SAMUEL HARRISON HEMSTED

HEMSTED

Posted By: Merrilee Miller (email)
Date: 2/18/2005 at 13:33:28

WAS ONE OF THE COUNTY’S OLDEST AND MOST HIGHLY RESPECTED MEN

The death of Mr. S.H. Hemsted, on of the well known and highly respected residents of this county, occurred at his home in Morse, Iowa, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. Mr. Hemsted suffered a stroke of paralysis about three years ago, from the effect of which he never fully recovered and to which his death is directly traceable. His last illness dates from the holidays, since which time he has been lovingly and faithfully ministered to by his daughter, Mrs. T.E. Schofield, and his sister, Mrs. Ella S. Hemsted, wife of Dr. J.W. Hemsted of Red Oak. All of his children were present during his last illness.

The deceased was born at Beechwoods, Lancaster Co., PA, Dec. 19, 1837, removing from there with his parents to Columbus, Ohio, and later to Iowa, this county. He was an intelligent, enterprising citizen; a man of spotless integrity, a king husband and an affectionate and indulgent father.

Surviving are two sons and eight daughters – Mrs. C. E. Endsley, West Branch; Oscar S. Hemsted, Morse; Mrs. T.E. Schofield, Gettysburg, S.D.; Mrs. C.E.Graham, Oasis; Guy S. Hemsted, Gettysburg S.D.; and Mable, Bessie, Esther and Mary, at home.

There are also three brothers and three sisters, one of whom is Mrs. A.J. Hershire of Iowa City.

The funeral services were held this afternoon at 1 o’clock from Christian church in Morse and later interment was made in the Morse cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. G.W. Furniss of West Liberty, a former pastor and family friend.

IOWA CITY CITIZEN – JAN 31, 1910.