HUNT, Charles J. (1864-1907)

HUNT, BARSALOU

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 5/1/2023 at 14:00:17

Death of Charles J. Hunt.

Charles J. Hunt, superintendent of the Hancock county hospital, died last Saturday night at 10 o'clock. He had been confined to his home nearly all winter but of late he had seemed much better and was up and around the home Saturday. That evening he was taken with a hemorrhage, which caused his death in a short time.

Mr. Hunt was born in Benton county, Iowa, February 16, 1865. He came to Hancock county in 1882, which has since been his home.

On December 12, 1888, lie was married to Marry E. Barsalou. To this union were born three children, two of which, Clarence, and Howard, together with the wife, five brothers and two sisters, survive him.

Deceased had been superintendent of the county hospital and poor farm ever since it was instituted. He was a congenial gentleman and well liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs and M. W A.

The funeral was held at the county hospital on Tuesday, the service being conducted by Rev. Jackson, of Garner, and the remains were taken to Garner for burial, the Odd Fellows conducting the last sad rites at the grave.

source: News Tribune, Britt, Iowa, 21 Feb 1907, page 7, column 4