Alderson, Jonathan 1848-1928

ALDERSON, KNEWSTUBB

Posted By: Plymouth Co. Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/12/2003 at 21:26:21

Death Claims Seney Pioneer
Jonathan Alderson Dies Following a Brief Illness of Pneumonia
EARLY ELGIN SETTLER....Enjoyed a Large Acquaintance in the Community
December 20, 1928

Death claimed Jonathan Alderson, a well known and respected citizen of Seney for many years, at his home Thursday afternoon, following an illness of grip and complications lasting ten days. His great age precluded hopes for his recovery when he was first taken ill. Mr. Alderson was 80 years of age. He was born at Reeth, England, March 8, 1848, and lived there until he was fourteen years of age when he came with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Alderson, to America. They were early settlers near Shullsburg, Wis., and Jonathan Alderson lived and worked there until he became a young man.

Mr. Alderson came to Plymouth county forty-six years ago and settled in Elgin township where he lived the rest of his life.

Mr. Alderson engaged in farming and later lived in Seney, where he conducted a general merchandise store and was postmaster for several years. He was a leading figure in the community and enjoyed the trust and confidence of all who knew him and took a live interest in affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, joining the organization when a young man.

Mr. Alderson was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Knewstubb at Argyle, Wisc. She preceded him in death nineten years ago last August.

Mr. Alderson leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, Mrs. Elam Chapman of Sioux County and Miss Sadie Alderson living at home, and one son, John Alderson of Seney. A daughter, Mrs. Ida Kennedy, died eight years ago to the day upon which Mr. Alderson passed away. Another daughter, Leone, died when a child.

There are five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He is survived by two brothers and two sisters, James Alderson and George Alderson, Mrs. Ben Cooper all of Elgin, Nebraska and Mrs. E.M. Lancaster of Seney, Iowa.

The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Seney Methodist church and were very largely attended by old friends and neightbors. Rev. M. L. Metcalf, pastor of the church, conducted the services and paid a tribute to an honored pioneer and good citizen.

The pallbearers were old neighbors of long standing, Wm. Falk, Jacob Nussbaum, John Osborn, D. F. Mc Arthur, Grant Chapman and J.J. Deegan. The interment was made in the family burying plot in the LeMars cemetery.

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