John W. Litton (1901)
LITTON, SIMMONS
Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 6/17/2006 at 21:44:20
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1901
Page 11John W. Litton Dead
One of the long-time citizens of Madison County, John W. Litton, passed away at his home in this city, Monday night. Mr. Litton lived for a long time on a farm in Monroe township, then in Scott township, near Buffalo, and then in Winterset. He was well advanced in years and had been in poor health for some time, more however, as a result of an army wound, than from age. He leaves a wife and several grown children, though full particulars of his life is not known to be.
Mr. Litton was an honorable, upright citizen, beloved by his family and respected by his neighbors.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, 28 Mar 1901Obituary
John W. Litton was born August 29th, 1843, in Jefferson county, Iowa, and died March 18th, 1901, at his home in Winterset, Iowa, being 57 years, 6 months and 19 days of age.
He was married on December 10th, 1867, to Martha J. Simmons. To them were born 9 children, 6 of whom are living.
He enlisted in Co. G 30th, Iowa Infantry, and was mustered in Sept. 4th, 1862, and was wounded near Kenesaw Mountain, Georgia, shot through the right lung, from the effect of which he never fully recovered, at times having very bad hemorrhage and suffering more or less the rest of his life. The wound no doubt being one of the immediate causes of his death. He spent the winter of 1889 and also 1898 in middle Tennessee, for the benefit of his health.
He was converted at the age of 16 and joined the Baptist church, remaining a member of that denomination until the close of his life, being a faithful, consistent, and useful member of both Sunday school and church, having held the office of trustee for a number of years and taking special pride in the care of the building.
He was prominent in the G.A. R. work, being second officer in the local organization at the time of his death. He was always interested in matters pertaining to the good of the order, and was especially faithful in visiting the sick and attending funerals. His last illness lasted only 8 days. His death was peaceful and happy, assuring his family he was ready and willing to go and that Jesus was going with him through the dark valley.
________________________The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, March 22, 1901
Page 1Death of John Litton
John Litton died at his home in the east part of town, on Monday at midnight. He had been ill with pneumonia for some time. He was a member of Co. G. 80th Iowa Infantry, and during the siege of Vicksburg was shot through one lung. His funeral occurred Thursday from the Baptist church.
________________________Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 21, 1901
Page 3Jno. Litton’s Death
Jno. W. Litton died at his home in this city about midnight Monday March 18th after an illness of about a week. His death was not expected and was really hastened by the wound he received in his chest at the siege of Vicksburg.
Deceased was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, August 26th, 1843. He was a member of Co. G. 30th Iowa Infantry and an untiring worker in local G.A.R. circles. He was a member of the Baptist church of this city where the funeral services were held this morning at 10:30 o’clock conducted by Rev. Jacobs. John was a familiar figure in Winterset and had many friends. His wound prevented him from carrying any life insurance and his pension was his principle means of support. His death will leave his widow in poor circumstances.
Despite the bad weather the G.A.R. boys turned out in full force to honor their old comrade and the church was crowded with friends to discharge the last sad rites over a departed loved one.
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