Lewis Crawford (1908)

CRAWFORD, PREBLE, RIPPEY, TERRY, WEAVER

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson
Date: 7/22/2004 at 09:52:02

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
March 1908

Lewis Crawford was born March 16, 1821, near Leesville, Lawrence County, Ind. Died March 19, 1908, at his old home near Earlham, Ia., being 87 years and 3 days old.

He wass married to Elizabeth Weaver near Belford, Indiana, October 4, 1849. To this union were born five children, all of whom are living. He moved to Madison county, Iowa, near Winterset in 1853 on what is now known as the old Sumner place; from whence they removed to the old home. His wife died June 26, 1864. He was among the earliest settlers of the county and had much to do with the surveying and naming of the townships of the county.

He was a veteran of the Mexican War, being a private of Co. F Regiment, Ind. Volunteers and served to the close of the war.

His form was laid to rest beside his wife in the (Primitive) Baptist cemetery north of Winterset. Was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of friends and neighbors.

He was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father, and a true friend to those who were in trouble. Was a Primitive Baptist in religious belief and was an old time Democrat, having cast his first vote for James K. Polk.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 26, 1908

Lewis Crawford was born in Lawrence county, Ind., March 16, 1821 and died at his home in Madison township, March 19th, 1908. He was married to Elizabeth Weaver in 1850 who died June 26, 1864. He moved to Madison county, Iowa in 1855, where he resided until death called him.

He was a veteran of the Mexican war, being a private of Co. F. Indiana Volunteers and served to the close of the war. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Agnes Terry, Jacob W. of Stillwater, Okla., Mrs. Mary Preble of Belgrade, Nebr., Mrs. Callie Rippey, Winterset and D. V. Crawford of Earlham. He was a kind husband and father and a true friend to the needy.

The funeral was held Saturday at the Baptist church north of town conducted by Rev. Young of Milo.
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The Madison County Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 19, 1908
Page 2

Local Tips

Uncle Lew Crawford, of Madison township died at his home this morning after a long illness. Mr. Crawford was eighty-seven years of age. He was one of the oldest settlers of the county and generally known. He was a man of sterling integrity and reliability of character. He was respected wherever known and had many warm, personal friends.
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The Madison County Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 26, 1908
Page 1

Obituary

Lewis Crawford was born in Lawrence county, Ind., March 16th, 1821, and died at his home in Madison township March 19th, 1908. He was married to Elizabeth Weaver in 1850, who died June 26th, 1864. He moved to Madison county, Iowa, in 1855, where he resided until death called him.

He was a veteran of the Mexican war, being a private of Co. F., Indiana Volunteers and served to the close of the war.

He is survived by five children, Mrs. Agnes Terry, Jacob W., of Stillwater, Okla., Mrs. Mary Preble, of Belgrade, Nebr., Mrs. Callie Rippey, Winterset and D. V. Crawford, of Earlham. He was a kind husband and father and a true friend to the needy.

The funeral was held Saturday at the Baptist church north of town conducted by Rev. Young, of Milo.

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