Washburn, James 1814-1898

WASHBURN, WRIGHT, WOODARD, BARNES, DAYTON, SEVERY

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 5/10/2022 at 09:20:08

Elkader Register, Thur., 30 June 1898. McGregor column.

James Washburn died Tuesday morning, aged 8_. (looks like 81 or 84 years) For many years he has been a pioneer citizen, living on his farm west of town. The funeral will be held Friday.

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Added by S. Ferrall 5/12/2022:

DIED. Wednesday morning June 29th, 1898, at 5 a.m., Mr. James Washburn passed to his home beyond from his family and many friends.

He was born in Compton, Compton Co., Province of Quebec, Feb. 21st, 1814, his age at death was 84 years, 4 months and 8 days.

He came to the State of New Hampshire in 1831, when 17 years old with his father located in Pittsburg, Coos Co., living there until 1855, he then moved to Essex county Vermont, where he engaged in the lumbering business on the Grand Trunk R.R., selling out in the spring of 1858, he emmigrated to the State of Iowa, located at West Union June 29th, 1858, where he engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, employed several men, later on in the manufacture of wagons and buggies.

He was married to Betsy Wright, of Pittsburg, N.H., Nov. 25th, 1834, nine children were born to them, seven of whom are living; Mrs. A.B. Woodard, and E.E. Washburn, of West Union; Mrs. A.S. Barnes, of Pra. du Chien; James, who died in infancy; Mrs. M.A. Dayton, who resided with her parents; Mrs. C.A. Severy, who died April 16th, 1897; Hiram, Charlie and George; who reside near this city.

In 1866 he moved to Clayton county where he lived until his death. The last three months he was afflicted with heart trouble from which he was a great sufferer to the last.

He served his country twice as a soldier, first in setting the International boundary line dispute between the U.S. and Canada, in 1834. He was a private in Co. F, 37th Infantry of Iowa Volunteers* in the late war enlisting Oct. 1st, 1861.

Mr. Washburn was an honest citizen always ready to assist a neighbor or a friend, his home was the place he loved and cherished above all. He was a man that was well read and always kept up with the times in the latest news and current events. During his sickness he was very anxious to know the latest news of the war.

Many beautiful floral offerings were brought by kind friends. Rev. C.A. Marshall, of McGregor, delivered the funeral discourse at his home Friday morning July 1st, 10 a.m., his remains were laid to rest in the Oakland Cemetery. O.C. Buck had charge of the funeral, and everything was done to accommodate the large concourse of friends who gathered to do honor to the departed and his family.

The family wish to express sincere thanks to their many kind friends who assisted them in their affliction.

~McGregor News, Wednesday, July 6, 1898; pg 4

Notes:
*The Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion, gives Co. K, 37th IA Inf. (Gray Beards) rather than Co. F
*The boundary dispute may have been the Aroostook War (1838-1839), of which more can be found by using a Google search.