRM8SBjYuIdUMCzwc0OXL8oqNltfat1D2N4Jnk2znQLvvt2guzqCR_r397fLA32oHW7fD9XjRwjiC_pXcFD59j060KwquFLoaen_jIIIZ0Eh7-k8oHNqpTmFNzdXNrP8EFQrf/s400/White,+Charlie+and+Mary+tombstone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257387942794318306" /></a><br /><center><strong>WHITE<br />CHARLEY<br />1870-1835<br />MARY<br />1871-1964</center></strong><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: CHARLEY WHITE</center></strong></p><br /><em><p align:="justify">The death of Charley White, well known Chariton citizen, occurred at Iowa City on Thursday forenoon, Oct. 10, 1935, at eleven o'clock, after a few weeks' illness with stomach trouble.<br /><br />Deceased was born in Lucas county, Iowa, on May 20, 1870. He was the only son of William Marion and Lucy Caroline White. He was married to Mary Gookin on March 12, 1890. To this union three children were born, one dying in infancy. The two living are Mrs. Claude Fuller of Murray, Iowa, and Glen White of Chariton. There are also nine grandchildren, Charles, Harold, Kenneth, Marvin and Greta Fuller, of Murray, and Glen Jr., Bobbie, Betty and Phyllis White of Chariton. He also leaves one sister to mourn his death, Miss Alia White, of this city. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Florence Stone, preceded him in death.<br /><br />He was a devoted husband and father, a splendid citizen, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances.<br /><br />Largely attended funeral services were held at the Beardsley funeral home in Chariton, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. Simpson of the M.E. church of Chariton, in charge. The body was laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fuller and family of Murray, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Atwell and daughter, Bonnie Marlene, of topeka, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Guilliams, of Winterset; Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Holmes and daughter, Doris Ann, of Des Moines; and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paul, of Osceola. (undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><br /><center><strong>INFANT DAU.<br />OCT. 14, 1896<br /><br />GLEN<br />WHITE<br />1891-1942<br /><br />FULLER<br />CLAUDE C.<br />1891-1968<br />CECILE<br />1894-1997<br /><br />CHARLES W.<br />FULLER<br />1913-1937</center></strong>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-30190417329264231292008-10-04T07:08:00.001-07:002009-08-26T14:13:07.997-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 09: Wm. M. White, Owner<p align="justify">There appear to be only five graves on Lot No. 9, those of William M. and Lucy White; their daughter, Alia; and their son-in-law and daughter, M. Everett and Florence W. (White) Stone. Members of the family of William's and Lucy's other son, Charley, are buried on Lot No. 8. The inscriptions here are from south to north:</p> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzXijaTJtDuvT3GSgBtPBZgC7lV1W13XCsI8fAj7swSCargsYjEY5C7eKxCXeaHF6RVxwwkEuEf5FhCRB96VgNN0tGLEOajcWZGOI7Gi3pMcRshKlDwqFU5ApMVMPo18L2QfgIIyhbTF4/s1600-h/White,+William+M+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzXijaTJtDuvT3GSgBtPBZgC7lV1W13XCsI8fAj7swSCargsYjEY5C7eKxCXeaHF6RVxwwkEuEf5FhCRB96VgNN0tGLEOajcWZGOI7Gi3pMcRshKlDwqFU5ApMVMPo18L2QfgIIyhbTF4/s400/White,+William+M+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257511172551887218" /></a><br /><center><strong>WHITE<br />WILLIAM M.<br />1841-1919<br />LUCY C.<br />1843-1904<br /><br />OBITUARY: WILLIAM M. WHITE</strong></center><br /><p align="justify">William M. White, son of John and Silvia (sic) White, was born in Harrisburg, Indiana, December 20, 1841, and departed this life, August 28, 1919, at his home in Benton township at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 8 days.<br /><br />He came to Iowa with his parents, June 11, 1856, and has since spent his life here. In the year of 1869, he was married to Lucy C. Gillogly, who departed this life on July 24, 1904. To this union was born three children, Chas., of Chariton; Mrs. Florence Stone, of Warren township; and Alia, of Benton township who has cared for her father during his illness.<br /><br />Besides these he leaves to mourn his departure, seven grandchildren, four great grand children, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Keller, of this county, and Sarah Keller, of Wayne county, besides many relatives and friends.<br /><br />Mr. White has been an invalid for a number of years but was very patient during his illness.<br /><br />The funeral services were held from the Salem church, Saturday afternoon, conducted by E.A. McKim, pastor of the Christian church, of Chariton, and interment made in the Salem cemetery. (Chariton Leader, 4 September 1919)<br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: MRS. MARION WHITE</strong></center><br /><p align="justify">The many friends throughout the county will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucy Caroline White, wife of W.M. White, which occurred at the family home in Benton township on Sunday forenoon, July 24, 1904, at 11:25 o'clock after a lingering illness with stomach and bowel trouble. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. A. Hendrickson, pastor of the Christian church in this city, assisted by Rev. Carl Brown of Russell, were held at Salem church on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock after which the remains were interred in Salem cemetery. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yes, said the Spirit, they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."<br /><br />Deceased was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, on November 6, 1843. She came to Iowa with her parents when but a child. She was married to Wm. Marion White in 1869. They were the parents of three children all of whom were at their mother's bedside when death came. She leaves an aged mother, three sisters, and two brothers, in addition to the husband and children, to mourn their loss. She was a good woman, a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend. She had been a faithful christian and a consistent member of the Christian church at this place for many years. (The Chariton Democrat, 28 July 1904)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK1hhOKdn9b8CZEYr1aFrTm9fp3ytbBHG_IZNeOZw8-gC-RnzlURBjhfxhdjP0_4RWR5sxYjup6XtpapuvP9Y3U8TW1LT0FU1zFQM0iB91qLjmGLRsBye3uD8p7zjA9lXmMgUsKiHn0yY/s1600-h/White,+Alia+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQK1hhOKdn9b8CZEYr1aFrTm9fp3ytbBHG_IZNeOZw8-gC-RnzlURBjhfxhdjP0_4RWR5sxYjup6XtpapuvP9Y3U8TW1LT0FU1zFQM0iB91qLjmGLRsBye3uD8p7zjA9lXmMgUsKiHn0yY/s400/White,+Alia+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257512244721889426" /></a><br /><center><strong>ALIA WHITE<br />1871-1963<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzEmk0_ay3jqtNYVWadAJXvXOhGJp9NiteWxOfVUV2S-aquAOoOsT9o1KkiiF7kFTnypO_2hH0BcQuw_HGgBfAoipcouoMCbFg1ITJ3bk5-qiPn-9dHdWF8KwUSqiQEW-8qzKonAkJWp8/s1600-h/Stone+Stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLzEmk0_ay3jqtNYVWadAJXvXOhGJp9NiteWxOfVUV2S-aquAOoOsT9o1KkiiF7kFTnypO_2hH0BcQuw_HGgBfAoipcouoMCbFg1ITJ3bk5-qiPn-9dHdWF8KwUSqiQEW-8qzKonAkJWp8/s400/Stone+Stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257513703342359986" /></a><br />STONE<br />M. EVERETT<br />1872-1946<br />FLORENCE W.<br />1875-1943</strong></center><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: M. EVERETT STONE</strong><br /><em>The Chariton Leader, 12 November 1946</center></em><br /><p align="justify">Malcome Everett Stone, son of John and Nancy Luella Stone, was born November 26, 1872, near Chariton, Iowa, and departed this life November 4, 1946, at his home at Humeston, Iowa, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 9 days.<br /><br />On September 9, 1896, he was united in marriage to Florence White, who passed away April 13, 1934. To this union five children were born, Edmond, Thomas, Donald and Mrs. Nellie Massman, all of Chariton, and Mrs. Mable Atwell, of Lansing, Mich.<br /><br />On October 24, 1943, he was married to Anna De Barthe. Early in life he united with the Christian church of Chariton, his membership continuing throughout his life. His entire life was spent in Lucas county except the last six years he has lived on his farm near Humeston. For many years he worked at the J. T. Crozier store where he made many friends. He was a member of Co. H. in Chariton when it was active several years ago.<br /><br />He is survived by his widow, Anna, three sons, Edmond, Thomas, Donald, all of Chariton, two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Massman, of Chariton, and Mrs. Mable Atwell, of Lansing, Mich., twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson, two step-daughters and two step-sons, also one sister, Mrs. Eva L. Sherman, of Perry, Iowa, and one brother, Charles Stone, of Karthans, Pa.<br /><br />Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 6, 1946, at the Miley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Archie Beals, of Russell, in charge. Burial service was at the Salem cemetery.Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-70207267090004876542008-10-04T07:07:00.000-07:002008-10-16T04:45:09.924-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 10: David Scott, Owner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdIGlzrvz7jPQQipLj3IIhG3Mvlh3pOWA9S3mEuDAffQpKprVot6y1oCSeCUFjib7KCQaV1CLemNFIdRLIFcBF1-pU8kede6aa7yGxHBUWk0rglJ8Cn5Kobo0MJxlEkr2KhK4OXntXP2Z/s1600-h/Scott+David+Main.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdIGlzrvz7jPQQipLj3IIhG3Mvlh3pOWA9S3mEuDAffQpKprVot6y1oCSeCUFjib7KCQaV1CLemNFIdRLIFcBF1-pU8kede6aa7yGxHBUWk0rglJ8Cn5Kobo0MJxlEkr2KhK4OXntXP2Z/s400/Scott+David+Main.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257711243339407666" /></a><br /><p align="justify">Lot No.10, owned by David J. Scott, a son of Aaron and Elizabeth Scott (Lot No. 20), contains only one stone, a substantial gray marble monument with an urn atop it, located at the extreme south end of the lot. It contains three inscriptions, but marks the graves of only two people: Mary E., wife of David J. Scott; and their son, Merrett E., age 9. Their inscriptions are on the west and north faces of the stone, respectively. An inscription recording the death of David Scott is on the south face, telling passers-by that he his buried in the Derby Cemetery. I have been unable to find a published or official record of Merrett E. Scott's death.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkuMxFcwcKEJa1yC0o2aI29QgRWqmQ93rQMpUt367K0aFPtD3E6YrdyhUT-iwghV9uIfbUIuqCdrK0XBdFhgoK4y9vXjcEK85_LdBoyVt3RIfzj3LXjqiH8BnsB8Fa7IodJlxtSkmYGbf/s1600-h/Scott,+Merritt.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkuMxFcwcKEJa1yC0o2aI29QgRWqmQ93rQMpUt367K0aFPtD3E6YrdyhUT-iwghV9uIfbUIuqCdrK0XBdFhgoK4y9vXjcEK85_LdBoyVt3RIfzj3LXjqiH8BnsB8Fa7IodJlxtSkmYGbf/s400/Scott,+Merritt.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257711835291761554" /></a><br /><center><strong>North Face:<br />MERRETT E.<br />DIED<br />Dec. 3, 1884<br />AGED<br />9Y, 1M, 10D<br /><br /><em>A little flower of love,<br />That blossomed but to die,<br />Transplanted now above,<br />To bloom with God on high.</em></strong></center><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicexm_QycTdckwqEcL7dDYCytZZT5sn39Ys-GiOjQCR5th-RH_TwwB1U_-eG1RxJfz_bLoqwa_ECrzP_BbeAq_c19DwaSL8W-Dn9pIvEhrW9DukvN088kPSqtu019eAdWiZlB4rFaOOfYk/s1600-h/Scott,+Mary.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicexm_QycTdckwqEcL7dDYCytZZT5sn39Ys-GiOjQCR5th-RH_TwwB1U_-eG1RxJfz_bLoqwa_ECrzP_BbeAq_c19DwaSL8W-Dn9pIvEhrW9DukvN088kPSqtu019eAdWiZlB4rFaOOfYk/s400/Scott,+Mary.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257712491945945346" /></a><br /><strong><center>West Face:<br />MARY E.<br />WIFE OF<br />D.J. SCOTT<br />DIED<br />Mar. 7, 1885<br />AGED<br />28y, 9M, 22D<br /><br />She had no fears of death,<br />No sins to be forgiven;<br />She only closed her smiling eyes,<br />to hope them in heaven.</strong></center><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: MARY J. (SMITH) SCOTT</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Died, in Warren (township), Lucas County, Iowa, March 7, 1885, Mary E., the beloved wife of David J. Scott.<br /><br />Sister Scott was born in Ohio, May 15, 1856. While she was yet young her parents moved to Illinois and settled in Stark County. She subsequently came to Iowa, and on October 14, 1873, was united in marriage with her now bereaved companion. They resided in Salem nearly two years and then moved to Warren near Derby, where they have since lived. During a protracted meeting held last winter in the M.E. Church in Derby, Sister Scott, along with her husband, made a profession of religion and united with the church. For the past year, in the midst of much family and personal affliction, her Christian life has been very exemplary. She truly walked with God and the genuiness of her religious life was manifest in her sweet and willing resignation to the will of God. Some 3 months ago her dear little boy, Merritt, sickened and died, she being too sick at the time to follow his remains to their last resting place, but calmly assuring us she would soon follow him. (The Chariton Patriot, 18 March 1885)</em><br /><br /><strong>Note:</strong> Lucas County Marriage records show that David Scott, 22, and Mary E. Smith, 17, were married 14 October 1873.<br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0K1-TrHJ_vTMNovFkFWCvzuSthB9bnVWmyZ8H375yWVbsVmbcaYEuxN_fQsMHr0lMsOldFIe2jxs_BtKsjKGnEAbpFZ8pVqC91GCo3jOzmdrdKK-xRS6Ol0v9nmqFO2uvqaMqJaenM3n/s1600-h/Scott,+David.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN0K1-TrHJ_vTMNovFkFWCvzuSthB9bnVWmyZ8H375yWVbsVmbcaYEuxN_fQsMHr0lMsOldFIe2jxs_BtKsjKGnEAbpFZ8pVqC91GCo3jOzmdrdKK-xRS6Ol0v9nmqFO2uvqaMqJaenM3n/s400/Scott,+David.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257714749559304258" /></a><br /><strong><center>South Face<br />DAVID J. SCOTT<br />DIED<br />APRIL 30, 1921<br />AGED<br />70 Yrs, 2 Ms, 18 Ds<br /><br /><em>Buried on lot 407 in Derby Cemetery</em></strong></center><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: DAVID J. SCOTT</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">The many friends throughout the county will learn with sorrow of the passing away of Mr. David J. Scott, of Derby, which occurred at his home at an early hour on Saturday morning, April 30 (1921), at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 18 days, after an extended illness with heart disease and a complication of troubles. Largely attended funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Derby on Tuesday afternoon, May 3, at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. J.W. Pressley, of Omaha, according to the special request of the departed one. Rev. Harwood, of Derby, assisted in the ceremonies and interment took place in the Derby cemetery.<br /><br />David J. Scott, son of Aaron and Elizabeth Scottt, was born near Chariton on Feb. 12, 1851. He was married here on October 14, 1873 to Mary Ellen Smith, daughter of Lewis and Sarah Smith, and settled on a farm near Derby. The beloved wife was claimed by death on March 7th, 1885. To his union were born three children, Walter A., who resides at Roundup, Mont., and was unable to be present at the funeral services on Tuesday on account of illness in his family; Merrett E., who died on Dec. 3, 1884, and Mrs. H.W. Brewer, of Chariton.<br /><br />He was married to Mabel Foutch, of Derby, on Nov. 25, 1885. To them two children were born, Mrs. Ens(z)er Larimer and Harry L., who reside near Derby. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma McCurdy, of Bremen, Ohio; nine grand-children and numerous other relatives to mourn their loss.<br /><br />"Mr. Scott united with the M.E. church in Derby under the pastorate of Rev. Lawson, and remained a strong believer in God until the day of his death. