Henry Macumber (1913)

FISHER, GONSETH, GREER, HUNTLEY, MACUMBER, WELCH

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 10/25/2008 at 17:22:26

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 12, 1913

HENRY MACUMBER - Death of an Old Settler

Henry Macumber, one of the early settlers of this county, died at his home in Lincoln township, Wednesday, March 5th, 1913. Mr. Macumber had been in poor health for several years. He came with his parents to Madison county sixty years ago, and since that time has been influential in the building up of the county.

He leaves five children to mourn his loss, Mrs. Nell Hess, Hyle, Otto, Mrs. Hattie Gonseth, and Mrs. Pearl Welch.

The funeral services were held on Thursday and interment made in the Clark cemetery.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 12, 1913
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Henry Macumber, son of J. A. and Emily Huntley, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1843, and died at his home March 5, 1913, after an illness of several years, aged 70 years and 22 days.

March 6, 1878 he and Nancy O. Fisher were united in marriage. Her death occurred on Dec. 13, 1892. Seven children blessed this union, one dying when a babe, Lou, June, 1897, at the age of 16. The five remaining children, Eell, Hess, Otto, Hattie Gonseth and Pearl Welch, with 7 brothers, Andrew, Alexander, Linze, Ed, John, George and Elsworth, and one sister, Esther Ann Greer survive him.

When a lad he came with his parents and brothers to Madison county where he has since resided. His life was a pioneers life. He saw this country change from virgin prairies to the fruitful farms. The Macumbers helped make Madison county history and he did his part. He was a man of ability and a kind heart, and was loved and respected by those who knew him best. The needy always found in him a friend. His children can truthfully say he was a good father and showed their affection by their loving and tender care of him in his last days.

The funeral services were held on March 6th at the Christian Union church, conducted by Rev. L. F. Davis and interment was made in the Clark cemetery.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 12, 1913
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Henry Macumber passed away last Wednesday morning at his home after an illness of several years. Funeral was held Thursday at one o’clock at Blue Front church conducted by Rev. Davis. Interment was made in Clark cemetery.

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