Stone, Benjamin Frank 1834-1908

STONE, IRVINE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/26/2013 at 16:29:56

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Mar. 13, 1908, LP, C4

Uncle Frank Stone passed away last Sunday at his home after a long illness and was laid to rest in our cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Another old settler gone home

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer Mar. 20, 1908, LP, C4

STONE

Benjamin Franklin Stone was born in Ithica county, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1834. In 1837 his parents moved to Michigan where he lived until he was 18 years old, when he went to Indiana and four years later, 1856, he came to Iowa, which state has since been his home. The time intervening between his arrival in Iowa and his demise has been almost wholly spent in Howard county. His entire time was spent in improving and developing the land which he chose as his home.

By his honesty, integrity and readiness to help a needy neighbor Mr. Stone won a warm affection in the hearts of his fellow man.

In 1862 he was married to Jane Irvine. Two children, one son and one daughter were sent to cheer the couple of their journey through life. These with his devoted and faithful wife and five grandchildren mourn the loss of a father, husband and grandsire.

Mr. Stone died at the home of his son Will Stone Sunday, March 8, at 1 p.m., and was buried in the Howard Center cemetery, Rev. Leonard Elver officiating. A large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors gathered to witness the last rites and cheer the sorrowing family in this hour of bereavement.

Transcribed by Joy Moor8e from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers.

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