CLARK, Loren 1831 - 1904

CLARK, VAN NOSTRAND, GREEN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 6, 1904
Page 3, Columns 5 and 6

CEDAR TOWNSHIP.

Loren CLARK died Monday morning after a long period of suffering. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 8, 1904
Front Page, Column 1

LOCALS

... Loren CLARK, an old resident of this county, died at his home east of town Tuesday morning. He had been sick a long time. The funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon. We have known Brother CLARK for many years and shall try to have an obituary notice next week. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 13th, 1904
Page 6, Column 2

LOCAL MISCELLANY.

TOWN AND COUNTY.

... The wills of Henry H. Kirkpatrick, deceased, and Loren CLARK, deceased, have been filed for probate with Clerk Lucas. ...

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 13th, 1904
Page 7, Columns 2 and 3

Death of Loren CLARK.

Loren CLARK, one of the best and best known farmers of Jefferson county, died at his home in Buchanan township six miles southeast of this city the 5th inst. He had been in ill health for a long time, and for two months had been in a critical condition. The body was interred in this city Wednesday, funeral services being held at the home by Rev. S. T. Horton, assisted by Rev. William Slack.

Mr. CLARK was born in Union county, O., July 29th, 183_ and the earlier years of his life w... (bottom of paper torn off - perhaps 10 lines are missing. Continuing with the next column.) ... four of whom are now living -- Charles W., Ada E., Roy and Clarence. Mr. CLARK had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church since early life, was active in its works and lived according to its teachings. He was a man of deep convictions, of undoubted integrity, and his death will be very generally mourned as the loss of a useful man and a good citizen. There are many friends throughout the county who sympathize with the family in this affliction.

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PROBATE OF WILL.

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To all whom it may concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Loren CLARK, deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson county, and that Monday, February 8th, A. D. 1904, at 2 o'clock p.m., it being the first day of the February term, 1904, of said court, has been set for proof and final hearing of same. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 8th day of January, 1904.

[L. S.] E. E. LUCAS,
Clerk of the District court
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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 15, 1904
Page 8, Column 3

Death of a Pioneer.

At eight o'clock Tuesday morn, Jan. 5, 1904, the light of life flickered out in the mortal frame of Loren CLARK at the advanced age of 76 years. He was born in Ohio but came to Iowa when a young man. In the early 70's he was married to Jane VAN NOSTRAND, who lived but a short time. He was again united in marriage a few years later to Laura GREEN, who survives him with four children: Chas., Stella, Roy and Clarence, one babe, little Maggie, dying in infancy. He purchased a farm one and one-half miles south of Beckwith in an early day and has ever since made that this home. During his long residence in Jeff. Co, he was actively engaged in farming and was identified with the religious interests of the community. He was a life long member of the M. E. church at Bethesda and as long as health permitted could always be found in his accustomed place on the Sabbath day, and whether he was Supt., teacher or a scholar, he was always there ready to perform his mission. He enjoyed the presence of his entire family during his last sickness, which was of several months duration. The funeral services were conducted at the Bethesda church Tuesday at ten o'clock, by Revs. Horton and Slack. A large concourse of people were present to pay their last respects to their friend and neighbor, after which the mortal remains were conveyed to the Evergreen cemetery and laid to rest to await the resurrection morn.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 20, 1904
Page 3, Columns 2 and 3

OBITUARY

Loren CLARK, long a resident of Jefferson county, died January 5th at his residence five miles east of Fairfield. He was born in Union county, Ohio, July 29th, 1831. He had lived on the farm where he died ever since coming to Iowa in March, 1851. He was married to Jane VANNOSTRAND July 18th, 1860, and she died January 20th, 1873, leaving no children. November 18th, 1873, he was married to Miss Laura GREEN of Richwoods. To them were born five children--Charles W., Estella, Roy, May and Clara, May dying in infancy. The others are among the respected young people of the community. Mr. CLARK professed religion and joined the Methodist Episcopal church at a meeting held in J. A. Galliher's barn in the summer of 1855. He was a faithfu... (bottom of page torn off and six lines lost. Continuing with next column.) ... his early manhood he was a successful school teacher. No unclean words or acts ever marred his manly character. He will be greatly missed in the home, the church and in the community where he had lived so long. He had a heart and hand for every good work. We can truly say as we think of him, "Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.156. Both wives are also buried on the same lot.