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and was esteemed by all who knew him for his many sterling traits of character. He had been in ill health for years but had been confined to his bed but a short time. His sufferings were all borne with a patience and fortitude that were remarkable. While deploring his demise, innumerable friends will extend heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken ones who remain.<br /><br />Among the number who attended the funeral service were his daughter, Mrs. H.W. Brewer and husband and children, and Mrs. T.M. Throckmorton, Mrs. Simon Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scott, Mr. Howard Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Carpenter, Mr. George Scott, Mr. Virgil Scott, Mrs. J.J. George, all of Chariton. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-4885532303354134462008-10-04T07:06:00.002-07:002009-08-26T13:59:09.950-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 11: W. Bryant, Owner<p align="justify">Seven members of the Bryant/Threlkeld family are buried on Lot No. 11 (from south to north): William W. Bryant and his wife, Laura E.; their son, Ira Bryant; their daughter, Maude (Bryant) Morrison/Hall; their son-in-law and daughter, Roy M. and Olive M. (Bryant) Threlkeld; and the Threlkelds' infant son, Lowell B.<br /><br /><center><strong><br />BRYANT<br />W.W. BRYANT<br />1852-1908<br />LAURA B.<br />1882-1923<br /><br />DEATH OF WESLEY BRYANT</strong><br /><em>The Chariton Herald, 20 August 1908</center><br /><p align="justify">Mr. Wm. Wesley Bryant, a well known and highly respected resident of Benton township, died at his home last Thursday, August 13, 1908, after an extended illness with dropsy and other complaints. Funeral services were held at Salem church on Saturday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. Shenton, of Russell, after which interment took place in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Deceased was born in Indiana on Dec. 30, 1853 (sic). He had been a resident of this county for many years and had won the regard of all with whom he came in contact by his many sterling qualities. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and one son, who will have the sympathy of the community in their great grief.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>BRYANT<br />IRA BRYANT<br />Feb. 7, 1883-Jan. 14, 1905<br /><br />MAUDE HALL<br />1883-1935<br /><br />DEATH NOTICE: MAUDE (BRYANT) HALL</strong><br /><em>Chariton Herald-Patriot, 7 February 1935</center><br /><p align="justify">Mrs. F. W. Hall, 50, died at her home in Arvada, Colo., on Monday, Feb. 4. The body was brought to Chariton yesterday and taken to Downs-Miley Funeral Home, and this afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services were held at the Salem church in Benton township, conducted by Rev. A. E. Beals, of Russell, and burial took place in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Mrs. Hall, who grew to young womanhood in this vicinity, was formerly Miss Maud (sic) Bryant. She is survived by her husband and by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Roy Threlkeld, of near Chariton, Mrs. Elmer Curtis and Floyd Bryant, of Des Moines.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: MRS. FRED W. HALL</strong><br /><em>The Chariton Leader, 12 February 1935</center><br /><p align="justify">Mrs. Fred W. Hall, formerly of Lucas county, died at her home in Arvada, Colo., on Feb. 4, 1935, at the age of 51 years, 10 months and 11 days. The body was brought to Chariton on Wednesday and taken to the Downs-Miley Funeral home and on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services were held at the Salem church in Benton township, conducted by Rev. A. E. Beals, and burial took place in the Salem cemetery.<br /><br />Maude Irene Bryant, eldest child of William Wesley and Laura E. Bryant, was born at Griswold, Ia., on March 23, 1883. At the age of twelve years she moved with her parents to Lucas county, locating on a farm southeast of Chariton, where she grew to womanhood.<br /><br />On February 14, 1909, she was married to George Morrison. After a year's residence on a farm near this city they went west, and her home had since been in Wyoming and Colorado. On April 19, 1930, she was married to Fred Hall, who survives her. She also leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Ollie Threlkeld, of near Chariton, Mrs. Edna Curtis and Floyd Bryant, both of Des Moines.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>THRELKELD<br />ROY M.<br />1883-1970<br />OLIVE M.<br />1886-1956<br /><br />LOWELL B.<br />INFANT SON OF<br />ROY & OLLIE<br />THRELKELD</center></strong>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-2401556235898122442008-10-04T07:06:00.001-07:002008-11-19T06:57:21.683-08:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 12: Pettinger/Bryant/Wray<p align="justify">Salem Cemetery Lot No. 12 apparently was purchased by Joab. C. Wray when his mother, Charlotte, died on 5 March 1891. He died less that a year later and was buried beside her. They were joined in 1897 by an infant niece and granddaughter. These three graves are located at the south end of the lot. Many years later, the north portion of the lot was acquired by Floyd and Katheryn (Pettinger) Bryant. Finally, Robert and Erville (Threlkeld) Pettinger were buried there. Robert was Katheryn's younger brother. These transcriptions are from north to south:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZycs9TkihPPXaw0tHzLcPQc-QDd6eZd5J_qPiOvvt8sroF0wEumj0Y095Ys45xl87mIZ1HR_TSEinEy9UtqgSmiee9J9sYMfUKcxFNgXQGwcTXwTF0kEkzmc8DOPqMTJWwIdPQJmyQ8HG/s1600-h/Pettinger+front.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZycs9TkihPPXaw0tHzLcPQc-QDd6eZd5J_qPiOvvt8sroF0wEumj0Y095Ys45xl87mIZ1HR_TSEinEy9UtqgSmiee9J9sYMfUKcxFNgXQGwcTXwTF0kEkzmc8DOPqMTJWwIdPQJmyQ8HG/s400/Pettinger+front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268185588816631458" /></a><br /><center><strong>PETTINGER<br /><em>(west face)</em><br />ERVILLE M.<br />May 21, 1918<br />Feb. 3, 2004<br />ROGERT G.<br />Nov. 2, 1910<br />Mar. 20, 2000<br />Married Mar. 10, 1940<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGkIIDrxsqiyXjPLbOlpaiX2rOXTWzLblpvG2D8lQM47uXcqjPf76YCfgolUAnAYRV2EjmzD_MjDL1zyKUN0JiFs4fuzAgtSc5V1jrg8BgvLIeKGdJwY5ofUd8Pli5vbNa0Fg0VIIcvgY/s1600-h/Pettinger+back.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGkIIDrxsqiyXjPLbOlpaiX2rOXTWzLblpvG2D8lQM47uXcqjPf76YCfgolUAnAYRV2EjmzD_MjDL1zyKUN0JiFs4fuzAgtSc5V1jrg8BgvLIeKGdJwY5ofUd8Pli5vbNa0Fg0VIIcvgY/s400/Pettinger+back.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268189569546221202" /></a><br />PETTINGER<br /><em>(east face)</em><br />OUR CHILDREN:<br />MARILYN, GERALD<br />THOMAS, NICK<br /><br />OBITUARY: ERVILLE MAXINE PETTINGER</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Erville Maxine Pettinger died Feb. 3, 2004, at Quiburi Mission Samaritan Center in Benson, Ariz. She was 85. She was born May 21, 1918, at home in rural Russell, Iowa, to Roy McKinley Threlkeld and Olive Bryant Threlkeld. She graduated from Russell High School in 1935, then attended junior college in Chariton, Iowa, for a secretarial course. She married Robert Pettinger March 10, 1940, at the home of the Reverend A. E. Beals.<br /><br />Erville and Robert lived briefly in Oregon, but returned to Chariton after the birth of their first child. In 1945, Robert and Erville took over her family farm southeast of Chariton and lived there the rest of their lives. In recent years, they spent winters in Benson, Ariz.<br /><br />Erville was a dedicated farm wife and mother. She cultivated a large garden, dressed and sold chickens, canned produce and baked bread. She and Robert pressed many gallons of apple cider from their numerous apple trees. Whether working in her flower beds, gathering hickory nuts along the Chariton River, or going on walks with her grandchildren, Erville loved being outdoors. She also liked to paint and sculpt, and enjoyed camping at the Iowa State Fair.<br /><br />Erville was a member of the Friendly Neighborhood Club and the Lucas County Farm Bureau Women. She was a 4-H leader for many years, and was very active in Salem Community Church until its closure, then Bethel United Methodist Church. Erville loved visiting with people. She traveled with the Friendship Force to South America and Europe, and over the years, Robert and Erville hosted visitors from many places including Japan, Ireland, Australia and Germany.<br /><br />She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, her parents and an infant brother, Lowell Burton.<br /><br />Erville is survived by her children and their spouses: Marilyn and Dean Hall of Lake View, Iowa; Gerald Pettinger of Russell, Iowa; Dr. Thomas and Susan Pettinger of Benson, Ariz.; Dr. Nicholas and Suzanne Pettinger of Fort Wayne, Inc.; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and many friends.<br /><br />Her body was cremated and the cremains will be buried during a memorial service Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Cemetery in rural Chariton. Lunch will be served following the memorial service. Family and friends are invited to attend. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: ROBERT PETTINGER</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Robert Gerald Pettinger was born Nov. 2, 1910, in Adair, Iowa, to John Baptiste and Marguerite Shaffer Pettinger. He passed away Monday, March 20, 2000, at Eldorado Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., at the age of 89. The body was cremated, and a memorial service and burial of cremains will be held at a later date at Salem Cemetery in rural Chariton.<br /><br />Robert graduated from Lucas High School in 1929. He worked as a lumberjack in Oregon and on a gold dredge in Alaska and attended diesel mechanic school in Portland.<br /><br />On March 10, 1940, he was married to Erville Threlkeld by the Rev. A.E. Beals at the Russell parsonage. Robert worked at Johnson Machine Works in Chariton aiding in the war effort.<br /><br />In 1945, Robert and Erville moved to her family farm southeast of Chariton, where they raised their family and farmed for many years. He designed and built the family home in 1951. Robert retired from farming in 1985, but he and Erville continued to live on the home place, enjoying their garden, ponds, wildlife, and making cider from their many apple trees.<br /><br />Robert's hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping and woodworking. He could fix anything and spent many hours helping his family with their projects. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. In recent years, Robert and Erville spent winters in Benson, Ariz.<br /><br />Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Erville; a daughter, Marilyn Hall and her husband Dean of Lake View, Iowa; three sons, Gerald of Russell, Dr. Thomas Pettinger and his wife Sue of Benson, Ariz., and Dr. Nicholas Pettinger and his wife Suzanne of Rolla, Mo.; ten grandchildren, Bob Hall, Jim Hall and Lori Hall Auen; Sarah, Anne and Susie Pettinger; Lindsay, Nichole and Eric Pettinger; and Gabe Pettinger; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandsons; a brother, Lloyd Pettinger and wife Ruth of Harbor, Ore.; and sister, Athyl Hunerdosse of Des Moines; and many nieces and nephews.<br /><br />He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Katheryn Bryant and Irene Zimmerline; and three brothers, Earl Pettinger, Chris Pettinger and John Pettinger.<br /><br />Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_MNapwyZf3WRpRtJe-ZgZTxv0R1J-ezIr9gLaF1svY6ofRnAp_3SpKrzmfTqigNMf1VmMFtUBVuI7RP7CzMLdzP24hOISuI3hJP9oXh0ryXPhoEZmCACutr8tCh8mZEqQqlo3vTdPlXC/s1600-h/Bryant,+Floyd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_MNapwyZf3WRpRtJe-ZgZTxv0R1J-ezIr9gLaF1svY6ofRnAp_3SpKrzmfTqigNMf1VmMFtUBVuI7RP7CzMLdzP24hOISuI3hJP9oXh0ryXPhoEZmCACutr8tCh8mZEqQqlo3vTdPlXC/s400/Bryant,+Floyd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268201874623391202" /></a><br /><center><strong>BRYANT<br />KATHERYN M.<br />1900-1999<br />FLOYD M.<br />1903-1960<br /><br />BLOOD CLOT FATAL TO FLOYD BRYANT</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday for Floyd M. Bryant, 56, of Des Moines. Services were conducted from the Hamilton Funeral Home in Des Moines.<br /><br />Mr. Bryant, former Chariton resident, died Saturday from a blood clot following surgery. He had been ill for about two weeks.<br /><br />He had been a resident of Des Moines for the past 27 years and was employed as a warehouseman for Firestone Tire Co. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church in Chariton but attended the Union Park Methodist Church in Des Moines.<br /><br />He is survived by his wife, Katheryn, of Des Moines; two daughters, Mrs. Marion Thomas and Mrs. Boneta Brown, both of Des Moines; one sister, Mrs. Edna Curtis of Van Nuys, Calif., and two grandchildren.<br /><br />Interment was in Salem cemetery with Masonic graveside rites performed at 2 p.m. Tuesday. 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She had been sick about a week. The funeral services were conducted at her home on Saturday by Staten Hughes of Lucas and the remains interred in the Ragtown (sic, should be Salem) cemetery. She has been a resident of Lucas Co. for many years and enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of acquaintances. (The Chariton Herald, 19 March 1891; no obituary found)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>DEATH NOTICE: JOAB C. WRAY</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify"><strong>WRAY: </strong>At his home in this city (Chariton) Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 1892, at 6 o'clock, Mr. Joab C. Wray, aged about 50 years. Mr. Wray was a bachelor and has lived in Lucas County for a number of years. He leaves three sisters and a brother to mourn his departure. The funeral was conducted Monday at 1 o'clock and the remains interred in the Chariton (should be Salem) Cemetery. (The Chariton Herald, 21 January 1892)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY NO. 1: JOAB C. WRAY</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Died, at his home in Chariton, Jan. 16, 1892, Joab C. Wray, in the 50th year of his age.<br /><br />Mr. Wray was born in Bartholomew Co., Ind., Aug. 11, 1848 (should be 1842). With his parents he moved to Benton township, Lucas Co., Iowa, where his father died in July 1861. With difficulty he managed to provide for his widowed mother and her five children left largely in his care. By industry, economy and good management he converted the prairie land into a fertile farm and a good home. In 1884 he became dangerously ill with the fatal disease consumption. His aged mother watched him for many months waiting for the sad end. But alas! she was taken suddenly ill and died March 5th, 1891. All his brothers and sisters were married except his sister Ruth Wray, who now took the place of his mother in his declining years. As he owned a house and lot in Chariton he moved to this town Dec. 3, 1891. All that medical science and kind friends could do only prolonged his life a little longer. After over seven years of patient suffering he died Jan. 16, 1892. (The Chariton Democrat, 28 January 1892)</em><br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY NO. 2: JOAB C. WRAY</center></strong><br /><p align="justify"><em>Note: The obituary which follows is very similar to the Democrat obituary, but appears to be more complete and more accurate.</em><br /><br /><em><strong>DIED -</strong> At his home in Chariton, Iowa, Jan. 16, 1892, Joab C. Wray, in the 50th year of his age.<br /><br />"Mr. Wray was born in Bartholomew county, Indiana, August 11, 1842. With his parents he moved to Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, in 1859, where they lived for two years. In March, 1861, they moved to their land in Lincoln township, Lucas county, where his father died in July, 1861. With difficulty he managed to provide for his widowed mother and her five children left largely in his care. By industry, economy and good management he converted the prairie land into a fertile farm and a good home. In 1884 he became dangerously ill with that fatal disease consumption. His aged mother watched him for many months, waiting for the sad end, but, alas! she was taken suddenly ill, and died March 5, 1891. All his brothers and sisters were married except his sister Ruth Wray, who now took the place of his mother in his declining days. As he owned a house and lot in Chariton, he moved to this town December 3, 1891. All that medical science and kind friends could do only prolonged life a little longer. After over seven years' suffering patiently, he died on January 16, 1892. "D.T.O." (The Chariton Herald, 28 January 1892)</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-51825045944594127892008-10-04T07:05:00.000-07:002014-09-17T07:09:54.590-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 13: John Clark/Mary Hawk, Owners<div align="justify">
