Samuel Sloan Nicoson (1928)

BUCK, HARBIN, JAMES, MCCLEARY, NICON, NICOSON, SCHOONOVER, SLOAN, WHITT

Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 12/20/2005 at 21:34:49

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
January 10, 1929
Page 4, Column 3

Death of S. S. Nicoson

St. Charles, January 9. Special -

Samuel S. Nicoson, oldest son of Reuben and Letta Sloan Nicoson, was born in Sullivan county, Indiana, November 28, 1840, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lou McCleary, in St. Charles, December 31, 1928, aged 88 years, 1 month and 3 days.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Buck, December 18, 1861. to this union ten children were born, three dying when young, and Mrs. Ida Nicon James who died in 1905. Six children are still living: Reuben of Johnstown, Nebraska; Mrs. Sarah E. Whitt of Trolley, North Dakota; George of Hanley; Mrs. Lou McCleary and Mrs. Jessie Schoonover of St. Charles and Ira E. Nicoson of Alfalfa, Oklahoma. In 1864 he joined Company 4, 44th Indiana Infantry, and served until the close of the war. In 1876, he and his family came to Iowa. About fourteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Nicoson came to St. Charles, In January, 1927, Mrs. Nicoson died.

During the meetings held by the Rev. W. W. Williams, in 1890, Mr. Nicoson joined the Hanley Methodist church. He was a member of Model Lodge 315 A. F. and A. M. of St. Charles. He is survived by his six children, all of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. Whitt, and Ira, also one half-brother, John S. Nicoson of Danville, Illinois, and one half-sister, Mrs. Jane Harbin of Pleasantville, Indiana. He also leaves 25 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church last Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. F. G. Barnes, and burial was made in the St. Charles cemetery.
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Samuel Sloan Nicoson

Another early pioneer of Madison county has gone to his reward in the death of Uncle Samuel Nicoson who died last Monday night at 9:30 p.m., December 31, 1928, near the close of the year.

Samuel S. Nicoson, the eldest son of Reuben and Letta Sloan Nicoson, was born in Sullivan county, Indiana, on the 28th day of November, 1840, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lou McCleary, December 31, 1928, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 3 days.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Buck on the 18th day of December, 1861, with whom he lived in wedlock until her passing away January 28, 1927, a period of 65 years.

To this union ten children came to bless the home, three dying when quite young—Letta, Charley and Lydia, and Mrs. Ida Nicoson- James, who passed away in March, 1905, at the age of 29 years. Six children are now living – Reuben, the eldest, who now lives in Nebraska, Sarah E. now Mrs. Whitt, of Tolley, N.D., George of Hanley, Lou McCleary and Jessie Schoonover, of St. Charles, and Ira E. Nicoson, of Alfalfa, Okla.

Before he was married the Civil War was on. He offered himself to his country, but was rejected three different times; in 1864, he again offered his services and was accepted, joining Co. A, 44th Ind. Inf., serving to close of the War.

After his return, he with his wife and son, went to farming in the home state, later moving to Illinois. In February, 1876 he came with his family to Lee Township, Madison county, Iowa. Here and in the near vicinity, he farmed until 1886, he moved to South township, settling on a farm west of Hanley. On this farm he lived six years, then moved to Hanley, where for about twenty-three years he made his home. About fourteen years ago, Mr. And Mrs. Nicoson moved to St. Charles that they might be nearer the two younger daughters.

After the death of his life-long companion two years ago, he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. McCleary, who with his daughter Mrs. Schoonover, have tenderly cared for him in his declining years.

He was a member John Miller Post, which disbanded last year on account of the passing of its members. For 37 years he has been a faithful member of Model Lodge No. 315, A. F. & A. M. of St. Charles, and has been faithful to its teachings. He enjoyed to meet with the order, but for several years has not been permitted to be present on account of his infirmities. Mr. And Mrs. Nicoson were members of Model Chapter No. 174, O.E.S., St. Charles.

Mr. Nicoson was converted in 1890 in revival meetings held by Rev. W. W. Williams, in the Bridgeport school-house, joining the class which was later known as the Hanley Methodist Class. He did not transfer his membership after coming to St. Charles.

Mr. Nicoson was a man of robust physique and in his younger days knew what it was to toil on the farm or in the woods. He was a great lover of nature and understood its teachings. Mr. And Mrs. were very hospitable in the home. The “latch-string always hung out” for the stranger or those who needed a home. It was a place that friends and neighbors were glad to gather for they were always welcome. Honesty, integrity and uprightness were dominant characteristics of his life, and he taught them to his children.

He leaves to mourn, one half-brother, John S. Nicoson, of Danville, IL., one half-sister, Mrs. Jane Harbin, of Pleasantville, Ind., six children, Reuben, of Johnstown, Nebr., Sarah E Whitt, of Tolley, N. D., George, of Hanley, Mrs Lou McCleary and Mrs. Jessie Schoonover, of St. Charles, and Ira E. Nicoson, of Alfalfa, Okla. All except Mrs. Whitt and Ira were present. He also leaves 25 grand-children and 28 great-grand-children, besides many other relatives and friends.

The sermon text was from “Ruth” which was the same text at the funeral of Mrs. Nicoson two years ago. “Entreat me not to leave thee, nor to return from following thee; for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest I will lodge; Thy people shall be my people and thy God my God; where thou diest, I will die, and there will I be buried, The Lord do so to me and more also, if aught but death part theen and me.” These were the words he used when he proposed to the young lady who for 65 years was his companion.

In the passing of Mr. Nicoson, another Civil War veteran has answered the last roll call. Mr. Cheek is the only member left and he is now in Omaha, Nebr., for the winter.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Methodist church with sermon by the pastor, Rev. Barnes. Masonic services were held at the cemetery. The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of their many friends.

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