William Stuart 1851-1936

STUART, KNIPE, BURKHEAD, BUCKHEAD, SMITH, IVES

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 4/11/2015 at 01:07:34

Pioneer Buried at Armstrong
William Stuart, 85, Served in Legislature; Was Early Resident
Armstrong – Funeral services were held Friday [March 31, 1936] afternoon at the Methodist church here for William Stuart, 85, pioneer of Armstrong, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Knipe. Mr. Stuart came to Armstrong more than 40 years ago and took a prominent part in the starting of the town. He represented Emmet county in the forty-ninth general assembly of the state legislature. He is a charter member of the Masonic order in Armstrong and has been a Mason 60 years. He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Grace Knipe of Armstrong; Mrs. Alta Buckhead of Clemons; Mrs. Hazel Smith, Albert Lea, Mich. and Mrs. Mildred Ives of Pasadena, Cal. (Mason City Globe Gazette, Mason City, IA, April 3, 1936)

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Methodist Church for William Stuart, 85. Mr. Stuart came to Armstrong on the first train that pulled into the station when the town was established 44 years ago. He was a member of the Emmet Lodge No. 533 of Armstrong, being a founder and charter member. He was also a charter member of the first Methodist Church in Armstrong. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, four daughters, Mrs. J.B. Knipe of Armstrong; Mrs. O.Z. Burkhead of Clemons, Iowa; Mrs. H.F. Smith of Albert Lea, Minn.; and Mrs. R.C. Ives of Pasadena, Calif. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial was in Armstrong Grove cemetery. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, April 8, 1936)

Editorial Comment by G.A. Nichols
The death of Wm. Stuart, of Armstrong, removes from the county one of the old war horses. He was conspicuous in politics, financial circles and in church affairs. He was a builder, a man of conviction. He was oftener right than wrong and during our long acquaintance with him we admired him for his real worth. If there were more of Mr. Stuart’s character the country would not be in the chaotic condition that it is today. His efforts while in the legislature were always in behalf of the unfortunate and for the betterment of the state. (Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA, April 14, 1936)

Jack Creek – James and John Welsh attended the funeral of William Stuart of Armstrong Friday. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, April 15, 1936)