Andrew J. Adkison (1894)

ADKISON, BENGE, PREBLE

Posted By: Cay Merryman
Date: 7/22/2004 at 16:24:23

The Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
December 21, 1894
Page 7, Column 1

A. J. Adkison, an Old Resident, Passes to the Beyond

After an illness of two weeks. Mr. A. J. Adkison died at his home in this city Saturday, December 13/15? at one o'clock a. m. He had been in poor health for some time, but his ailment had not taken on a serious form until two weeks ago. It began with catarrh of the stomach, complicated later with suppurated tonsils, and at the last with dropsy. He bore the suffering of his latter illness with patience and resolution, looking
forward to death with the quiet fortitude characteristic of his life. He was conscious until Friday evening.

Mr. Adkison was born at Brookville, Warren county, Indiana, July 26, 1821, where he grew to manhood.

He was united in marriage in 1846 to Anner Preble, who died in this city October 17, 1892. They removed to Vermillion county, Illinois, in 1847 and came to Winterset in 1856.

Mr. Adkison's life has been a busy and consistent one. He was a staunch advocate of temperance and good citizenship. He united with the Christian church of this city in 1856. Its history, written by those who know it best, would hold up among the foremost his name. He was the last charter member of Madison Lodge 136, I.O.O.F. where his enthusiasm and constant work for the good, of the order held him a place of high esteem.

Those who survive him of his own family are a son, Albert H., of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Orpha S. and a step-daughter, Mrs. A. M. Benge of this city. All three were present at his death. Of his father's family, only one, a brother, L. D. Adkison, Peru, Indiana, is left.

The funeral services were at the Christian church, Sunday at 2 pm. The attendance was much larger than the house could accomodate. It was under the auspices of Madison Lodge 136, I.O.O.F.

At the church prayer was offered by Rev. Storrs. Rev. Howard then gave a short sketch of Mr. Adkison's church life and work, full of excellent and comforting thoughts.......
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Winterset Review
Winterset, Iowa
Tuesday, December 25, 1894
Page 8

A. J. Adkison was born in Warren county, Ind., July 26, A.D. 1821, and died at Winterset, Saturday the 15th inst. He had a fatherless and penniless boyhood.

In early life he married a lady who lived only a few months thereafter. In 1846 he married Mrs. Anner Preble, who died in this city October 17, 1892. They removed from Illinois in 1856 and settled on a farm near Winterset and afterwards removed to town.

He leaves surviving him Albert H. and Orpha Adkison. Mrs. A. M. Benge is his step-daughter.

Mr. Adkison was the last surviving charter member of Madison Lodge No. 136, I.O.O.F. and was also a member of the old Lodge No. 69. He was a very enthusiastic member of the Order, which he joined A.D. 1851, and delighted in its teachings and work, as well as in all good works and deeds.
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Coordinator's note: First name from numerous census entries.

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