Lydia Ann (Philbrick) Newlon (1931)
COOK, GREEN, NEWLON, PHILBRICK, SHAMBAUGH, WILKINSON
Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 8/22/2006 at 18:39:09
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 22, 1931
Page 1Mrs. Lydia Newlon Dies
Mrs. Lydia Ann Newlon, one of the pioneer residents of Winterset, died Sunday, January 18th, at her home on South First street. Mrs. Newlon was 85 years of age, and had been in poor health, since she fell and broke her hip, four years ago. Her condition became critical, ten days ago, and she has gradually grown worse since then.
Mrs. Newlon came to Winterset, when she was a girl, eight years of age, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David H. Philbrick. The Philbrick home for many years, was on the location, now occupied by the Arcade hotel. She was married on October 25, 1863 to William C. Newlon. They were the parents of ten children, one of which died in infancy, and Charles C. and Milo, who have also preceded the mother in death. Mr. Newlon died in 1902. She leaves three daughters, and four sons: E. A. Newlon of Los Angeles; George of Helena, Mont.; Will C. Newlon of Ventura, Calif.; Mrs. Lida Wilkinson, Mrs. Mary Green and Frank Newlon of Winterset, and Mrs. Carrie Shambaugh of Booneville. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Darius Cook of Earlham.
The Rev. John T. Hall, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the funeral services, at Tidrick’s funeral home, January 20th, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 22, 1931MORTUARY
Lydia Ann Newlon
Lydia Ann Philbrick, daughter of Drusilla and David H. Philbrick, was born April 25, 1845 in Wabash county, Ohio, and died Jan. 18, 1931, at her home in Winterset, aged 85 years, 8 months and 23 days.
At the age of eight years she left her native state, coming to Winterset with her parents, and with them made her home in Madison county, Iowa, where she has since lived.
October 25, 1863, she was married to Wm. C. Newlon, who preceded her in death, passing away June 25, 1902. To them were born ten children, one dying in infancy, and Charles C. and Milo C. also preceding her in death. The children now living are Frank D. Newlon of Winterset, E. A. Newlon of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Carrie Shambaugh of Booneville, Iowa, George G. Newlon of Helena, Mont., Mrs. Lida Wilkinson of Winterset, Will C. Newlon of Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Green of Winterset. In addition to these who names have been mentioned, she also leaves 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Darius Cook of Earlham.
Early in life she became a follower of Jesus Christ, and has for many years been a faithful member of the First Baptist church of Winterset. About 4 years ago Mrs. Newlon fell, breaking her hip and has since that time been a constant sufferer, but during all her suffering has displayed a wonderful spirit of Christian fortitude and patience, thus exemplifying the Savior whom she served so many years.
She was a real mother, a home maker, and today her children rise up and call her blessed.
________________________The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 22, 1931
Page 1, Column 4 & Page 5, Column 5LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. LYDIA NEWLON
Death Comes Sunday after Years Of Ill Health Services Tuesday
Mrs. Lydia Newlon, a pioneer resident of Winterset, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Green on south First street. Four years ago Mrs. Newlon fell, breaking a hip and had suffered constantly since that time.
Mrs. Newlon was born in Wabash county, Ohio, April 25, 1845. Her marriage to W. C. Newlon took place October 25, 1863. She was Lydia Ann Philbrick, the daughter of Dr. David H. and Drusilla Philbrick. At the age of eight she came with her parents to Winterset and had since made her home here.
Dr. Philbrick was a native of Vermont and the family one of the most prominent in Winterset in Civil war days. He was not only a doctor but a pharmacist and entered the drug business when failing health made it necessary for him to discontinue his medical practice. He gave Winterset its first drug store, located where The News office now stands.
The Philbrick home, a low rambling structure, was built where the post office and the Stewart millinery store now are. The old brown house was for years a familiar landmark and was razed when the present post office was built.
Mr. Newlon was a Civil war veteran. After service in the Union army he entered the real estate business in Winterset and served four years as county clerk. His death occurred June 25, 1902.
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Newlon, one dying in infancy, Charles C. and Milo C. dying several years ago. Those who survive are Frank Newlon, Mrs. Phil Wilkinson and Mrs. Clarence Green of Winterset; E. A. Newlon of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. W. E. Shambaugh of Booneville; George G. Newlon of Helena, Montana; Will C. Nelwon of Ventura, California; fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Darius Cook of Earlham.
Services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock at the Tidrick funeral home conducted by Mrs. Newlon’s pastor, the Rev. John T. Hall of the Baptist church. Burial was in the Winterset cemetery.
________________________Coordinator's note: Transcribed as published, there is no "Wabash County, Ohio" and every census she appeared in said she was born in Illinois.
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