Lot No. 13 has been divided into two. It was sold to Mary (Gabriel) Hawk when her husband, Isaac, died on 14 April 1892. Isaac, Mary and their son, George W., are buried in the south half of the lot.<br />
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John H. Clark purchased the north half of the lot, in all likelihood from the Hawk family, when his father, George Clark, died on 17 April 1896. George and John H. are buried on the north half of the lot.<br />
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George and John H. Clark, both of whom have interesting stories to tell, are buried beneath an uninformative tombstone. In all likelihood it was erected after John's 1939 death by people who had no idea of the proper dates to inscribe upon it. George had one son only, John H., and John left no descendants at all. The double inscription on the stone reads only:<br />
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<strong>CLARK<br />GEORGE<br />JOHN</strong></center>
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George Clark may have had the most interesting and varied career of any buried at Salem, as his obituary will show. The title "Dr." in the obituary seems to be entirely honorary although I do believe he practiced late in life a version of quackery that involved magnets and that probably is the source of the title. I've misplaced the references to that phase of his career, however. If George had a proper inscription it would read like this:</div>
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<strong>GEORGE CLARK<br />Born Aug. 22, 1821<br />Chatham County, North Carolina<br />Died April 16, 1896<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />DEATH NOTICE: GEORGE CLARK</strong></center>
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<em><strong>CLARK - </strong>George Clark of Benton township died last Friday, April 17, 1896. As he has been in feeble health for many months his dismise (sic) did not come unexpected. He was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, August 22, 1821. In 1850 he was married to Michel Hollowell at Paola (sic), Indiana, to whom was born one son, John H., who has lived with and cared for his father, Mrs. Clark dying after a little over two years of married life. Mr. Clark has lived in Lucas county since 1866 where he devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. He was a worthy member of the Salem M.E. church, the I.O.O.F. and A.F. and A.M. lodges. Members from the Chariton and Russell I.O.O.F. lodges attended the funeral on Sabbath which was conducted at Salen (sic) church by Rev. A.W. Armstrong of Russell. He was better known to earlier residents of the county. (Chariton Herald, 24 April 1896)</em></div>
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<strong>Note:</strong> This death notice has a number of problems, including several typographical errors. A second obituary, no doubt composed by his son, is far more detailed and probably more accurate. That second obituary states that George died on Thursday, April 16, rather than Friday, April 17. This obituary was published as one very long paragraph. I've subdivided it to make it a little easier to digest.<br />
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<strong>OBITUARY: GEORGE CLARK</strong></center>
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<em>Dr. Geo. Clark died at his home in Benton township, this county, on Thursday afternoon, April 16, at the age of seventy-five years, after a long and painful illness. He was one of a family of ten, only one of whom, a brother, William Clark of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, two years his senior, survives him.<br /><br />He was born in Chatham county, North Carolina, August 22, 1821. In September, 1839, he came with immigrants on foot to Paoli, Indiana. Here he apprenticed himself to a cabinet maker, with whom he formed a partnership after learning his trade. In 1848 he went to Alabama, and from thence to Iowa City, Iowa, in 1850, where he assisted in erecting the first grist mill. In 1851 he made two trips on horsebackto Indiana. He joined the Old Fellows about 1850, and afterwards the Masonic order at Paoli, Indiana. In May, 1853, he took ship at New York for California, going via Panama, crossing the isthmus on foot, reaching San Francisco in June. He spent six years on the Pacific coast, working at the carpenter trade and mining.<br /><br />He returned to Indiana in July, 1859, remaining there a few weeks and then made a trip to Iowa and back in September. February 7, 1860, he was married to Michal Hollowell in Paoli, Indiana, who died April 28, 1862, leaving to his care a young son, John H., who has been his constant companion during the closing years of his life.<br /><br />In October, 1864, he came in a covered wagon to Johnson county, Iowa. From thence to Lucas county, April 19, 1866, where he purchased the farm where he has since resided. In early life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he ever remained a praying, Bible-reading member. His health had been declining for several years, and he had only been off his farm once in four years preceding his death.<br /><br />A long and useful career was that of Mr. Clark. His character was one of the notably strong ones. He was high in his ideals of honor and integrity, talented and just in business affairs and true to duty. He was ever an upright citizen and a kindly gentleman, and the news of his death brought sorrow to the hearts of many friends.<br /><br />The funeral, conducted by his pastor, Rev. A.W. Armstrong, was held at his late home on Sunday afternoon, April 19, at 2:30 o'clock and was largely attended. After the simple form of service in which his wishes were complied with, he was laid to rest in Salem cemetery, with the ritual service of the Odd Fellows, No. 65 of Chariton and No. 337 of Russell uniting in the last sad rites of burial. (The Chariton Democrat, 24 April 1896)</em></div>
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<strong>More about George Clark:</strong> Orange County, Indiana, records confirm a marriage date of 7 February 1860 for George Clark and Michel Hollowell.<br />
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The 1860 census of Paoli Township, Orange County, online at the Orange County U.S. GenWeb site, shows Household No. 790 consisting of George Clark, 39, a cabinet maker, born in North Carolina, and Michel Clark, age 25, born in Indiana.<br />
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Michel Clark, wife of George, who died 28 April 1862, age 28 years and 24 days, is buried at Newberry Friends Cemetery in Paoli Township, as are her parents. There are other Clarks buried there, but it is unclear if they are related. Inscriptions from this cemetery also were found online, at the Orange County U.S. GenWeb Project site.<br />
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Michel's parents were John Hallowell, who died 25 August 1847, age 38 years, 10 months and 7 days, and Elizabeth (Lindley) Hallowell, who died 17 April 1864, aged 53 years, 2 months and 1 day. They were married 9 August 1831. Michel (Halloway) Clark may have been named for her father's first wife, Michel (Stout) Holloway, whose Newberry Cemetery inscription is unclear. They were married 20 November 1828.<br />
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George and Michel's son, John H. Clark, was listed among the heirs of his grandmother, Elizabeth, during 1864. Her surviving children were daughters Mary, Sarah and Nancy and sons William and Henry Hallowell. The 1850 census of Paoli Township shows that Michel, age 16, apparently was the eldest of the children.<br />
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John H. Clark continued to live on the 40-acre farm he had shared with his father until his own death some 30 years later. This was not a conventional farm in terms of the neighborhood since the principal crops were fruit, flowers and vegetables. It was located a half mile slightly southeast of the cemetery on a site clearly visible from it and clearly evident now because of the newer house that sits there at something of an angle. The Clarks also had, at least in the early days, a 20-acre wood lot a mile south on the north bank of the Chariton River, necessary because the home place would have been entirely open prairie without a tree in sight when George and John settled there.<br />
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My dad, Daniel Myers, always got a kick out of talking about John and this was one of his favorite stories:<br />
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<em>John Clark was a genial, social guy whom everyone in the Salem neighborhood enjoyed having around. He did, however, like the occasional drink of something stronger than lemonade --- most likely his own hard cider. One evening, John Clark invited some of his friends over for a little socializing and they had reached the point of tipsy when a neighbor named Brown stopped by. Brown was another popular resident of the neighborhood because he owned a drag used to smooth out ruts in the road and kept travel in the Salem neighborhood smoother than it was in other parts of Benton Township at a time when folks were expected to take care of their own roads.<br /><br />Neighbor Brown got tickled at the antics of John and his buddies and started laughing. John Clark arose, took Brown by the elbow and escorted him to the door. "Neighbor," he reportedly said, "I just kicked the cat out through that door and now you're going, too." And out neighbor Brown went.</em><br />
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Late in life, John H. Clark suffered a great calamity when his house burned. Two reports from the Chariton newspapers describe the event and the aftermath and also give more insight into John H. Clark's genial character.</div>
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<strong>TWO FARM HOUSES BURN EARLY TODAY<br />John Clark's Home, Fruit Storage House, Are Destroyed</strong></center>
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<em>Two buildings on the farm of John Clark, veteran Lucas county fruit grower, were destroyed by fire early today. Loss included Clark's home and furnishings and a nearby house in which he stored fruit and tools.<br /><br />Approximately 40 bushels of pears were burned. The blaze did not spread to a barn in which approximatey 300 bushels of apples are stored. Clark's farm is in Benton township, about four miles southeast of Chariton.<br /><br />Included among the furnishings destroyed were some pieces more than a century old, Mr. Clark said. He also lost a valuable stamp collection which he started 60 years ago.<br /><br />Origin of the blaze has not been definitely traced. It may, however, have been started by an oil stove in the storage house, Mr. Clark believes, although there was no evidence that the stove had exploded. He keeps stoves burning all night to prevent freezing of fruit, and an inspection made by Mr. Clark at 12:15 a.m., before he went to bed, showed them operating perfectly.<br /><br />Mr. Clark does not know at what time he was awakened by the crackling flames. He at first thought the noise was caused by snow beating against windows. He immediately notified a neighbor by telephone.<br /><br />The only way out not barred by flames was a locked door to which Clark could not find the key. He escaped from the house through a window. A neighbor halted his efforts to return to the building and attempt to save any of his belongings. Mr. Clark could not estimate the amount of his loss. He had some insurance on the property, he said.<br /><br />So hurried was the departure of John Clark from his burning home early today that he went through a window wearing two left shoes, one brown, one black. He also was unable to recover the false teeeth which he removed before retiring.<br /><br />Having no home, Mr. Clark today was puzzled concerning his future plans. "I guess I'll have to sleep before I think bout the future," he said. "If I can find a place to sleep." (The Chariton Patriot, 5 December 1935)</em></div>
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<em>A week ago today John Clark, Lucas county fruit grower, was homeless. Today he isn't. The housing of Mr. Clark is another of the myriads of chapters in the story of neighborly friendliness that exists among Lucas county's rural residents.<br /><br />When fire destroyed Clark's home last Thursday, his neighbors, without hesitation, began construction of new living quarters at his farm four miles southeast of here in Benton township. By Saturday the work was complete.<br /><br />The new living quarters are not as elaborate or as completely equipped as Clark's former home, but for John Clark, his dog and his cat, "It's a mighty fine place," he says.<br /><br />To provide a house for Mr. Clark a partition creating one room was made in his large apple storage house. Thebuilding formerly was a barn. The room was given more weather-proof walls, a window and furnishings includinga bed, stove and kitchen utensils.<br /><br />Mr. Clark need walk but a few steps to the rooms in which row after row of shining apples of every variety are stored waiting sale.<br /><br />Nearby are the ashes of the house in which Mr. Clark lived for about 32 years and a building in which he stored fruit and tools. Fire destroyed them early last Thursday. Mr. Clark, awakened by the crackling flames, was forced to run into the night without saving any of his furnishings andvaluables.<br /><br />Included among the furnishings destroyed were some pieces more than a century old. Also lost was a vlauable stamp colection which Mr. Clark started 60 yeas ago, newspaper files covering many years, and a large amount of printer's type. Mr. Clark was a printer before he went into the flower and fruit business on the farm of approxiately 20 acres. He was called there about 32 years ago to care for his father, who was ill, and has lived there ever since. His father lived about two years after the son's return.<br /><br />"I'm quite well situated now," says the genial John Clark, "but I don't know where I'll live if there's another fire. Maybe we could fix up the hen house in that event, but I'm so tall I bump my head every time I try to stand erect in it." (The Chariton Patriot, 12 December 1935)</em></div>
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John Clark continued to live on his farm until the late 1930s, when it became unwise for him to live alone. Both he and his father had been members of the I.O.O.F. Lodge, which operated a home for its incapacitated members, as well as an orphanage, in Mason City. John was taken there for the final months of his life.</div>
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<em>John H. Clark, well known Lucas county citizen, died at the I.O.O.F. home in Mason City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 5, 1939, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 11 days, after a brief illness with kidney trouble.</em></div>
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<em>Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Secor, of the Baptist church, were held at the Miley funeral home in Chariton Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. order, and burial was in the Salem cemetery by the side of his father.</em></div>
