ANWYL, Thomas

ANWYL, OWEN, JONES, DUNCAN, WILLIAAMST

Posted By: Norma Jennings (email)
Date: 6/15/2009 at 09:45:11

THOMAS ANWYL CALLED BY DEATH
Prominent Leader in Welsh Neighborhood
WAS BORN In WALES

Died at his home in the Welsh Neighborhood Monday, March 5, 1917. Thomas ANWYL after a week's illness of pulmonary pneumonia.

He was the third child of Evan and Elizabeth OWEN ANWYL and was born near Machynlleth, Mongomeryshire, Wales, November 6, 1838. In 1852 the family emigrated to America and after remaining one year in New York came out to Iowa settling on a farm on the western boundary of Louisa county. (county line). Here he grew to manhod and remained on the old homestead where he spent more than fifty happy prosperoous years. In 1907 he turned over the management of the farm to his youngest son and built a comfortable new home on a beautiful spot in the midst of his accustomed surroundings and here he passed peacefully away last Monday afternoon.

Mr. ANWYL was married February 12, 1868 to Miss Ann JONES of Williamsburg and to this union six children were born, five sons and one daughter all of whom with their mother, were in attendance at the bedside during his brief illness.

The sons are Evan ANWYL, of Columbus City, J.J. and W. E. ANWYL of Crawfordsville, D. N. ANWYL of Washington and Fred ANWYL in the old home. The daughter, Mrs. W. U. DUNCAN lives in a comfortable home nearby. There are also ten grandchildren. Of Mr. ANWYL's father's family but one remains, a sister, Mrs. D. N. JONES, who is spending the winter in Florida and was unable to return for the funeral. The oldest sister Mrs. Evan OWEN died many years ago, while the youngest passed away in 1915. The death of the older brother Wm. ANWYL occcurred March 17, 1896.

Deceased had been blessed with a strong constitution and enjoyed excellent health throughout his long life. Time had dealt kindly with him and his unfailing energy, his youthful spirit and cheerful optimis seemed to gainsay the testimony of the years.

His sterling character and genial nature endeared him to all and he will be greatly missed by hosts of friends.

He united early with the Congregational church and seemed to find joy in the Master's service. He had served his church faithfully as clerk, as Sabbath school superintendent and teacher and had been church chorister for more than forty years. He possessed a voice of unusual strength and purity of tone and found the keenest enjoyment singing the songs of Zion. This consecrated service heartily rendered will ever remain a fragrant memory in the church and community.

Funeral services were held at the Congregatioal church Thursday after noon conducted by the veteran pastor Rev. Lloyd WILLIAMS of Oskaloosa assisted by ohter ministers of the vicinity. Interment in Cambrian Cemetery.

The sorrowing family have the full sympathy of a large circle of friends and the tenderest solicitude is felt for the bereaved wife, the devoted companion of a half century. May she find solace in her loneliness and grief.

(Probably from the Washington Evening Journal. This was the family of my sister-in-law Judith PIPER, dau. of Chester and Isabelle ANWYL PIPER, who is now deceased so I have no further information other than that contained here. A clipping I found many years ago for my nieces.)