McCauley, James Robert 1828-1906

MCCAULEY, SCARBOROUGH, OFFILL, DALE, CORL

Posted By: Dawn Bentley (email)
Date: 8/25/2005 at 07:03:01

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Long and Beautiful Life Closed
James R. McCauley

The messenger of death has again entered our midst and taken from us one of our old pioneer and best citizens; it darkened the homes of loved ones and brought sorrow to the hearts of many friends. As someone has said, "When you think of a life like this it reminds us of golden grain, ripened and ready for the harvest and the cycle of the reaper."

James R. McCauley was born Nov 18, 1828, in Fayette county, PA, and departed this life Oct 12, 1906 at his home in Newton, Iowa. Had he lived until next November he would have been 78 years of age. When a child of seven he removed with his parents to Ohio. Eleven years later he came to Stephenson county, Illinois. January 31, 1856 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Corl. To this union were born five children. Deborah E. Scarborough of Colfax, Oscar M. of Monroe, Franklin L. of Mitchellville, Melissa A. Offill of Monroe and Henry E., all of whom survive except Henry who died in infancy. On April 19, 1866, the wife and mother was called to the heavenly home. Besides the children surviving he leaves eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In 1869 Mr. McCauley with his children came to Monroe, Iowa, where on January 1, 1874 he was married to Mary A. Dale of Fairfield, who survives him. To them were born two children who died in childhood. For about thirteen years he has been a resident of Newton, and the most of his life a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a regular attendant at the church services until the last year when he was hindered by the failing health of his present invalid wife. During her affliction he lovingly and tenderly cared for her and the separation of husband and wife at this time, the taking of the strong stay and support on whom she had learned to lean in he helpless condition, make the sorrow deeper and harder to bear. But loving children will care for her and the Everlasting Arms are underneath to sustain in this hour of trial.

Mr. McCauley's illness was of short duration, barely 24 hours. Suddenly and unexpectedly the Messenger came, and while supported by the arms of his Son. "He was not, for God took him"

The funeral was held on Monday morning at nine o'clock at his late home about a mile south of town, and the services were conducted by Rev. O.S. Baker. Many friends were in attendance at the funeral. The body was taken to Monroe and interred in the Silent City Monroe Cemetery.