Robert H. Willard (1812-1892)

WILLARD, COMSTOCK

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/4/2009 at 22:17:30

Maquoketa Excelsior, September 9, 1892.

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Robert H. Willard died at his home adjoining the town of Monmouth, Wednesday morning, September 7, 1892, at 3 o’clock. Deceased was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, March 7, 1812. He moved to this state in 1862 and settled on a farm near Smithtown, Clinton county, Iowa, where he lived until about 1887, when he moved to Monmouth. He was twice married. His first wife died in 1860. A year later, or just before coming west, he married again, and his second wife survives him. He was the father of twelve children, eight of whom survive him. Four of the eight live in this vicinity, viz: Mrs. C. W. Comstock and Robert Willard at Lost Nation, Jacob on the home farm, and Ira E., the Republican candidate for county auditor, is in business in Baldwin. Two sons are in the Black Hills, the eldest daughter in New York State and John resides in Marion, this state. Funeral services were held at the church in Monmouth this forenoon and were conducted by Prof. Stephen A. Wood, of Lost Nation. Mr. Willard was widely known and highly respected. He was an indulgent and kind husband and father, a generous, public spirited citizen and an obliging neighbor.