Carpenter, John Jackson 1824-1903

CARPENTER, MARSHALL

Posted By: Judy Bender Moyna (email)
Date: 1/27/2004 at 02:33:08

Clayton County Register/Journal,
(?November 1893)

Obituary:
John J. (Jackson) Carpenter was born in Lycoming County, Pa., May 1, 1824 and died at
the home of his son Alexander on Cox Creek, Clayton County, Nov 10, 1893. He was married to
Mary F. Marshall, Dec 22, 1842. They with four children moved to Clayton County Iowa in 1854.
Since then three children were born.

In July 1862 he enlisted in Co B, 21st Iowa Infantry Volunteers. He served faithfully for three years.

After his discharge he came back to his farm at Cox Creek where he resided until 1894. They then
moved to Strawberry Point where they resided seven years. Since 1902 they have resided with their son amongst their old neighbors and here most of his life work was done. And now the great
Commander has mustered him into the ranks of the Celestial army.

He was buried from his son’s home on Nov 11, 1903. The funeral was conducted by his Comrades
of the G.A.R. He leaves a wife of his youth, manhood and old age, and six children to mourn his
death. He was universally loved and honored by all with whom he associated. Enemies “none”;
friends “all”. A large concourse of friends and neighbors followed him with sorrow to the silent tomb.

Resolutions of Respect. Strawberry Point, Iowa, 12 Nov 1903: At a regular meeting of Henry
Howard Post No. 259, Grand Army of the Republic, held 10 Nov 1903, this action was taken: On
motion and by unanimous vote, as many members as could and would, were urged to attend the
funeral service of Comrade John J. Carpenter and assist in conducting the same, and to give “Uncle
Jack” a soldier burial.

A committee consisting of Comrades Barnes, Hanson and Treadwell was selected to draft
resolutions, same to be published in the MAIL PR SS. The committee says: By the death of
Comrade Carpenter, a member of Co. B, 21st Iowa Inf. Volunteers, of the War of the Rebellion,
Henry Howard Post...

Living, Loyal and respected, served three years in the same respects...

Note added by S. Ferrall, administrator:
The newspaper date for this obit is incorrect, J.J. Carpenter died Nov. 1903, not in 1893. The dates on his gravestone in Ross cemetery are very clear.

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Added by Reid R. Johnson on Oct 18, 2016:

Elkader Register, Thur., 12 Nov. 1903. Local News column.

At the home of his son in Cox Creek twp., Tuesday evening occurred the death of J. J. Carpenter, aged about 78 years. Mr. Carpenter was an old soldier, a member of Co. B, 21st Iowa. He has been in poor health for the past few years. The funeral was held yesterday morning under the auspices of the G.A.R. post of Strawberry Point, of which he was a member.

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Elkader Register, Thur., 26 Nov. 1903. - from Strawberry Point Mail Press

John J. Carpenter was born in Lycoming county, Pa., May 1st, 1824, and died at the home of his son Alexander on Cox Creek, Clayton county, Nov. __th, 1903. He was married to Mary F. Marshall, Dec. 22nd, 1842. They with four children moved to Clayton county, Iowa, in 18__ (looks like 1854). Since then three children were born. In July (looks like 1862) he enlisted in Co. B, 21st Iowa Inf. Vol. He served faithfully for three years. After his discharge he came back to his farm in Cox Creek where he resided until (looks like 1894). They then moved to Strawberry Point where they resided seven years. Since 1901 they have resided with their son ________ their old neighbors and where most of his life work was done. And now the Great Commander has mustered him into the ranks of the Celestial Army.

He was buried from his son's home on Nov. 11th, 1903. The funeral was conducted by his comrades of the G.A.R. He leaves a wife of his youth, manhood and old age, and six children to mourn his death. He was universally loved and honored by all with whom he associated. (next sentence blurred) A large concourse of friends and neighbors followed him with sorrow to the silent tomb. -Mail Press.

Note: This obit was very blurred and most dates were not very clear

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