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<em>John H. Clark was born in Chapman county, Indiana, (actually, Orange County, Indiana) on December 25, 1860. His mother died at the time of his birth (actually in 1862, two years after his birth), and when he was two years old he came with his father, by covered wagon, to Lucas county, Iowa, and they located on the farm south of Chariton, in Benton township, which has been known for years as the Clark Nursery Farm.</em></div>
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<em>When a young man John learned the printer's trade and for a time worked in newspaper offices in this city. He was then employed for several years in printing establishments in Topeka, Kansas. Later he returned to Lucas county and since the death of his father many years ago has carried on the nursery business at the old home place. He was well known throughout this part of the country and had many friends.</em></div>
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<em>About two months ago he went to the I.O.O.F. home at Mason City, where his death occurred. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge and also of the Knights of Pythias order. </em></div>
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<em>His only known survivors are his cousins, Mrs. Cora McDonnell and Miss Jessie Clark, of Chariton; Frank Clark, of Chicago, Ill.; and Harry Clark, of Luck, Wisc. (The Chariton Leader, Tuesday, 19 December 1939)</em></div>
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<strong>In loving Remembrance of<br />ISAAC HAWK<br />Entered into rest<br />Feb. 14, 1892<br />AGED<br />68Ys, 4Ms, 8D </strong><em>(South Face)</em></center>
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<strong>Dear father thou hast left us<br />We thy loss most deeply feel<br />But the God who hath bereft us<br />He can all our sorrows heal<br /><br />O silent grave to thee we trust<br />This precious part of earthly dust<br />Guard it safe O sacred tomb<br />Until we his children ask for room </strong><em>(West Face)</em></center>
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<i>One by one, the old settlers are passing away. On last Sunday afternoon, Feb. 14, Mr. Isaac Hawk, of Benton township, died from the effects of an attack of pneumonia. He had been sick about ten days, and his extreme old age made the attack especially severe. Mr. Hawk was 70 years of age and had lifed in the county over thirty years.</i></center>
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<i>The remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery on Tuesday, a large number of the neighbors following them to their last resting place. (The Chariton Democrat, 18 February 1892, Page 10)</i></center>
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<strong>MARY<br />DIED<br />Mar. 13, 1909<br />AGED<br />83Ys, 6Ms, 6Ds </strong><em>(North Face)</em></center>
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<i>Mrs. Mary Hawk died at her residence, 700 E. Linden ave., on Saturday, March 13th, at 4:00 a.m. of pneumonia. Her illness was of but few days' duration. Mary Gabriel was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, on Sept. 7, 1825. In early womanhood she married Isaac Hawk and lived there until 1870 with her husband and family when she moved to Lucas county, Iowa, settling in Benton township. Seventeen years ago death claimed her husband and she and her devoted daughter, Miss Cidna, removed to Chariton and have ever since lived in the little home where she breathed her last on earth. Seven years ago she met with a terrible affliction in the loss of her sight, and in all these years of darkness no word of complaint or repining at her sad lot crossed her lips, but rather, it was no unusual thing to hear her sweet, aged voice raised in songs of praise. It can truthfully be said that she had not an enemy in the world and all who knew her can testify that she has been a lesson in patience to all who came in touch with the sweetness of her life. At the age of fifteen she united with the M.E. church and has always been a loyal christian woman. Sister Hawk was ever true to what she deemed to be right; she was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a true friend. She leaves to mourn their loss a half sister and half brother, seven children, twenty-one grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. But they sorrow not as those who have not hope; she was ready and waiting for the change and could sing as she looked into the grave and beyond it.</i></center>
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<i>The children who today mourn the loss of a good mother are Mr. G.W. Hawk, Berdan, California; Mrs. Eliza Wagoner, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Spragg, Sonora, Ohio; Mrs. Martha Douglass, Mrs. Susan Scott, Miss Cidna Hawk Chariton, Mrs. Eva Arnold, Garden Grove, Iowa.</i></center>
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<i>Largely attended funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Dr. A.H. Lathrop, were held at the M.E. church Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock, after which interment took place in the Salem cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sympthy of a host of friends in their grief. (The Chariton Herald, 18 March 1909)</i></center>
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<i>George W. Hawk died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Cidna Branner, east Court avenue, Chariton, Iowa, on Tuesday morning, October 10, 1933, at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 28 days, after an extended illness with tuberculosis.</i></center>
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<i>Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Frederick Nichol, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, were held at the Beardsley Funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, followed by burial in the Salem cemetery.</i></center>
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<i>George W. Hawk, son of Isaac and Mary Hawk, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, on December 12, 1860. When ten years old he came with his parents to Lucas county, Iowa, locating in the Salem neighborhood, soth of Chariton, where he grew to young manhood. About forty-five years ago he went to California and for forty-one years was employed in that state in the lumber mills. His health became impaired and he came to the home of his sister in Chariton four years ago last July, where he had since made his home and had been tenderly cared for. He was of a quiet but pleasing disposition, ever thoughtful of and kind to those about him, and made warm friends of all with whom he came in contact. He had been a member of the Knights of Pythias order in California for many years.</i></center>
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<i>He is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Cidna Branner and Mrs. Mattie Wilson, of Chariton; Mrs. Morris Arnold, of Garden Grove, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Scott, of Indianola, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Spragg, of Coshocoton, Ohio. His parents and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Waggoner, preceded him in death. (The Chariton Herald-Patriot, 12 October 1933, Page 5)</i></center>
Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-33182898910781745442008-10-04T07:01:00.000-07:002009-01-29T19:32:18.381-08:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 14: Nelson Reynolds, Owner<p align="justify">Lot No. 14 is shown on the 1930s plat as owned by Daniel Myers, who purchased it for his son-in-law and daughter, Nelson and Harriet (Myers) Reynolds, at the death of their infant son, Gerald, in February of 1905. Harriet's parents, Daniel and Mary Belle (Redlingshafer) Myers, are buried in Salem Lot. No. 33.<br /><br />There are two stones on the lot. The older stone, a small square "log" atop a larger base at the far north end of the lot, contains two side-by-side inscriptions, both of which are off by a year. Gerald's birth and death actually occurred in 1905 and Mary's, in 1906.<br /><br /><center><strong>REYNOLDS<br />Gerald (north inscription)<br />Feb. 14, 1904<br />Feb. 19, 1904<br />Mary (south inscription)<br />Feb. 1, 1905<br />Feb. 3, 1905<br />AT REST</center></strong><br /><br /><p align="justify">The second stone on the lot, a few feet south of the older stone, was erected at the time of Nelson Reynold's death. It contains inscriptions on the west face for Harriet and Nelson and on the east face, corrected inscriptions for Gerald and Mary. What appears to be the foundation of a stone that either never was set or was set and removed is located between the two Reynolds stone. I have no explanation for it.<br /><br /><center><strong>REYNOLDS<br />(West Face)<br />Harriett E. (north inscription)<br />1886-1973<br />Nelson M. (south inscription)<br />1880-1963<br /><br />REYNOLDS<br />(East Face)<br />Gerald (north inscription)<br />Feb. 14-19, 1905<br />Mary (south inscription)<br />Feb. 1-3, 1906</center></strong>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-3808993548375912812008-10-04T06:55:00.001-07:002008-11-05T06:18:25.586-08:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 15: George Berry, Owner<p align="justify">George A. Kackley was an uncle of Mary Jane (Kackley) Berry, who came to Lucas County with her husband, George Henry Berry, from Noble County, Ohio (where they were married on 5 October 1865), before 1870. They lived in the Salem neighborhood for several years, according to the 1870 census in Washington Township, but had moved on to Kansas prior to 1880. The lot where George Kackley is buried is in George H. Berry's name, but the grave of George A. Hackley is the only marked grave on it. Because George's stone is broken and the name on it weathered, it often has been misread as "George A. Hackley" and that is the reading given in the Lucas County Genealogical Society's 1978 book of tombstone inscriptions. The correct spelling, however, is Kackley.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm00OeDC_SIrv6KGERfy3_iHfyKsPxz-y2zSooL_IZwq6WabM_EKsRcBczjtbjirglxGLKAzxc99J0Un_b5nhiiIM1mckeCWzd7Kcu3dajC6zSwJDGWiWjWIN5ZBvErO4bGKqhDpOTFnO/s1600-h/Hackley,+George.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm00OeDC_SIrv6KGERfy3_iHfyKsPxz-y2zSooL_IZwq6WabM_EKsRcBczjtbjirglxGLKAzxc99J0Un_b5nhiiIM1mckeCWzd7Kcu3dajC6zSwJDGWiWjWIN5ZBvErO4bGKqhDpOTFnO/s400/Hackley,+George.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263694175097917330" /></a><br /><center><strong>GEORGE A. KACKLEY<br />Died<br />Jan. 29, 1877<br />Aged<br />65 Years</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">The Chariton Patriot of 7 February 1877 carried the following brief report of Kackley's death: <em>"George A. Keckley (sic), who was here from Ohio visiting, died on Monday of last week at the house of his neice, Mrs. G. H. Berry. His age was 66 years and his disease lung fever."</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-85022682396441882592008-10-04T06:54:00.002-07:002008-10-04T07:01:06.921-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 16: J. B. Thompson, OwnerFrank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-57216976741624237382008-10-04T06:54:00.001-07:002009-04-03T08:37:47.681-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 17: Milburn Hobson, Owner<p align="justify">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:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-tGOwqp7ZQ_5vga8x3n-sHFhLxb_RO-uqlyCp7CKYRxRId6cUiAj46RtWGGqcoD0bkpQMsg1PngqSseyVHGvHxRxQLsHHUKGxHBkm0Unm1w9GNCAHHpAB6WCeHQdsftgJBU3EWjz-8It/s1600-h/Hobson,+Milburn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-tGOwqp7ZQ_5vga8x3n-sHFhLxb_RO-uqlyCp7CKYRxRId6cUiAj46RtWGGqcoD0bkpQMsg1PngqSseyVHGvHxRxQLsHHUKGxHBkm0Unm1w9GNCAHHpAB6WCeHQdsftgJBU3EWjz-8It/s400/Hobson,+Milburn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260361439818475266" /></a><br /><center><strong>FATHER<br />MILBURN HOBSON<br />SEPT. 22, 1840<br />OCT. 21, 1914<br /><br />OBITUARY: JOHN MILBURN HOBSTON</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">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.<br /><br />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)</em><br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dAzM_hOg3AU5XOiZ7RPcVFLp5pPytYMKlHFIvlvxS-RVH2aJ0jCx3jjI0GvRxnguTg_5J31jKAUlr-k_R86WE4GDWygyzABlPFqQrTDf5yyxXyM7IPKQ5AOswil5Mrdyqus96WS7CJOK/s1600-h/Hobson,+Margaret.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dAzM_hOg3AU5XOiZ7RPcVFLp5pPytYMKlHFIvlvxS-RVH2aJ0jCx3jjI0GvRxnguTg_5J31jKAUlr-k_R86WE4GDWygyzABlPFqQrTDf5yyxXyM7IPKQ5AOswil5Mrdyqus96WS7CJOK/s400/Hobson,+Margaret.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260363212607849010" /></a><br /><center><strong>MOTHER<br />MARGRET A HOBSON<br />MAY 5, 1850<br />JUNE 20, 1883<br /><br />OBITUARY: MARGARET A. HOBSON</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Mrs. Margaret Hobson, wife of M. Hobson, died Wednesday morning, June 20, 1883, of consumption, aged 33 years, 1 month and 20 days.<br /><br />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. 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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.<br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify">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. <br /><center><strong><br />MARTHA E.<br />HOBSON<br />SEPT. 9, 1871<br />OCT. 13, 1893<br /><br />OBITUARY: MARTHA E. HOBSON</strong></center><br /><em><p align="justify">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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Although she has gone, yet we know she is at rest and we sorrow not as those without hope.<br /><br />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)</em><br /><center>+++</center><br /><p align="justify"><em>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. 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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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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)</em><br /><br />Note: the "step" siblings referred to in Ernest's obituary were in fact "half" siblings, children of Milburn Hobson by his first marriage.<br /><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOguQt-GF1YAm1kSwJ2DiP1QtQySxx8Uau4DKDe6vnr_lLckmdkEb4Zd6p5j_sy1Uc_bbJwFZZrlg2l0nJDSz8e0fD9fB4RwF9hBvUJvsoVZnyEvqIw_wf9WXo7gldS7jpLDXk2bq3jKfB/s1600-h/Hobson,+Mary+E.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOguQt-GF1YAm1kSwJ2DiP1QtQySxx8Uau4DKDe6vnr_lLckmdkEb4Zd6p5j_sy1Uc_bbJwFZZrlg2l0nJDSz8e0fD9fB4RwF9hBvUJvsoVZnyEvqIw_wf9WXo7gldS7jpLDXk2bq3jKfB/s400/Hobson,+Mary+E.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260376288704937730" /></a><br /><center><strong>MARY E. TAYLOR<br />GOVE<br />WIFE OF M.J. HOBSON<br />1850-1918<br /><br />OBITUARY: MARY E. (TAYLOR) GOVE/HOBSON</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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)</em><br /><br />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.Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-25832538012164800002008-10-04T06:53:00.002-07:002008-10-04T06:58:50.509-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 18: R. Wilson, OwnerFrank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-72498156894363099982008-10-04T06:53:00.001-07:002009-08-26T14:51:42.117-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 19: F. Wilson, OwnerFRANCIS M. WILSON<br /><br />ELIZABETH A. WILSON<br /><br />IRA G. WILSON<br /><br />LEWIS B. WILSON<br /><br />MARGARET W. DAY<br /><br /><center><strong>OBITUARY: HARRY L. CLARK</strong><br /><em> The Chariton Herald-Patriot, 17 December 1942</center></em><br /><p align="justify">Harry L. Clark, youngest son of Will and Rachel C. Clark, was born Oct. 7, 1885, in Chariton, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Luck, Wisconsin, on Dec. 13, 1942, at the age of 57 years, 2 months and 6 days.<br /><br />He was united in marriage to Miss Lena Barlow of Chariton on May 7, 1905. To this union six children were born: William, of Camp Barclay, Texas; Steve, of Madison, Wisc.; Darrell and Paul, of Luck, Wisc.; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Hodak, of Butte, Mont.; and John of the air corps in Miami Beach, Fla., all of whom survive him.<br /><br />He is also survived by one brother, Frank Clark, of Chicago, Ill., two sisters, Miss Jessie Clark and Mrs. Cora Andrews of Chariton.<br /><br />He grew to manhood in this vicinity and for some time was employed by the Burlington railroad. On October 21, 1914, he met with the misfortunate of losing one limb in an accident. He, with his family, moved to Barronett, Wisc., in 1916, and later moved to Luck, Wisc., where he resided at the time of his demise.<br /><br />WILL CLARK<br /><br />RACHEL E. CLARK<br /><br />ELMER CLARKFrank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-38280706715590127232008-10-04T06:52:00.003-07:002023-09-11T10:09:54.035-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 20: A. S. Scott, Owner<div style="text-align: justify;">
