Houck, Henry C. 1842-1912

HOUCK, SIMS, ERRETT, SHIPLEY, CROSS, KENNEDY, HALLIWILL, TEMPLE

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 10/27/2004 at 22:54:29

HENRY C. HOUCK DIES
THIS MORNING AT 8 O'CLOCK

This morning at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Mr. Henry Clinton Houck at the home of his son-in-law, Gene Errett.

Mr. Houck had been in poor health for some time and for the past two weeks he has been confined to his bed and has been a great sufferer. His wife died a number of years ago, and since that time he has made his home with Mr. Errett.

Mr. Houck is well known in Newton and vicinity and many will be sorry to learn of his death. He was seventy years of age, and until only a short time ago he had been quite active for a man of his advanced years.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. ~ The Newton Daily News, October 24, 1912

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Henry Clinton Houck

The funeral of the late Henry Houck was held at the Congregational church Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Geo H. Kemp gave a short address which was followed by the G.A.R. service after which the Masons took charge of the services, part of which was given in the church and the balance at the cemetery near Metz, where he now lies beside his wife who died a number of years ago.

O. N. Wagley, who gives the Masonic burial service beautifully gave it Sunday in a very impressive manner.

Miss Carrie Miles sang as solos, "Jesus, Savior, Pilot me" and "Nearer, my God, to Thee." Mrs. Fiske play her accompaniments.

The pallbearers were J. R. Hall, Andy Howard, Lee Westbrook, H. S. Efnor, John Hartwig, and John Hughes.

Little Elizabeth Errett, the only grandchild, Chas. Houck, a brother, and his wife of Des Moines, a sister, Mrs. Izora Shipley of Washington D.C., Bert Cross of Winterset, a nephew; Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kennedy of this city and Mrs. A Holliwell of Mitchellville, relatives of Mrs. Henry Houck, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Temple, of Des Moines, Mrs. Gene Errett's parents, were here for the funeral.

Henry Clinton Houck was born in Carey, Wyandotte county, Ohio, Mar. 18, 1842. With his parents he came to Iowa in 1854 and settled in Wayne county. In 1857 they moved to Jasper county.

On August 9th, 1862, he enlisted in Co. K, 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry and served three years receiving an honorable discharge July 31st 1865.

He took part in the following battles: Port Gibson, May 1st, 1863, Champion Hill, Vicksburg Landing; Edwards Station, Sabin Cross Roads, Cane River, Middle Bayou, Manasuri, Yellow Bayou, Opequam, Va. Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek.He was married on April 11th, 1869 to Sarah E. Sims in Newton. Two children were born to them, one who died at the age of three and a half years and Linnie Houck Errett, who died two and a half years ago.

He died Thursday morning, October 24th 1912, at his late residence with the Gene Erretts on South Second Avenue West.

The Henry Houcks lived on a farm west of the city for many years then they came into the city and opened a restaurant, first where the Jasper County Bank now stands, then on the east side and finally where the Star theatre now is, up until fourteen years ago, when he retired.

He was a member of the G.A.R. Garrett Post, and of Newton Lodge No. 59 A. F. and A. M. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newotn Iowa, October 14, 1912
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Passing of Another Veteran

It was not a surprise to the friends of Henry C. Houck when they learned that he had passed away last Thursday morning. He had been failing rapidly for several months, gradually braking down under an affliction the seeds of which were planted in his system during his three years service in the army, nearly 50 years ago; and when he took to his bed a fortnight ago, his friends realized that the end was very near and that “taps” must soon sound for the old veteran. He passed away in the early morning like a little child going to sleep. His death occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Eugene Errett, where he had been tenderly cared for by the family for over a year. His sister, Mrs. Zora Shipley, of Washington City, had been with him for over a month-cheering and comforting as only a devoted sister can, and with her brother, Charles Houck, of Des Moines, was at his bedside when the final summons came.

Henry C. Houck was born in Wyandotte County, Ohio, March 18, 1842; and passed his 70th birthday last march. He came with his parents to Jasper County in 1857, settling on a farm in Sherman Township, near what is known as Sugar Grove Church. In 1862 he enlisted in Col. John Meyer’s Company K, 28th Iowa Infantry and served gallantly for three years-participating in all the battles of Grant’s Vicksburg campaign; also those under Banks on the red river and with Phil Sheridan in the Shenendoah Valley-some of the most bloody battles of the civil war.

On the 11th of April, 1869, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Sims, whose father’s farm was near his own parental home in Sherman Township. She died in this city a number of years ago leaving him with one daughter, Linnie, who afterwards became the wife of Eugene Errett. She too, died two and a half years ago.

Funeral services were held in the Congregational Church, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Kemp. After the pastor’s address the ritual burial service of the G. A. R. was given by comrades of Garrett Post, followed by the Masonic burial service led by O. M. Wagley. Miss Carrie Miles sang two beautiful solos, accompanied by Mrs. Cornelia Fisk. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. R. Hall, Henry Efnor, John Hews, A. H. Howard, Lee Westbrook and John Hartwig. The remains were taken to the cemetery near Metz and laid to rest by the side of his wife, parents and other loved ones.

Little Elizabeth Errett, the only grandchild; Chas. Houck, a brother, and his wife of Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Izora Shipley of Washington D. C.; Bert Cross of Winterset, a nephew; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kennedy of this city and Mrs. A. Holliwell, of Mitchellville, relatives of Mrs. Henry Houck; and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Temple, of Des Moines, Mrs. Gene Errett’s parents, were here for the funeral. ~ Newspaper unknown.