CHARLES MOREHEAD

MOREHEAD, LISTON, BERKEY, TRACY

Posted By: bj (email)
Date: 2/22/2004 at 18:23:52

Jackson Sentinel,Maquoketa, Iowa
Tuesday, February 14, 1922

Charles Morehead, son of Thomas and Vera Morehead, was born in Richmond, Virginia, May 10, 1933, and passed away at the home of his son Atwood Morehead on the evening of February 7th, 1922, at the ripe old age of 88 years, 8 months and 27 days. He is the last survivor of a large family of brothers and sisters.

In the late 40's, while still a boy, he came with his parents to Iowa, settling on a farm northeast of Baldwin, where he grew to young manhood. In 1852 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Liston, and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Martha Berkey, Mrs. Mary C. Tracy and Atwood Morehead, all residing in Maquoketa.

In the passing of Mr. Morehead, Jackson county loses another of her sturdy and respected citizens, one who was well versed in the vicissitudes incident to pioneer life, and one who met obstacles with a firm determination to surmount them. He lived the greater part of his life in Jackson county, and with keen interest noted the transformation of the wilderness into blooming fields, and Maquoketa from a few huts into thriving city, and the mode of travel from the ox-cart to the auto. About 35 years ago during the pastorate of Rev. W. C. Thompson, he was converted and joined the Free Methodist church. He has been a consistent member until death called him home.

About eight years ago he was bereft of his life long companion. Since that time he has been making his home with his children, who did all in their power to strew flowers in the pathway of his declining years.

Funeral services were held from the Free Methodist church at Maquoketa, Ia. Text was Revelations, 21st chapter, and the 4th verse. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. McDonald. Interment in Mt. Hope cemetery.