Aaron S. and Elizabeth A. (Wells) Scott, if not Benton Township's first settlers at least among the earliest, buried an infant son, Henry T., on what now is Lot No. 20 during December of 1853. This is the earliest marked grave in the cemetery. Others buried on this lot as the years passed were Aaron and Elizabeth; two additional children of Aaron and Elzabeth, John C. and Hester A. Scott; and Elizabeth's parents, David and Lucy (Berry) Wells. These inscriptions were transcribed from north to south: </div>
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Lucy Berry is identified in an 1895 memoir published by her nephew, John Marr Berry Jr., as the sixth of nine children born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, to Jesse and Anna (Miller) Berry. Various online references, none of which I've attempted to verify, give her birth date as 6 July 1801 although that date is not in agreement with a calculation based upon her age (72 years, 2 months and 25 days)at death (11 September 1873). Using these figures, a birth date of 17 June 1801 results. Unverified online sources give her date and place of marriage to David Wells as 9 January 1826 in Lincoln County.</div>
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In all likelihood, the Wells moved with other members of the extended Berry family to Indiana ca. 1830. When the 1850 federal census (dated 12 August for the Wells family) was taken they were living on a farm in Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana: David Wells, 48; Lucy, 47; John F., 18; Thomas W., 15; Henry T., 11; Hester A., 8; Sarah S., 5; and Mary J. Holmes, 21, whose relationship to the household is unspecified.</div>
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DEATH NOTICE: AARON S. SCOTT</div>
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Mr. Aaron Scott of Russell, one of the oldest residents of this county, and a brother of Mrs. J.A.J. Bentley of this city, died at his home last Monday morning after an extended illness. A more extended notice will appear next week. (The Chariton Democrat, 13 January 1899)</div>
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OBITUARY NO. 1: AARON S. SCOTT</div>
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Died, on Sunday night with paralysis, at his home in Russell, Aaron Scott, in the seventy-third year of his age.</div>
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Mr. and Mrs. Scott came to Iowa from Monroe County, Indiana, in the spring of 1849; stopped off at Fairfield, remaining there through the summer. Since then they have resided in Benton township. Mr. and Mrs. Scott retired from active life and have resided in Russell the last few years. They were among the early settlers of Lucas county.</div>
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He was a member of the M.E. church, and in his long and active life was an upright and honorable citizen. He was buried Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were held in Salem church, conducted by Rev. Ellett of Russell.</div>
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By the death of Aaron Scott, which occurred at his home in Russell on Monday morning, January 9, Lucas county lost one of her oldest and most highly regarded citizens. He had been ill for nearly two years with paralysis, and his death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held at the Salem church in Benton township on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. O.D. Ellett of Russell, after which the remains were interred in the Salem cemetery.</div>
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Aaron Salter Scott was born in Jackson county, Indiana, in November 1826. In 1847 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Wells, who with four children survive him, and in their sorrow have the sympathy of many friends. Deceased with his family came to Iowa in 1849 and resided in Benton township until about five years agowhen he moved to Russell. For many years he had been a faithful member of the M.E. church. He was quiet and unassuming but agreeable at all times, and ever ready to discharge every duty in accordance with his convictions of right. He was a good man in every sense of the word and was greatly admired for his sterling qualities of mind and heart. The solid worth of the man, his good Judgment, his unselfishness and devotion to duty, his kindness of heart - these won for him staunch friends in every walk of life, whose faith in him never wavered. But his career is ended. His life record made up, and many hearts are saddened by the thought that he has been taken away. His was a noble nature and worthy of lasting remembrance. </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">OBITUARY: ELIZABETH A. (WELLS) SCOTT</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">Mrs. Aaron Scott, one of the first settlers of Lucas county, passed away at the home of her son, Simon Scott, in Benton township, on Monday forenoon, August 18th, at 9 o'clock at the age of eighty-six years, nine months and nineteen days, after an extended illness with the infirmities due to old age. Largely attended funeral services, conducted by Rev. Shipman, of Russell, were held at the Salem church yesterday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Elizabeth Wells was born in Tennessee on October 31st, 1826, moving a short time afterward with her parents to Kentucky. When still quite small she moved to Monroe county, Ind., near Bloomington. She was married there Sept. 7th, 1848, to Aaron Scott, who died in January, 1899. They came to Lucas county in 1848, about 65 years ago, and located on the farm in Benton township where they resided until Mr. Scott's death. Seven children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. John died at the age of twenty-two years and Mrs. Julia Carpenter passed away but a few years ago. Those surviving are Simon, of Benton township, David, of near Derby, and Mrs. Emma McCurdy of Bremen, Ohio. She was one of the early pioneers and perhaps one of the oldest residents of this county. She was a grand, good woman, devoted to her family and ever helpful to her neighbors and those about her. She numbered her friends by her acquaintances, and her demise will be deeply deplored by all who knew her. The sorrowing children and other relatives who survive will have the deep sympathy of the entire community. (Chariton Herald Patriot, 21 August 1913)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">+++</span></div>
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John Scott died at his father's house, in Washington township, last Sunday, of typhoid fever. He was taken sixk at Indianola, where he was attending Simpson Centenary College. His age was about 24. He was a worthy young man.<br />
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Aaron Salter Scott often is described as the second settler in Benton Township. His parents were Jacob and Mary (Sutphin) Scott. Following Jacob's death in Jackson County, Indiana, Mary married as her second husband John Howard, with whom she came to Iowa during 1849,at approximately the same time her son and his wife did. Reportedly, there was only one house in Chariton when the Howards and the Scotts arrived.<br />
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AARON SALTER SCOTT, son of Jacob and Mary (Sutphin) Scott<br />
Born 21 November 1826<br />
Jackson County, Indiana<br />
Died 8 January 1899<br />
Russell, Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />
Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />
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Daughter of David and Lucy (Berry) Wells<br />
Born 31 October 1826<br />
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Died 18 August 1913<br />
Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />
Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />
Date of marriage: 7 September 1848<br />
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Julia Scott, the eldest daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Scott, was born in Benton township, Lucas county, Iowa, May 13, 1852, and died at her home on North Grand Street, Thursday, May 9, 1907, of dropsy of the heart. She was united in marriage to Geo. F. Carpenter, March 19, 1879. This union was blessed with two children, their son Ward living on the home place in Benton township, and their daughter May, who resides with her parents in Chariton. Beside her husband and children she leaves an aged mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, two brothers, David of Derby, and Simon, of Benton township, and one sister, Mrs. Emma McCurdy, to mourn her loss and who were all present to pay their last respects to one whose memory they will ever cherish. She was a woman of noble character, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. Before her marriage she was one of Lucas county's school teachers. She and her husband resided on their farm in Benton township for twenty-five years, moving to Chariton in 1903, where they might enjoy the fruits of their hard labor, and where they have since resided. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, by Rev. Evans, and the remains were laid to rest in the Chariton cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. (Clipping dated May 16, 1907, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)<br />
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4. HENRY T. SCOTT, Born 20 October 1853, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Died 14 December 1853, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Buried Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa. Henry's is the earliest marked grave at Salem.<br />
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5. HESTER A. SCOTT, Born 21 August 1856, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Died 13 October 1858, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Buried Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />
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6. EMMA SCOTT, Born 8 January 1859, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Died 18 June 1927, Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio; Buried Bremen, Fairfield County, Ohio; Married John W. McCurdy, 23 October 1879 Lucas County, Iowa.<br />
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From a paper published at Bremen, Ohio, we take the following obituary, of Mrs. Emma McCurdy, who was a resident of this county many years ago and who was a sister-in-law to George F. Carpenter and also a sister-in-law to Mrs. Simon Scott, her death occurring a few weeks ago when her home was destroyed by fire and she was suffocated:<br />
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Emma Scott McCurdy, the youngest daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Scott, was born January 8, 1859, on a farm in Lucas County, Iowa, where she lived with her parents until she was married to John McCurdy on the 19th of October, 1879 (Note: Lucas County marriage records show that the marriage occurred on 23 October 1879). Her girlhood days were spent in the same county where she obtained her primary education in the public schools, and graduated from the high school at Russell, Iowa,<br />
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Early in life she became a convert to the Christian faith and took upon herself the vows of loyalty to the Methodist Episcopal church, to which she remained faithful all the days of her life.<br />
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With her husband she came to live in Bremen, Ohio, September 30, 1900, and spent the remainder of her days in this village, and passed away on June 18, 1927.<br />
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She was the last of her father's family. Two brothers, a sister, her father and mother, all passed on before her and in a better land and clime were awaiting her home coming. (Note: Emma also was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister and another brother, John C., who died in his early 20s; the siblings referred to in her obituary were David J., Simon and Julia H.).<br />
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She brought her membership to the local Methodist Episcopal church when she moved to Bremen, and gave many years of faithful service to the same. She organized and built the primary department in the local Sunday school, and for fifteen years was its superintendent. The good she did in those long years of turning and setting the youthful minds in the direction of God and His son, Jesus Christ, cannot be told now. Only in years far down the future's winding path to eternity, when, in the fulness of time, we gather round the great white throne to receive the reward to which we are entitled, shall we know the full extent of the value of her services.<br />
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She was buried from the Linville Funeral Parlors on Saturday morning by her minister, the Rev. J.S.Washburn, assisted by the Rev. F.W. Stephens, and Rev. John A. Siemen.<br />
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A profusion of flowers had been sent in by loving friends as a tribute to the memory of one held so dear, and those flowers, as a kind of request of hers, was taken to the church to decorate it for the Children's Day service the next day. It was most fitting and appropriate, since she loved children so, and so many in the congregation were thinking back to the days when she was their teacher in the Sunday school. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)<br />
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7. SIMON ASBURY SCOTT, Born 1 December 1860, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Died 2 September 1918, Russell, Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa; Buried Russell Cemetery, Washington Township, Lucas County; Married Lucy Ella Morris, 22 January 1885, Lucas County, Iowa.<br />
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Simon Asbury Scott was born on the old Scott homestead near Chariton, Iowa, on Dec. 1st, 1860. He spent all his life on this farm until March, 1914, when he retired from the farm and moved to Russell, Iowa.<br />
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He married Lucy Ellen Morris on Jan. 22, 1885. There are six children in the family, all living, and all were present at his bedside except Howard, who enlisted in the U.S. navy April 18, 1917.<br />
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Mr. Scott united with the Salem Methodist Episcopal church on the Russell charge in 1886. For many years he served this church in official capacity and was a faithful attendant and supporter of its services and enterprises.<br />
