James Humphrey

HUMPHREY, MARSHALL, PIERCE

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Date: 11/2/2020 at 11:47:50

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, Iowa Friday, July 17, 1891 page 1

Our neighborhood was startled by the news of the sudden death of Mr. James Humphrey on last Tuesday night at about 10 o'clock. He was sick only a very short time. His daughter was the only person with him at the time, as help could not be got soon enough. He was eighty-three years old, and had been in poor health for some time. Rev. Campbell preached the sermon.

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, Iowa Friday, July 17, 1891 page 4

OBITUARY.

James Humphrey was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, April 4, 1809, and died at his home in Marshall township, July 7, 1891. He came to Iowa in the fall of 1853, first settling in Grandview. The following year he removed to the farm which he occupied to the time of his death. He was married to miss Nancy Marshall in 1837, who was a companion and helpmate for him until called home two years ago January last. Twelve children are the result of this union all except ....grew up to manhood....Of theses, six have.... surviving are Mary....lives at the homestead; T. M., who lives in California; J. R., in Nebraska; Mrs. Mattie Pierce, Denver, Colorado; and Stephen, who still occupies the home place. Mr. Humphrey's death was the result of old age and general debility. His funeral took place from the family residence, Thursday, the 9th inst. Services conducted by Rev. D. T. Campbell of Morning Sun. Burial at the Oakland cemetery, where the wife and children who preceded him had been laid to rest. The family have the sincere sympathy of numberless friends of the deceased.