Woodward, William 1831 - 1915

WOODWARD, BUCHANAN, SIDDALL

Posted By: Bill Waters (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:24

Source Cresco Plain Dealer Nov. 6, 1915, Page 6 Column 2

William Woodward was born March 2, 1831, at Watertown, N.Y., and passed away Monday evening, Nov. 1, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Buchanan, residing near Bonair, after having attained the age of 84 years and 7 months. At the age of nine years, Mr. Woodward moved with his parents to Toledo, Ohio, where he resided until 1854, when he came to Iowa, preempting in June of that year a farm located about a mile southeast of Cresco. In the same year he was united in marriage to Mary A. Siddall, one of the earliest if not the earliest marriages solemnized in the county. His wife preceded him in death on Aug. 15, 1901. To them were born seven children, three of whom are living and present at the funeral of their father; Mrs. Buchanan, of Bonair, and Mrs. Bertha Holton and Elmer, of Montana.

Mr. Woodward was identified with the earliest history of Howard county, having been elected its first recorder and treasurer at the first election held after its organization in June 1855. He held this office for two years, but was afterward at various times selected for responsible positions by his fellow citizens who knew him to be the soul of personal and business honor, serving at one time as one of the county board of supervisors and as assessor of the city of Cresco.

From the earliest days of the Baptist church in the county, he was actively identified with that denomination until his removal in 1889 to Dell Rapids, S.D., which was his home until his health failed about two years ago when he came to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Buchanan.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. Pettit; interment in New Oregon cemetery, Cresco, IA

Submitted by Ruth Seibert

James Ardell Siddall Family
 

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