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He had been ill for about seven months, but with great courage and fortitude and the buoyancy of a remarkably hopeful and cheerful nature he was able to ignore the ravages of the terrible disease so that it has been but a few weeks that the public knew that he was really sick, then he passed rapidly away. He ceased at once to live and to work. He was of a jovial and sunny temperament and made a host of friends. Everything possible was done for his recovery but to no avail.<br />
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He died at his home in Russell, Sept. 2, 1918, at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 1 day. He leaves his wife, two sons, four daughters, seven grandchildren, one brother, David, of Derby, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Emma McCurdy of Bremen, Ohio; and many warm friends even to the extent of his acquaintance.<br />
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Among those present at the last sad rites were Mr. Zeddie Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hamilton of Osceola; Dr. Robert Miller and his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Miller, of Albia; Wm. Hobson, of Mt. Pleasant. (The Chariton Leader, 5 September 1918)</div>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-25837799164368501912008-10-04T06:52:00.001-07:002009-01-08T07:54:20.170-08:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 21: Langdon Gookin<p align="justify">Lot No. 21 contains four known graves, three of them marked and one, not. Buried here are Langdon Gookin and his wife, Martha (Marshall) Gookin, patriarch and matriarch of the Lucas County Gookin family, and two of their sons, Alexander, who became terminally ill during Civil War service; and Marshall, who died at age 18. Martha's grave is not marked, which is a shame --- she had many descendants and some of them (most notably some of my own turn-of-the-century Gookin cousins) were quite affluent. But as often happened, when Father died Mother made sure his grave was marked but when Mother died, the kids found something better to do with their money. Shame on them! These inscriptions are from south to north.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lJ2qtUuEHfKDL5jMFq4dd2fh4dRYjy1rvKf6kWBYd1kOgSlA5L9fFtd7VwaqAYPhsiRberS9pGA8iXNLYLeMG6xXMLKQf_D6z_Wh5MtAa8Ltl1xAzLS1KcrpELIKrOoFmKdb0v0495KV/s1600-h/Gookin,+Langdon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1lJ2qtUuEHfKDL5jMFq4dd2fh4dRYjy1rvKf6kWBYd1kOgSlA5L9fFtd7VwaqAYPhsiRberS9pGA8iXNLYLeMG6xXMLKQf_D6z_Wh5MtAa8Ltl1xAzLS1KcrpELIKrOoFmKdb0v0495KV/s400/Gookin,+Langdon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262958867925589698" /></a><br /><center><strong>LANGDON<br />GOOKIN<br />DIED<br />Jan. 23, 1873<br />AGED<br />67 Years</center></strong><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bj3owc4mvdAIKHscXdIDuxrWKNHVweLYQiYco7hVYJy3ScGRUIRZIGd0Rppf_y3lOEpMJQJiPuDBvhWAJxrZqT4hHd6RQG9P6wKGv3ojkGK4N7wxZ1oJQVMQZfit_pHqHkwvFzxslgxE/s1600-h/Gookin,+Alexander.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bj3owc4mvdAIKHscXdIDuxrWKNHVweLYQiYco7hVYJy3ScGRUIRZIGd0Rppf_y3lOEpMJQJiPuDBvhWAJxrZqT4hHd6RQG9P6wKGv3ojkGK4N7wxZ1oJQVMQZfit_pHqHkwvFzxslgxE/s400/Gookin,+Alexander.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262961352368304914" /></a><br /><center><strong><br />ALEXANDER<br />Son of L. & M.<br />GOOKIN<br />DIED<br />Dec. 11, 1863<br />Aged 25Y, 10M, 1D<br />Co. C, 18 Ia. Inf.</center></strong><br /><center>+++</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj2oaIti6mEtGFimoDluU7FcleSl3MTfWymTele0bFYRlaz53yh7Jjc2HP-2doiSDrc7QnSZK8FUdYHTFwDOxUBpwr1q2CleEyBDp3EW3rxRkM5dl4Lu5yp7DXTva8DpPhpAe_wVX6Prl/s1600-h/Gookin,+Marshall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinj2oaIti6mEtGFimoDluU7FcleSl3MTfWymTele0bFYRlaz53yh7Jjc2HP-2doiSDrc7QnSZK8FUdYHTFwDOxUBpwr1q2CleEyBDp3EW3rxRkM5dl4Lu5yp7DXTva8DpPhpAe_wVX6Prl/s400/Gookin,+Marshall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262962865726276770" /></a><br /><center><strong>MARSHALL A.<br />Son of<br />L. & M. GOOKIN<br />DIED<br />Oct. 22, 1877<br />Aged<br />18Y, 10M, 4D</center></strong><br /><center>+++</center><br /><center><strong>MARTHA (MARSHALL) GOOKIN</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">Although Martha does not have a tombstone, she is the only one of the four family members buried on this lot to have a surviving obituary. Here is a virtual inscription for Martha as well as her obituary from The Chariton Patriot of 14 September 1899.<br /><br /><center><strong>MARTHA MARSHALL GOOKIN<br />Wife of Langdon Gookin<br />Born: Feb. 11, 1813<br />Died: Sept. 10, 1899</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Died, at her home in Benton township, Sunday, Sept. 10, 1899, at 1 o'clock a.m., of old age, Mrs. Martha Marshall Gookin, aged 87 years and 8 months. Funeral services were held in the Salem church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. O.D. Ellett of Russell, and by her request the casket containing her remains was carried from the church to the cemetery by six of her grandsons, who tenderly lowered it into the grave.<br /><br />Mrs. Gookin was born in Ohio, Feb. 11, 1813, and has lived in Lucas county since 1854. For sixty years she has been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and lived a model christian life. She was a true wife and mother, a faithful friend and neighbor, and will be sadly missed. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom survive her, and with the exception of one, Mrs. Nettie Ribble, living in Texas, were present at the funeral.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>THE FAMILY OF LANGDON GOOKIN<br />AND MARTHA MARSHALL, HIS WIFE</center></strong><br /><p align="justify">The following outline, compiled from various sources, is not intended to be definitive. "Unknown" means only that based upon superficial research I wasn't able to find the answers; others may have them. A majority of the information is from material found online or from reference material in my files. Although I've attempted to be accurate, I'm related only indirectly to the Gookins (my great-grandfather's sisters, Phoebe and Mary Myers, married respectively Thomas and Clark Gookin), so watch out! If at any time anyone comes across this outline and wishes to add to or correct it, contact me and I'll be glad to post an updated or corrected version. It should be noted, too, that Langdon Gookin had two siblings who also were Benton Township pioneers. His sister, Mary, who married Henry "Harry" Clowser, is buried in the Ragtown Cemetery as his his brother, Monroe Gookin, who married Eve Relph.<br /><br /><center><strong>LANGDON GOOKIN<br />Son of Samuel and Rachel (Corser) Gookin<br />Born: 1806<br />New Hampshire<br />Died: 23 January 1873<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Married: MARTHA MARSHALL<br />Parents: Unknown<br />Born: 11 February 1813<br />Ohio<br />Died: 10 September 1899<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa (unmarked)<br /><br />Married: 14 July 1830<br />Morgan County, Ohio<br /><br />THEIR CHILDREN:</strong><br /><br />1. FINETTE GOOKIN<br />Born:14 January 1831<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 31 January 1901<br />Lamar County, Texas<br />Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Lamar County, Texas<br /><br />Married 1st: EZEKIEL COLE<br />Born: Unknown<br />Location unknown<br />Died: Unknown<br />Location unknown<br />Buried: Unknown<br /><br />Date of Marriage: About 1849<br />Probably in Noble County, Ohio<br /><br />Their children:<br />1. Susanna "Anna" Cole (m. James Carroll)<br />2. Sylvester Cole (m. Savilla Elwill Durham)<br />3. Charlotte Cole (m. William Highland)<br /><br />Married 2nd: JEREMIAH R. RIBBLE<br />Son of Joseph and Catherine (Phillips) Ribble<br />Born: 15 December 1821<br />Salem, Washington County, Indiana<br />Died: 28 July 1877<br />Lamar County, Texas<br />Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Lamar County, Texas<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 4 May 1862<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Their Children:<br />John K. Ribble (m. Mamie E. South)<br />Rose Ribble (died young)<br />Jesse Ribble (m. Ollie)<br /><br />Married 3rd: JOHN RUSH<br />Son of John Rush<br />Born: 10 April 1826<br />Tuscaloosa County, Alabama<br />Died: 10 August 1907<br />Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas<br />Buried: Old<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 20 January (or 12 September) 1880<br />Lamar County, Texas<br /><br />Note: This marriage was of very short duration<br /><br />Married 4th: WILLIAM G. GORDON<br />Son of Robert Gordon<br />Born: 10 June 1810<br />Tennessee or Kentucky<br />Died: 4 April 1894<br />Lamar County, Texas<br />Buried: Possibly Dickey Cemetery, Lamar County, Texas<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 15 December 1881<br />Lamar County, Texas<br /><br />Note: It is likely that this marriage ended in divorce. Note further<br />that a number of references to Finette may be found on the<br />Lamar County, Texas, USGenWeb site.<br /><br />2. SAMUEL GOOKIN<br />Born: 8 March 1833<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 20 January 1909<br />Russell, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Married: LYDIA A. RUSSELL<br />Daughter of Reuben and Mary (Larrick) Russell<br />Born: 2 January 1842<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 26 March 1900<br />Russell, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 16 January 1858<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Their Children:<br />1. Melissa Gookin (m. John Paris Holmes)<br />2. Martha (died in infancy; buried Salem)<br />3. Alma Gookin (died in infancy; buried Salem)<br />4. Craig Gookin (m. Alia Hobson; buried Salem)<br />5. Dora Gookin (m. George C. Holmes)<br />6. Ella Gookin (did not marry)<br />7. Mary Gookin (m. Charles White; buried Salem)<br />8. Anderson Gookin (m. Ina Mae Martin)<br />9. Jessie Gookin (m. Luther Keller; buried Salem)<br />10. Maggie Gookin (m. John Delman Threlkeld)<br />11. John Gookin<br />12. Lawrence Gookin<br /><br /><strong>3. MARGARET GOOKIN<br />Born: 21 November 1834<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 3 January 1912<br />Russell, Wasington Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><em>Married: JOHN RUSSELL<br />Son of Reuben and Mary (Larrick) Russell<br />Born: 10 January 1832<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 14 July 1909<br />Russell, Washington Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 11 October 1857<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Their Children:<br />1. Cornelia C. Russell, b. 15 May 1859, reportedly did not marry<br />2. Alexander S. Russell, d. 13 Mar 1863, age 5m, 18d, Salem Cemetery<br />3. Albert E. Russell, b. 13 Aug 1866, m. Etta A. Larimer, d. 14 Oct 1921</em><br /><br /><strong>4. ALEXANDER GOOKIN<br />Born: 10 February 1838<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 11 December 1863<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><strong>5. ELIZA J. GOOKIN<br />Born: 22 February 1840<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 20 January 1913<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Ragtown Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><em>Married 1st: ANDREW JACKSON BLUE<br />Son of John Saulter and Mary (Martin) Blue<br />Born: 25 September 1837<br />Knox County, Illinois<br />Died: 18 June 1872<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Ragtown Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 9 February 1860<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Their Children:<br />1. William Blue, b. 7 Nov 1865, d. 26 Sep 1914, Ragtown Cemetery<br />2. George Sigler Blue, b. 25 Dec 1867, m. Avis I. Callahan, d. 1946, Russell Cemetery<br />3. Walter Langdon Blue, b. 24 Nov 1869, m. Mary E. Kells, d. 1953. Russell Cemetery<br />4. Martha Blue, d. 6 September 1872, age 1y, 7m, 15d, Ragtown Cemetery<br />5. Bessie Bertha Blue,b. 25 July 1872, m. Charles A. Kells, d. 1959, Russell Cemetery<br /><br />Married 2nd ABSALOM A. BLUE<br />Son of John Saulter and Elizabeth (Vandeveer) Blue<br />Born: 17 December 1850<br />Knox County, Illinois<br />Died: 19 April 1919<br />Knox County, Illinois<br />Buried: Galesburg, Illinois<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 16 April 1877<br />Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Their Children:<br />1. Laura Blue, b. 16 Jun 1877, m. Henry Clark, d. 24 Dec 1920, Creston <br />2. Gertrude Blue, b. 31 May 1881, m. William G. Sims, d. 12 Feb 1916, Russell Cemetery<br /><br />Note: Absalom A. Blue was Andrew Jackson Blue's half brother. He reportedly abandoned Eliza and the children soon after Gertrude's birth and was not tracked down by family researchers until the 1960s.</em><br /><br /><strong>6. CLARK GOOKIN<br />Born: 16 July 1842<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 28 July 1917<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><strong>Married: MARY MYERS<br />Daughter of Jacob and Harriet (Dick) Myers<br />Born: 3 February 1849<br />New Florence, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania<br />Died: 15 September 1927<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 4 November 1868<br />Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br />Their Children:<br />1. Joseph A. Gookin, b. 30 Oct 1869, m. Lulu B. Adams, d. 28 Mar 1948, Chariton Cemetery<br />2. Jacob Langdon Gookin, b. 17 Jul 1872, m. Margaret Belle Mason, d. 11 Sep 1859, Greeley, Colo.<br />3. William Cecil Gookin (m. Nellie Logan)<br />4. Rosalie Belle Gookin (m. Alfred Carlson)<br />5. Harriet Maude Gookin (m. Chester Clyde Poush)<br />6. Thomas A. Gookin (m. Lena Averill)<br />7. Harley Edwin Gookin (m. Rebecca Dewey)<br />8. Ada Mable Gookin (m. Elmer E. Poush)<br />And two infants<br /><br /><strong>7. THOMAS GOOKIN<br />Born: 4 February 1845<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 30 January 1921<br />Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Married: PHOEBE MYERS<br />Daughter of Jacob and Harriet (Dick) Myers<br />Born: 19 August 1847<br />New Florence, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania<br />Died: 2 June 1922<br />Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: 9 April 1867<br />Lucas County, Iowa</strong><br /><br /><em>Their Children:<br />1. Effie A. Gookin, b.7 Mar 1868, m. Orin A. Scales, d.25 Aug 1929, Chariton Cemetery<br />2. Albert Burton Gookin, b. 6 May 1872, m. Maude Mary McFarland, d. 26 Aug 1951, Chariton Cemetery<br />3. Martha Adella Gookin, b. 20 Jan 1874, m. Harvey H. Parker, d. 15 Apr 1960, Chariton Cemetery<br />4. Harvey Amandevil Gookin, b. 6 Feb 1876, d. ca. 1963, Montana<br />5. Walter Carl Gookin, b. 29 May 1879, m. Estella B. Snook, d. 17 Feb 1950, Chariton Cemetery<br />6. Elmer Leroy Gookin, b. 28 Mar 1882, m. Ruth Eliza Allen, d. 17 Oct 1958, Chariton Cemetery</center></em><br /><center><strong>THOMAS GOOKIN FUNERAL<br />Remains of Early Lucas County Citizen Laid to Rest Tuesday</strong><br /><em>Undated clipping, files of Frank D. Myers</em></center><br /><em><p align="justify">Thomas Gookin, aged citizen of Lucas county and Civil War veteran, died last Sunday at Rochester, Minn., where he had gone some time ago, hoping under the care of the Mayos to be restored to his former health. However, it was not possible to cure him, and the end on earth came last Sunday morning at the hospital.<br /><br />Mr. Gookin was the father of six children, among whom, three sons, are well known business men of Chariton - A. B., Walter C. and Elmer I. Gookin. Besides these, two daughters, Mrs. O. A. Scales and Mrs. H. H. Parker, both of Chariton, and one son, H. A. Gookin, of Valier, Montana, survive his death with the wife and mother, 12 grand children and 7 great grandchildren. The complete obituary follows:<br /><br />Thomas Gookin was born near Calwell, Noble county, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1845, and passed his his reward Jan. 30, 1921, at Rochester, Minn.<br /><br />When a boy of 6 years, he came with his parents to Lee county, Iowa. After a short residence there they moved to Lucas county, Iowa, and located on a farm in Benton township. There he spent his boyhood and received that Christian training that laid the foundation for the honorable life he has lived.