Albert Washington Kinkead

KINKEAD

Posted By: Richard Kinkead (email)
Date: 2/27/2003 at 08:28:52

Mt. Pleasant News - April 18, 1924

JUDGE A.W. KINKEAD -
On Monday, April 14th, at two o'clock the spirit of A. W. Kinkeadreturned to Him who gave itand a dignified, kindly man who had walked our streets fifty-three yearswas no more. Feb. 22, 1852 was the date of his birth at [H]omer, Licking County, Ohio, but when a mere lad he came to his grandfather's [Joseph Kinkead] farm near Morning Sun, on the eastern edge of Henry County. From there he came to Mt. Pleasant to attend the then celebrated Howe's Academy and after a time he began to study of law in the office of Henry and Richard Ambler.
Judge Kinkead was admitted to practice in July, 1875, and was the oldest practitioner at the Neuylo bar. In 1890-91 he was the county attorney for this county. Only the last year on account of failing health did he close his office and decline taking cases.
Saturday evening, April 5th, he suffered a slight stroke of paralysis which, however, was the beginning of the end and ten days later he passed away.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lorena Waller of New London, May, 1888, who after a short and happy union of some three years was called to the higher life, leaving him a little daughter, Leah, of tender years who fully repaid all her father's affection especially by her untiring attendance in these last days of his illness and who with her husband and daughter and a brother in Los Angeles mourn his death.
June 16, 1908, Mr. Kinkead was united in marriage to Miss Ida Beleal[e] at Ottumwa whose death occurred in January, 1914. Since this time he has lived alone, content, with his books, his friends of long standing and with frequent trips to the home of his daughter in Galesburg, Ill.
Judge Kinkead, as he was familiarly known, even when quite a young manbecause of his dignified manner and always courteous dealings was a great student of history and a constant reader. He was especially interested in the history of the Civil War and few were more familiar with its campaigns. He was an adept in the art of conversation and could take the most obtruse topic and make it alive with interest by his careful and accurate handling.
Judge Kinkead was for many years a member of both Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternal orders. He was a past master Masonic, being past master in the Blue Lodge, a high priest in the chapter and a member of its council. He also held the honor of Noble Past Grand in the Odd Fellows.
He was of Scotch-Irish descent, having more Scottish attributesthan Irish and, like the Scottish had a decided leaning toward theological discussion though he never affiliated with any church. He lived an honorable, upright life, true to himself, true to his friends and true to God.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon with a large number of friends present. Reverend Perdew conducted the services and amid a profusion of beautiful flowers the remains of Judge Kinkead were carried to their last resting place by Messrs. Jericho, Lines, Ely, Michener, McAdam and Bergdahl, who acted as pallbearers.