Stebbins, Alexander C. (1830-1904)

STEBBINS, RAYMOND, SEAMAN, GUERNSEY, BROWER

Posted By: Linda Linn (email)
Date: 3/14/2011 at 15:53:32

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
12-16-1904

DEATH OF CAPT. STBBBINS

A. C. Stebbins died at his home on Clark street in this city about one o'clock on Tuesday morning. He had been in poor health for a long time but was not confined to his bed until the past few weeks. His wife died about two years ago and since that time the captain's health has been failing him. The loss of his life long consort preying heavily on his mind and breaking down his former rugged constitution.

The end came peacefully and like the stalwart heroes of old when he appreciated the fact that his earthly career was nearly ran he sat his house in order and met the angel of death as a brave man should.

Alexander C. Stebbins was born at Clinton. New York, on April 28, 1830. He is the last surviving member of a family of nine, nearly all of whom reached a good old age. When he was a boy his parents moved westward to Wisconsin and for many years, the family home was at Racine. For a great number of years he followed a sailor's life and sailed on the great lakes.

During the civil war he was a member of Company K, First Wisconsin heavy Artillery, and was promoted to Sergeant, and complimented by his superior officers for gallantry in the field. In 1848 he made the famous overland trip to California when so many dared the perils encountered in these days in the rush to the gold fields. He made the trip on another occasion and on one of his trips was on the road from February until August. He was united in marriage at Racine on February 26, 1851 to Melissa Raymond.

He is survived by four children, Mrs. Pitt Seaman, of Struble; Mrs. Frank Guernsey, of Pomeroy, Wash.; Mrs. E. D. Brower, and Bay Stebbins of this city, three grandchildren and one great grandson.

Captain Stebbins came to LeMars in 1872 and this has been the family home since. He engaged in the dairy business many years ago and the business is now conducted by his son.

Captain Stebbins was widely known especially among the older residents and was well liked and
respected. He was honest as the day, generous to a fault and once a friend always a friend. He was possessed of kindly traits of character, and had a fund of dry humor which was a pleasure to his friends. His domestic life was ideal. He was a devoted husband and a kind and indulgent father. Many warm friends will regret the passing away of that hardy pioneer.

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the home and the services conducted by Rev. W. T. McDonald, of Sioux City, formerly pastor of the First Methodist church in this city. The services were largely attended by old friends.. The pall bearers were A. Y. Weir, J. B. Perkins,
C. A. Tyler. W. M. Smith. W. H.Perry, C. H. Harp.

A quartette composed of E. A. Dalton, Chas. Wernli, Frank Wernli and Harry Briggs sang his favorite hymns.

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