STOUT, Ephraim 1830 - 1917

STOUT, MILLER, FRY, PATTISON, MCWHIRTER, FRAME

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/11/2016 at 22:18:40

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, February 14, 1917
Page 3

EPHRIAM STOUT, LAST OF FIRST SETTLERS HAS PASSED AWAY

Ephriam STOUT, the last survivor of the original settlers of Jefferson County, died yesterday afternoon at five o'clock at the home of his daughter S.W. FRY, nine miles southeast of the city. He had been bedfast for about six weeks, but had gradually been failing for some time.

Mr. STOUT was born In Illinois on August 26, 1836, and the same year his parents moved to Jefferson County, Iowa, where he had since resided. In 1858, near Glasgow, he was united in marriage to Miss Angelline MILLER, Rev. Heaton performing the ceremony. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children, Mrs. S.W. FRY, A.L. STOUT, W.C. STOUT, Mrs. H.C. PATTISON, Mrs. William McWHIRTER and Mrs. A. FRAME.

Mr. STOUT is the last one of the pioneers who came to this county in the first year of its settlement, and for many years has been one of the best workers who commanded the respect of everyone and his scores of friends will regret to learn of his death. Last month the STOUT homestead was burned down and since that time he and his wife have their home with their daughter, Mrs. FRY, who faithfully administered to his every want.

The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock from Ebenzer Church of which church he was a faithful member. Rev Burdine will have charge of the services and the remains will be interred in the Wright Cemetery southeast of the city.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Thursday, February 15, 1917
Front Page, Column 3

EPHRAIM STOUT PASSED AWAY TUES. AFTERNOON
Was One of the Original Settlers of Jefferson County; Last One to Pass Away.

Ephraim STOUT, who came to this county in 1836 and who is the last of the original settlers of this county to pass away, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. W. FRY, southeast of town. He had been in failing health for some time but was only confined to his bed during the last six weeks.

Mr. STOUT was born in Illinois in 1836, coming to this county with his parents the same year. He was united in marriage in 1848 (sic - Sep. 22, 1859), to Miss Angelina MILLER, who survives him. He is also survived by six child-ren (sic), who are: Mrs. S. W. FRY, A. L. STOUT, W. C. STOUT, Mrs. H. C. PATTISON Mrs. William McWHIRTER and Mrs. A. FRAME.

The funeral services are to be held this afternoon from the Ebenezer church and will be conducted by Rev. William Berdine. Interment will be made in the Wright cemetery.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: There is some conflict with his year of birth; his 1912 biography gives 1830 as the year, as does the 1900 census. However, his gravestone has 1831 for the birth year, and these obituaries say 1836. Will use 1830 at this point.