Thomas Husted

FOWLER, HUSTED

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 3/18/2006 at 15:52:23

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, October 8, 1913
Page 1

Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly

Early Settler of Ohio Township, Passed Away At Home in Winterset

The people of Winterset were greatly shocked last Sunday morning by the announcement of the death of Thomas Husted. Especially were his old comrades of the Grand Army surprised and pained, by the unexpected tidings. He had been meeting with the veterans very regularly at their stated meetings, and until the death of his wife, a few weeks previous, was always sprightly and apparently in robust health. The loss of his faithful companion made a marked change in his demeanor, but it was supposed that this affliction would be alleviated by the passing days, and that he would be one of the last of that heroic band to receive the final discharge. Mr. Husted was a brave and faithful soldier during the war of the rebellion, of massive form and commanding presence. In civil life, he was industrious, honest and capable in all the vicissitudes and engagements of his calling. Beginning with nothing but a good name and a vigorous constitution, he accumulated a competency which he enjoyed and shared with his numberous offspring like an historic patriarch whom he resembled and which he in fact was.

The obsequies began Tuesday morning, at the family home on Summit street, where a short service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Pruitt, followed by the beautiful ritual service of the G. A. R., conducted by the commande of the post, John McAndrew. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Peru, where a more extended service was held, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams of St. Charles, attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. The body was laid away in the beautiful Ebeneezer cemetery, in sight of the old Husted home.

Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Iowa and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served till the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty three years, when the family removed to Winterset.

He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death.

During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of Old Ebeneezer church, when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church there and was immediately appointed an official member, and faithfuly performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years, he was excused from this obligation.

The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin all of whom were present at the funeral except Frank, of Washington, D. C. and Robert, of Osceola who died a few months ago.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, October 8, 1913
Page 12

East Peru

The funeral of Thomas Husted, of Winterset, was held at the M. E. church Tuesday at 2 o’clock. Interment in the Ebenezer cemetery.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, October 8, 1913
Page 7

Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Ia., and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa infantry and served until the expiration of his term of enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty-three years, when the family removed to Winterset.

He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death. During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of the old Ebenezer church; when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church here, and was immediately appointed an official member and faithfully performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years he was excused from this obligation.

The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin, all of whom were present at the funeral, except Frank of Washington, D. C., and Robert, of Osceola, who died a few months ago.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, October 8, 1913
Page 7

Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly

A wave of sadness swept over Winterset Sunday morning when the announcement came that Thos. Husted had died at his home at about 6 a.m. Mr. Husted had been in apparently good health and the news of his death was unexpected and came as a sudden shock to his host of friends and companions. Mr. Husted was a man who was beloved by all who knew him, and in his death Winterset has lost one of its most respected and honored citizens. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved relatives.

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