<br /><br />When a lad of 17 years he enlisted in the Union army and served in Co. D, 8th Ia. Cav. His esteemed comrade, William Clapp, of Chariton, is now the only surviving member of this famous company living in this vicinity. Along toward the close of his career in the service of his country he fell in the hands of the enemy and was taken as a prisoner to Andersonville prison. There he was confined for nine months, suffering all of the deprivations and hardships of that place of unspeakable torture. The war coming to an end, he was released and returned home to Iowa.<br /><br />He was united in marriage to Miss Phoebe Myers April 9, 1867. To this union were born six children - Mrs. O. A. Scales, Mrs. H. H. Parker, A. B. Gookin, Walter C. Gookin, Elmer L. Gookin, all of Chariton, Iowa, and H. A. Gookin, of Valier, Mont. All of these children were able to be present at the funeral except Walter C. Gookin. He is spending the winter in California with his wife for the benefit of her health.<br /><br />About 16 years ago Mr. Gookin and his family moved from the farm in Benton township to Chariton, which has since been their home. Here he has made a large number of friends. He has been a good, loyal citizen, always taking an interest in all matters that pertained to the welfare of the community and our country. He was a good neighbor and always tried to do his duty as such. He was a kind and loving parent and was greatly beloved by the members of his family.<br /><br />While living in Benton township he united with the United Evangelical church. He has been a faithful member of this church and he has maintained a Christian home to the day of his death. He was a honored member of the Iseminger Post of the G.A.R.</em><br /><br /><center><strong>8. OTHELLO VERMILLION GOOKIN<br />Born: 13 April 1849<br />Noble County, Ohio<br />Died: 15 August 1917<br />Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Married: ZERELDA C. WILSON<br />Daughter of William D. and Nancy (Lindsay) Wilson<br />Born: 6 March 1853<br />Where?<br />Died: 19 February 1919 (or 1916?)<br />Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Chariton Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa<br /><br />Date of Marriage: Unknown<br />Unknown</center></strong><br /><br /><center><em>Their Children:<br />1. Marshall A. Gookin (m. Mary C. Johnson)<br />2. Purley V. Gookin (m. Roxie I. Querry)<br />3. Oakey R. Gookin (m. Elizabeth Martin)<br />4. Tarvin E. Gookin (m. J. Myrl McCollough)<br />5. Archie Mae Gookin (m. William A. McCollough)<br />6. Belle I. Gookin (m. Clifford A. Rasmus)</center> </em><br /><br /><center><strong>9. MARSHALL GOOKIN<br />Born: 18 December 1858<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Died: 22 October 1877<br />Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa<br />Buried: Salem Cemetery, Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa</center></strong><br /><br /><p align="justify">Note: Many of the references here to Noble County, Ohio, are mildly misleading. Noble was not created until 1851, so most of the events reported upon here would have occurred in Monroe, Guernsey orWashington County, Ohio, from which Noble was formed. Although relatively little of it appears to have found its way online, a good deal of Gookin research has been done. The most definitive account I've found is Richard N. Gookins' "A History and Genealogy of theGookin Family of England, Ireland and America," Salem, Oregon:1990 (revised edition).Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-23320395246222298022008-10-04T06:51:00.002-07:002010-08-31T06:10:53.636-07:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 22: Saml. Gookin, Owner<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although Samuel Gookin is the owner of record of Salem Cemetery Lot. No. 22, it is shared by closely related members of the Russell family, Samuel's in-laws. His parents and two brothers, Langdon and Martha (Marshall) Gookin, Marshall and Alexander, are buried in Lot No. 21, just to the east.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The tombstone at far left in the photo above marks the grave of Mary (Larrick) Russell, Samuel's mother-in-law. Buried south of her in an unmarked grave is her husband, Reuben. Next is the tumbled tombstone of John and Margaret (Gookin) Russell, obscured by a volunteer mulberry tree that needs to be removed. He was Mary's and Reuben's son; she, Samuel's sister. The first to be buried on the lot share the next small weathered tombstone some distance south --- an infant son of John and Margaret and an infant daughter of Samuel and Lydia, both of whom died on March 12, 1863. Finally, the tall gray stone at the south end of the lot marks the graves of Samuel and Lydia (Russell) Gookin and another of their infant children.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Gookins arrived in Lucas County from Ohio during 1852 and settled about half a mile south of Salem on property that stretched all the way to the Chariton River. The Russells arrived, also from Ohio, during 1856 and settled to the east in Washington Township some two miles south of the eventual location of Russell, which dates from 1866-67.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Methodist Episcopal congregation organized at Salem perhaps as early as the 1850s was the only church of that denomination in the vicinity and drew many from the area that would become Russell. It may have been through Salem church that the Russells and the Gookins became so intimately acquainted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The town of Russell, by the way, is not named for this Russell family although a legend to that effect developed. It was in fact named for H. L. Russell, trustee for the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad, who platted the town but never lived in it.<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>MARY</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Wife of</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>REUBEN RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">DIED</div><div style="text-align: center;">June 18, 1875</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Aged 70Yrs, 7M, 22D</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is no official record of Mary's death in Lucas County, nor a complete obituary in surviving county newspapers. An undated clipping, probably from an issue of The Chariton Patriot published shortly after her death, does note it, however: <em>"Mrs. Russell, wife of Mr. Reuben Russell, one of the oldest citizens of Benton township, and living two and one-half miles south of Russell, died on Friday last."</em> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>REUBEN RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Died Aug. 17, 1886</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reuben's grave is not marked, although you can see still where it is. He was living with John and Margaret Russell when the 1880 federal census was taken and perhaps died in their home six years later, too. In addition to John and Lydia, both buried here, the Russells had another child, Rebecca, who married Adam LaFollette on 1 November 1857. The LaFollettes, too, lived in Washington Township, but are buried in the Russell Cemetery.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reuben's death seems to be formally recorded only in The Chariton Herald of Aug. 19, 1886, where the following brief mention is found:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>"Mr. Reuben Russell, an old resident of this county who came to Washington township in 1856, died on Tuesday morning in his 78th year. He was buried at Bethel graveyard."</em><br />
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The date of death I've used here is based upon the fact this notice was published on Thursday, Aug. 19, with the implication in it that Reuben had died two days earlier, on Tuesday the 17th. The reference to "Bethel graveyard" is a mistake. "Bethel" was an early name for what now is known as Ragtown Cemetery, a mile southeast. That cemetery may have been associated with an early Baptist congregation perhaps called Bethel that was discontinued after First Baptist Church was established in the new town of Russell. Some years later, when Bethel United Evangelical Church was built near the McDermott or Sargent Cemetery in Cedar Township, that cemetery was given the name Bethel. The result can sometimes be confusing.<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>JOHN RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jan. 10, 1832</div><div style="text-align: center;">July 14, 1909</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>MARGARET, His Wife</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nov. 21, 1834</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jan. 3, 1912</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although not broken, a split in the base of the tombstone marking the graves of John and Margaret (Gookin) Russell has caused it to fall apart and collapse. The major part of the stone now is standing on its head and is partially obscured by a volunteer mulberry tree</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>OBITUARY: JOHN RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Chariton Patriot, July 22, 1909</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>John Russell was born in Nobe county, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1832, and died at his home in Russell, Iowa, July 14, 1909, aged 77 years, 6 months and 4 days. His death comes as a release from the intense suffering of the past few days. For two years he had been a sufferer, but he bore it with great patience. He resided in Ohio until twenty-two years of age, when he came with his parents to Lucas county, Iowa, where his home had been ever since. His parents were among the first settlers, the town of Russell being named after his father (not the case, FDM).</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em><br />
</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>He was married in 1857 (perhaps 1856) to Margaret Gookin, who survives him, with a son and a daughter, Albert E. Russell of Chariton, and Cornelia C. Russell of Russell; also a sister, Mrs. A. LaFollette, is left to mourn his departure. His remains were placed in the Salem cemetery beside those of his son, Alexander, who died in infancy. May the grace of the infinite God keep from day to day his bereaved ones and comfort them by his loving care.</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>OBITUARY: MARGARET RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Chariton Herald Patriot, Jan. 11, 1912</em></div><br />
<em>Mrs. Margaret Russell died at her home in Russell on Wednesday, Jan. 3, after an extended illness. She had been a sufferer for a number of years and was confined to her home most of the time. Her daughter, Miss Callie, was with her and was always ready to administer to her every want with faithful and loving hands. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased on Friday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. G. Wood, assisted by Rev. P.A. Tinkham. Interment was made at the Salem cemetery beside her husband who died July 14, 1909. Thus one of our most honored and respected pioneers has passed from our midst but her memory will ever be cherished by a large circle of relatives and friends.</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em><br />
</em></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><em>Margaret Gookin was born in Noble county, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1834, and died Jan. 3, 1912, aged 77 years, 1 month and 13 days. She came to Iowa with her parents at the age of sixteen years and was married to John Russell on Oct. 11, 1856. To this union three chidren were born, Cornelia C., Alexander S., who died in infancy, and Albert E., of St. Joseph, Mo. She united with the M.E. church at sixteen years of age and was a faithful member until death claimed her. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter and son, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, one sister, three brothers and a host of friends. Chariton Herald Patriot, Jan. 11, 1912.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpJ3HIdeXenaczahkz18YRAKWudt6L8UZJ6Uha_o51DMWJagVvD9zxHWeqC0WlPi2IKu2aIwGOfRfPfMYNqGGKKY5WxXEiOiazzxQvfqIsigCGpNAidn_vwFxywr3NOdfzDVsD7oFI3zC/s1600/Russell+Gookin+Stone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpJ3HIdeXenaczahkz18YRAKWudt6L8UZJ6Uha_o51DMWJagVvD9zxHWeqC0WlPi2IKu2aIwGOfRfPfMYNqGGKKY5WxXEiOiazzxQvfqIsigCGpNAidn_vwFxywr3NOdfzDVsD7oFI3zC/s400/Russell+Gookin+Stone.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next stone on the Gookin-Russell lot marks the graves of two infants who died on the same day in 1863, one a son of John and Margaret (Gookin) Russell and the other, a daughter of Samuel and Lydia (Russell) Gookin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>ALEXANDER S.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Son of</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>J. & M.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>RUSSELL</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Died</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mar. 12, 1863</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Aged 5M</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>18D</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>MARTHA</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Dau of</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>S. & L.A.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>GOOKIN</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Died</em></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mar 12, 1863</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Aged 2Yr</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>2M, 5D</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The final tombstone on the Samuel Gookin-Russell lot, at its south end, marks three graves, those of Samuel and Lydia A. (Russell) Gookin (inscriptions on west face) and their infant daughter, Alma (on the north face).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>Samuel Gookin, one of Lucas county's oldest and most respected citizens, died at his home in Russell yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, at the age of about 76 years, after an extended illness with stomach trouble. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton, of the M.E. church at Russell, were held at Salem church this (Jan. 21) afternoon at two o'clock, and interment took place in the Salem cemetery. Deceased is survived by nine children, Andrew Gookin and Mrs. Paris Holmes, of Riverside, California; John, Mrs. Delman Threlkeld and Mrs. Luther Keller, of this city (Chariton); Lawrence of Nebraska City, Neb.; Mrs. G.C. Holmes, of Dunbar, Neb.,; Mrs. Chas. White and Miss Ella Gookin, of Benton township. One son, Craig, died a few years ago. Three brothers, Thomas, of this city, and Clark and Phil, of Benton township, also are living.</em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>The deceased had made his home for a number of years in Russell and was highly respected by all who knew him.</em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>Samuel Gookin was born in Noble county, Ohio, on March 8, 1833, and passed away after a brief illness at his home in Russell on January 20, 1909, at the age of 75 years, 10 monghs and 25 days. He with his parents emigrated to Lucas county, Iowa, in 1853, remaining there 18 months and then moving to a farm in Lucas county where he spent the remainder of his life until a few years ago when he moved to Russell. He was united in marriage to Lydia A. Russell on January 16, 1858. To this union were born twelve children, two of whom died in infancy. His wife preceeded him to the better land on March 26, 1900, and his eldest son, Craig, on December 6, 1902. Those living are Mrs. Melissa Holmes and Andy Gookin, of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Dora Holmes and Lawrence Gookin, of Dunbar, Neb., Mrs. Jessie Keller, Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. Maggie Threlkeld, Ella and Jno. Gookin, all of Chariton, Iowa. He leaves, besides his children, to mourn his loss three brothers and two sisters. They are Thomas, Clark and Phil, all of this county, Mrs. Jane Blue and Mrs. Maggie Russell, of Russell, Ia., Mrs. Blue being with him during his sickness and at the time of his death. