John T. Welch (1923)

KENNEDY, LAKE, PEACH, WELCH

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 11/20/2010 at 14:53:53

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, September 13, 1923
Page 1

John Welch died last night, Sept. 12th, at the home of his son Pearl Welch, who lives near Peru, at the age of 70 years. Mr. Welch was born in Pennsylvania, but came here when he was a small boy, with his parents, and settled in Lincoln township. He has been in failing health for some time, but about six weeks ago he became critically ill with dropsy of the heart and kidney trouble. His family took him to the hospital at Creston, and they started to take him to Rochester, but he became so bad they thought it not wise to move him.

Mr. Welch lived on the home farm in Lincoln township for a number of years. He moved to Winterset several years ago, then moved back to the farm again. However, last spring he and his wife moved to Winterset, residing in the southwest part of town. He is survived by his wife who was previous to her marriage, Miss Martha Kennedy; and two sons, Pearl and Seldon; one brother, Samson, all of this town; and two sisters Mrs. Florence Lake of Orient and Mrs. Belle Peach, also of Winterset. No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral but it is thought at it will be held in Winterset, Saturday.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, September 20, 1923
Page 6, Column 5

Deaths

John T. Welch

John T. Welch, son of Samuel and Susan Welch, was born July 23, 1853, in Maryland He moved with his parents to Pennsylvania, afterward on to Iowa and settled In Madison county at the early age of 5 years, at which place he spent the remainder of his life.

On Feb. 24, 1885, he was married to Miss Martha Kennedy and to this union were born two sons. He united with the Baptist church when a young man, but later joined the Christian Union church with his wife.

Mr. Welch was an industrious farmer, enjoying the work in the field and with, his stock, never expressing any desire for any other occupation. He was a kind husband and generous, thoughtful father, always anxious to give the best to his boys. He was a great lover of his home and family, never willingly being separated from them.

Over a year ago he had an attack of the flu from the effects of which he never recovered and although a long sufferer he did not complain, even when in great pain. All that the loved ones could do was done, but he passed away at the home of his son, Pearl, Wednesday, Sept, 12th at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 20 days, He leaves to mourn his departure, a devoted wife, two sons, Pearl and Seldon, and a loving daughter-in-law, all of Madison county; one brother, Sanson Welch of Winterset, two sisters; Mrs. Laura Peach of Winterset and Mrs. Florence Lake of Orient, and also a host of friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday afternoon, conducted by the pastor. Rev. D. J. Shenton. Interment was in the Winterset cemetery.

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