Zachariah W. Cole 1843-1914

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Posted By: IAGenWeb Volunteer
Date: 9/6/2014 at 14:37:24

THE SUN, Red Oak, Iowa, Friday, May 1, 1914

DIED IN MARSHALLTOWN

Z. W. Cole, a Resident Here Since 1869, and
Charter Member of Red Oak Christian Church --
An Old Soldier
 
Z. W. Cole, who went from here to Marshalltown a couple or three weeks ago, died there at the soldiers' home Monday morning, April 26, from cancer, from which he had suffered for several years. The remains were brought to Red Oak for burial in Red Oak cemetery, funeral services being held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. O. Wright preached the funeral sermon and the Odd Fellow lodge, of which deceased, was a member, escorted the remains to their last resting place and gave their burial service. The pallbearers were M. L. Stewart, Inda Stevens, Wilbur Cozad, Arthur Hersman, J. W. Rush and Carl E. Rapp.

Mr. Cole was born in Macon county, Ill., March 26, 1843, and moved to Iowa with his parents when a child. He served in the civil war for three years as a member of the 18th Iowa infantry and the Ninth Iowa cavalry, returning from the service in March, 1866.

He was married June 18, 1865, to Martha Witlock, at Brownsville, Ark., and they moved to Red Oak in 1869. With the exception of a short time when they lived in Council Bluffs, Mr. Cole had lived here ever since, engaging in the monument business. Mrs. Cole died several years ago, and on July 28, 1912, he was married to Mrs. Mollie Gillihan, who survives him. He was the father of six daughters, all of whom are dead. Three sisters and two brothers survive, as follows: Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Wymore, Neb., Mrs. Sarah E. Baynton, of Strawberry Point, H. H. Cole, Lentze, Ore., and W. B. Cole, of Pilger, Neb.

Deceased was a faithful member of the Christian church since 14 years of age. He was one of the charter members of the Christian church of Red Oak, and helped organize churches of that denomination in Elliott and Council Bluffs. he is the last of the charter members of the local church. He served in the organization as deacon for over 20 years. Mr. Cole was also a member of the Odd Fellow lodge and of the G. A. R.

He leaves many friends in Red Oak, whose hearts are saddened by his passing.