Pugh, Joshua 1828-1895

PUGH, WALTERS

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 11/15/2011 at 22:17:04

The Grinnell (IA) Herald; Jan. 15, 1895

--Joshua Pugh was born in West Virginia July 25th, 1828. Dec. 25th, 1853 he was married to Mary Ann Walters also of West Virginia. To them were born seven children, Phebe E., Sarah C., Amanda J., Wm. G., Elbert W., Charles M., and Emery M., five of whom are living and two, Amanda and Emery, are dead. Mr. Pugh has one sister and one brother living who attended the funeral. April, 1865 Mr. Pugh and family moved to Mahaska Co., Iowa, and twelve years later came to Grinnell where they have resided ever since. Four years ago he was converted at a revival meeting under the preaching of Rev. Matt. S. Hughes and united with the M.E. church, since when he has lived a consistent christian life. Although a man of very few words he was a faithful friend and good neighbor. He died Jan. 9th, 1895, aged sixty-six years. The funeral was held in the M.E. church and was conducted by Rev. T.B. Hughes assisted by Rev. J.W. Hackley, after which the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends. Mrs. Pugh wishes to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted her during the last weeks of suffering and sorrow.