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a highly respected citizen, and beloved by all who knew him in business and social circles.</em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>Mrs. Samuel Gookin died at her home in Benton township on Monday, March 26, 1900, after an extended illness with dropsy and heart trouble. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Robinson of Russell were held at Salem church on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Salem cemetery.</em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>Miss Lydia A. Russell was born in Noble county, Ohio, on January 2, 1842. She came to Lucas county in 1856, and was married in 1858 to Samuel Gookin. They were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom are living, six boys and four girls. They have resided in Lucas county since their marriage and have always been held in high esteem by all with whom they have become acquainted. When quite young Mrs. Gookin was converted and united with the M.E. church and has since lived a faithful christian life. She was a noble, true hearted woman and her death has caused extreme sorrow in the neighborhood where she resided.</em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em>She was of a pleasant disposition and by her quiet and sincere demeanor won friends of all with whom she came in contact. Her entire life was devoted to her home and the bereaved ones will feel keenly the loss. To the afflicted ones the community extends condolences.</em></div>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561517405076824927.post-11975347183872372462008-10-04T06:51:00.001-07:002008-11-13T08:35:39.990-08:00Salem Cemetery Lot No. 23: Hopper/Hupp<p align="justify">Lot No. 23 is another of Salem's divided lots. William A. Hopper and his wife, Maude Hopper Linville, are buried on the north end of the lot. The south end of the lot was purchased by the last of the Hupp siblings after the family overflowed the lot (No.51) where their parents, Aaron and Margaret Anna (Redlingshafer) Hupp, and six other Hupp children are buried. Twelve of 14 Hupp children survived infancy, but only two of those married. The remaining 10 lived together in the Hupp family home two miles south of Salem on the west side of the New York road. Josiah Hupp was the first to die, in 1911 at age 48; and Otto, the last, in 1962, age 80. Although they share a lot, the Hoppers and the Hupps are not related. The inscriptions here were transcribed from north to south.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiYdU1eZNMGKowZIiUlF2Vleq3-nA5oXsn6R-_6yGefx0mtzU3vk_Cj_ODn1ZOmNIKLM5w93jqkNmnCSAyajqpAPGXeErB-G2SoNfjaf2ak1z5EaDCWuTY2fArQoakFuhxojZ5t6nQQDy/s1600-h/Hopper,+William+A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiYdU1eZNMGKowZIiUlF2Vleq3-nA5oXsn6R-_6yGefx0mtzU3vk_Cj_ODn1ZOmNIKLM5w93jqkNmnCSAyajqpAPGXeErB-G2SoNfjaf2ak1z5EaDCWuTY2fArQoakFuhxojZ5t6nQQDy/s400/Hopper,+William+A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268095570886236994" /></a><br /><center><strong>HOPPER<br />WILLIAM A.<br />1881-124<br /><br />OBITUARY: WILLIAM A. HOPPER</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">William Arthur Hopper, son of Mary E. and William M. Hopper, was born near Carlisle, Warren county, Ia., on January 21, 1881, and died March 19, 1924, at the home of his mother, near Chariton, at the age of 43 years, 1 month and 28 days. He lived on his mother's farm with the exception of one year.<br /><br />He was the second child of the family of seven children. Two brothers, the father and three sisters have preceded him in death. The mother and one sister, Flossie Belle, are left to mourn their loss.<br /><br />On December 2, 1921, he was united in marriage to Maude Viola Smith. One child, Flossie Maxine, was born to this union and with the mother also survives.<br /><br />"He was honest, industrious and a good citizen. He has been a constant sufferer for the last five months but has born his sufferings with patience. He was converted and baptized during his last illness and died, fully believing in the saving power of Jesus Christ. His last testimony was that he was ready to die and to meet his family and friends in Heaven.<br /><br />"Year, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me."<br /><br />Funeral services were held at the Salem church by Rev. W.C. McKinley, and interment took place in the Salem cemetery. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlP7lPCx-e9vfFokWgH7V4SdY8Ei-0Yptrf1f77hrkKAw9g_W-BpNvvqdAGx3k9z03nu3_TYdifn7n2Q9IXVfH_eQYfm2fUHMy6yijN_ZpLVsmxR_J7W0JIACmbr4IcCc4a-M0ZZvIrrdW/s1600-h/Linville,+Maude+Hopper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlP7lPCx-e9vfFokWgH7V4SdY8Ei-0Yptrf1f77hrkKAw9g_W-BpNvvqdAGx3k9z03nu3_TYdifn7n2Q9IXVfH_eQYfm2fUHMy6yijN_ZpLVsmxR_J7W0JIACmbr4IcCc4a-M0ZZvIrrdW/s400/Linville,+Maude+Hopper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268097144635091538" /></a><br /><center><strong>MAUDE HOPPER<br />LINVILLE<br />1898-1972<br /><br />OBITUARY: MAUDE (SMITH) HOPPER/LINVILLE</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Maude Linville, the fourth child of 16 children born to David and Martha L. Smith, was born April 6, 1898 in Marion County, Iowa. She passed away October 22, 1972, at Lucas County Memorial Hospital at the age of 74 years, six months, and 16 days. She was in the hospital, at the time of her death, only one day but had been in poor health for more than three years.<br /><br />She received her formal education in the country schools of Lucas County. For six months she lived in the state of Texas. She was an employee of the Charitone Coffee Shop, in Chariton, which was operated by her daughter for eight years. While she lived the last several years in Chariton, she spent most of her life on farms in the area. At the time of her death she maintained her home in the Southgate Apartments.<br /><br />On December 22, 1920, she was united in marriage to William H. Hopper. Flossie Maxine, her only child, was born to them. Mr. Hopper preceded her in death in March 1924.<br /><br />On October 12, 1929, she was united in marriage to William M. Linville, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1959.<br /><br />She is also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Forrest, an infant; Everett and Floyd; two sisters, Wanda and Mrs. Zella Anderson; also two granddaughters, Sharon Poush and Mrs. Allen (Karen) Larrington; one great-grandson, Rex Allen Larrington; and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Goldie Hicks.<br /><br />She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Emmett Poush of rural Chariton; her grandson, Allen Poush, who lives with his parents; five brothers: Donald and Montie of Chariton; Paul of rural Chariton; Burley of Albia; and John of Newton; five sisters: Mary Smith, Mrs. Arthur (Neva) Brown and Mrs. Ray (Ruby) Anderson, all of Chariton; Opal (Mrs. Glenn) Peterson of rural Chariton; and Mrs. Charles (Leone) Etter of Deer River, Minn.; two stepdaughters: Mrs. Juanita Wells of Seattle, Wash.; and Mrs. Marie Buehler of Lafayette, Ind.; nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends.<br /><br />Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Clyde Sparks of Van Meter, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1972, at the Fielding Funeral Home. Interment was in Salem cemetery. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdXhPtyNWaMlZ_l3Ixh0i0TXkvf5FY2y77AWur_p2q3GcBGHIkDkS_xTQRNba4T3OAL4x8TLGObYYAiI17Cyj6nbF9MrMuw8Wx_3c5JTdd98SFrJJnEyqAArXMNASbD9U2R-zNmjMkURi/s1600-h/Hupp,+Otto.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdXhPtyNWaMlZ_l3Ixh0i0TXkvf5FY2y77AWur_p2q3GcBGHIkDkS_xTQRNba4T3OAL4x8TLGObYYAiI17Cyj6nbF9MrMuw8Wx_3c5JTdd98SFrJJnEyqAArXMNASbD9U2R-zNmjMkURi/s400/Hupp,+Otto.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268175128151271682" /></a><br /><center><strong>OTTO O.<br />HUPP<br />1882-1962<br /><br />OBITUARY: OTTO HUPP</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Otto Hupp, youngest child and son of Aaron and Margaret Ann Redlingshafer Hupp, was born in Benton township, Lucas County, Iowa, on December 27, 1881. He departed this life at his home in Chariton, March 20, 1962, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 23 days.<br /><br />Most of Otto's entire life was spent at the farm home seven miles southeast of Chariton. This had been the family home for 94 years. He received his education at the Myers school and attended Mt. Carmel and Salem churches. He and his brothers were among the first to use steam equipment. For years they ran a threshing machine and saw mill and also graded county roads.<br /><br />Ub 1952, Otto and two sisters, Hannah and Sarah, moved to Chariton. Soon after, Sarah's health failed. Otto and Hannah cared for her until Hannah's death in March, 1957. Otto alone tenderly cared for Sarah until her death in April, 1958. Since then he had lived alone at the family home. He will be remembered for his kindness and willingness to help others in their times of need.<br /><br />Otto Hupp was the last member of a family of 12 children, six girls and six boys. He leaves to mourn his passing, several nieces and cousins, other relatives and many friends. William Redlingshafer was staying with him at the time of his death.<br /><br />Funeral services were conducted at and arranged for by Miley's Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Friday, March 23. The Rev. LaRoy Anderson, pastor of the Chariton Bible church, officiated with interment in the Salem cemetery. (The Chariton Herald Patriot Thursday, 29 March 1962)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcsXjH_8A1T6es2jW_C7oyYEvg86tYGHXp48CK_6HtNXZ56gbwuVUel9TyidyzHrFhM7H91ONemm1KxzMpX7RNdioZrSlcAo1E2zgPxrux9BI2PlAEOOwlERF6cleth5SdKog9Ur8VgGb/s1600-h/Hupp,+Sarah+J.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOcsXjH_8A1T6es2jW_C7oyYEvg86tYGHXp48CK_6HtNXZ56gbwuVUel9TyidyzHrFhM7H91ONemm1KxzMpX7RNdioZrSlcAo1E2zgPxrux9BI2PlAEOOwlERF6cleth5SdKog9Ur8VgGb/s400/Hupp,+Sarah+J.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268177053419277906" /></a><br /><center><strong>SARAH J.<br />HUPP<br />1874-1958<br /><br />OBITUARY: SARAH JANE HUPP</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Sarah Jane Hupp, daughter of Aaron and Margaret Ann Redlingshafer Hupp, was born in Lucas county, Jan. 4, 1874, and passed away at her home in Chariton April 4, 1958, at the age of 84 years and three months.<br /><br />Most of Sarah's entire life was spent at the farm home seven miles southeast of Chariton. This had been the family home for 94 years. She received her education at the Myers school and attended the Mt. Carmel and Salem churches.<br /><br />In 1952, the family moved to Chariton where soon after, her health failed and she was tenderly cared for by her brother, Otto, and a sister, Hannah, who passed away in March, 1957.<br /><br />Her quick smile and twinkling eyes made her loved by everyone. Even in her illness she never once complained.<br /><br />She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and five sisters. She leaves to mourn her passing, one brother, Otto, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.<br /><br />Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m., April 6, at the Miley chapel, conducted by the Rev. A.E. Beals. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. (Chariton Herald Patriot. Thursday, 10 April 1958, page 3)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fCTt5Ihq6if_zMPZ43Eh4-oBNzxM89lM1FWhCS-eEBqS5sJIZuYHAyviiD_TeGYL55SyIXVgLUVD3njd8KFmW-GsS_Loqgmx2gD0gMJVK7uGdQOT7EuFomt7y7Cp90rLvlg5ikuStBzE/s1600-h/Hupp,+Hannah.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fCTt5Ihq6if_zMPZ43Eh4-oBNzxM89lM1FWhCS-eEBqS5sJIZuYHAyviiD_TeGYL55SyIXVgLUVD3njd8KFmW-GsS_Loqgmx2gD0gMJVK7uGdQOT7EuFomt7y7Cp90rLvlg5ikuStBzE/s400/Hupp,+Hannah.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268178709216632738" /></a><br /><center><strong>HANNAH<br />HUPP<br />1870-1957<br /><br />OBITUARY: HANNAH HUPP</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Hannah Hupp, daughter of Aaron and Margaret Ann Hupp, was born March 10, 1870, in Benton township, Lucas county, and passed away at the home in Chariton on March 18, 1957, at the age of 87 years and 8 days.<br /><br />Except for the last four years, when she, her sister and brother moved to Chariton, Hannah had spent her entire life on the farm which had been the family home for 94 years. She received her education at the old Myers school, and had attended the Mt. Carmel and Salem churches until her health failed.<br /><br />Hannah was a kind, thoughtful Christian woman, always putting others before herself. She lovingly cared for her surviving sister, Sarah, until about a month ago, when coronary thrombosis made it impossible for her to continue. Then both Hannah and Sarah were cared for in the home by the brother, Otto. She was given all that loving hands and medical aid could do but to no avail.<br /><br />She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her sister, Sarah; brother Otto, and by a host of relatives and friends.<br /><br />Funeral services were held at the Miley Chapel Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. A.E. Beals. Interment was in the Salem cemetery. (Chariton Herald Patriot, Thursday, 21 March 1957)</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ziqYcmL_qZ-Bdyl-pL-2obT1hpBiGsjNzqhW7hCdrIJSibDMUUG3jkrz6XMxYj6V9SUjRUYECG3atmI6ONaEP8_QCDpafoD_gDDHxyhqIISfDXSeRYkwWBcXCAStoIKPHq8xloxsr3cu/s1600-h/Hupp,+Lucinda.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ziqYcmL_qZ-Bdyl-pL-2obT1hpBiGsjNzqhW7hCdrIJSibDMUUG3jkrz6XMxYj6V9SUjRUYECG3atmI6ONaEP8_QCDpafoD_gDDHxyhqIISfDXSeRYkwWBcXCAStoIKPHq8xloxsr3cu/s400/Hupp,+Lucinda.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268180602357993298" /></a><br /><center><strong>LUCINDA<br />HUPP<br />1864-1951<br /><br />OBITUARY: LUCINDA HUPP</center></strong><br /><em><p align="justify">Lucinda Hupp, daughter of Aaron and Margaret Hupp, was born in Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa, in a little log cabin just west of the present location (of the Hupp family home), Feb. 18, 1864. She passed away quietly at her home Sunday, Dec. 2, 1951, at the age of 87 years, nine months and 14 days. Her entire life was spent on the farm where she was born.<br /><br />She leaves to mourn her passing one brother, Otto, and two sisters, Hannah and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and five brothers.<br /><br />She accepted Christ as her Savior while in her teens and united with the Mt. Carmel Evangelical church. She loved the church services and attended faithfully whenever it was possible.<br /><br />Lucinda was dearly loved by her home folks and leaves many precious memories that will never be forgotten. She was confined to her bed for the past two years and during that time was tenderly and lovingly cared for by the brother and two sisters. She was a patient and loving sufferer and her appreciation for every act of care and kindness was shown by her cheery smile. She will be greately missed by her loved ones in the home, and by other relatives and friends.<br /><br />Services under the direction of the Miley Funeral Home were held from the Salem Community Church Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Archie Beals officiated and burial was made in the Salem Cemetery adjoining the church. (Undated clipping, files of Frank D. Myers)</em>Frank D. Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09553291415988366101noreply@blogger.com0