ERNWINE, George H. 1851-1903

ERNWINE, BROWN, HAMILTON, SMITH, FROST

Posted By: Brooke Sudol (email)
Date: 8/24/2007 at 11:55:07

George H. Ernwine was born in Winneshiek county, Iowa, on September 26, 1851, and died at his home in Riverton, April 1, 1903, aged 51 years, 6 months and 5 days.

When six months of age he moved with his parents to the Ernwine homestead east of Nashua, where he lived until he purchased the farm on which he has since resided. He was united in marriage to Alice M. Brown on May 19, 1881. This union was blessed with six children, the three oldest, Josie, Leonard and Willard having preceded him to better land. Agnes, Harold and Clara, with his wife, remain to mourn his death.

His father died when he was a boy fourteen years of age. He being the oldest of the family, much was laid upon him in aiding his mother in caring for the younger children. During the past two years, his two brothers, Charles and Michael, have been called to their reward. His mother was called home about two years ago. Of his immediate family there remain one brother, Henry, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hamilton, Mrs. Ellen Smith, and Mrs. C.M. Frost.

Mr. Ernwine had been in poor health for about three years but was not considered in immediate danger until about four weeks ago. During his weeks of suffering he had been very patient and uncomplaining, trying to conceal his true condition. All that physicians and loving hands could do proved of no avail. His life, whether as son aiding his mother, or as husband and father, has been one of self sacrifice and devotion to his loved ones. His chief aim seemed to be to make provision for their comfort. A kind and obliging neighbor, a respected citizen, a devoted husband and father will be greatly missed. But he who doeth all things can bind up the broken hearts.

The Nashua Reporter (Nashua, Iowa) April 9, 1903