Alderson, James 1857-1929

ALDERSON, KNEWSTUBB

Posted By: Plymouth County Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/15/2003 at 20:31:34

James Alderson's Obituary

James Alderson was born in Reeth, Yorkshire, England on April 27, 1857, and died at his home near Elgin, Nebraska, on Jan. 6, 1929, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 9 days.

His parents immigrated to America when he was five years old and settled at Shullsburg, Wisc. When a lad of twelve his parents moved to Argyle, Wisconsin, and here he grew to manhood and received his education.

In 1879 he removed to Iowa and settled at Seney, Iowa, where he met and was united in marriage to Miss Nannie Knewstubb on December 23, 1882.

Eight children came to bless their home; three sons and five daughters, all of whom are still living. The daughters are Miss Myrtle, who is at home; Mrs. Ellen Koehler of Rosebud, S.D.; Mrs. Bessie Edwards of Portland, Ore; Mrs. Alydthe Carr of Elgin, Nebr.; Mrs. Mary Carpenter of Neleigh, Nebr. The sons are Irving and Clifford, who are at home and Leroy who lives at Pomona, Calif.

Mr. Alderson came to Antelope County in March 1888 and settled on the farm near Elgin, Nebr., where for the last 41 years he and his faithful wife have lived so happily. He has been identified with many public enterprises and has contributed in a very large measure to the up building of this community. A man of lofty ideals, high intellectual attainments and sterling integrity, he won and held the respect of the entire community.

Early in life he united with the Methodist church and lived a consistent Christian life. He was a member of the KPMWAAOUW and Highlander Fraternity and was active in support of many benevolent and charitable organizations. Besides his wife and children he is survived by one brother, George, who lives near his home and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Lancaster, of Seney, Iowa, and Mrs. Lucinda Cooper of Elgin, Nebr. Nineteen grandchildren and a host of friends who will sincerely mourn his loss.