Ole K. Prescott (1865-1909)

PRESCOTT, SIMONSON, JANDALL, JONDALL

Posted By: Alan Nicholson
Date: 4/26/2010 at 21:52:28

Roland Record
30 September 1909

Milford Farmer Seriously Hurt

Prominent Milford Township Farmer Has Terrible Accident by Being Thrown from Wagon, and the Wheels Passing Over His Body

As Ole K. Prescott was driving home from Nevada last Monday evening, where he had been with a load of grain, the wheels of the wagon passed outside of a culvert, throwing Mr. Prescott to the ground. He hung onto the reins in an effort to stop the team, but the wheels of the wagon passed over his body, breaking several ribs and otherwise injuring him internally. All during the night and the next morning blood was flowing from his mouth, and the physicians stated that it was a serious case. His many friends hope that he will soon recover.

Mr. Prescott is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Knudt Prescott, of this place, and a prominent farmer of Milford township, where he has resided for nearly twenty-four [years]. He lives several miles south and one mile west of here.

The family has been rather unfortunate as two of his brothers were accidentally killed some years ago, and it is almost a wonder that Mr. Prescott did not meet the same fate on this occasion, from particulars that we are able to procure at this time.

Roland Record
14 October 1909

Obituary of O. K. Prescott

Milford Farmer is Laid to Rest at Roland Cemetery - Was One of the Largest Funerals Held Here For a Long Time - Third of Family to Be Killed Accidentally

Ole K. Prescott, who died last Thursday evening at his home eight miles south of Roland, was buried last Thursday afternoon from Salem church, Rev. J. N. Sandven officiating. The church was filled with relatives and friends who wished to pay their last respects to the deceased. There were many and beautiful floral offerings. After the services the remains were laid to rest in the Roland cemetery.

Ole K. Prescott was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Knudt Prescott, of this place, and was born in Norway, Europe, January 19, 1865. When four years old he came with his parents to this country, settling in Lee county, Illinois. At the age of seventeen, his parents came to Story County, and he has since lived here. About 20 years ago, he was married to Miss Marie Simonson, of near Randall, to which union eight children were born. They with their mother are left to mourn their husband and father. They are Oscar, Elmer, Annis, Thomas, Marion, John, Edna and Amy. Besides his wife and children, he leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knudt Prescott, of near Ellsworth, and a sister, Mrs. Sam H. Jandall [Jondall?], of near this place, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Since he was married, he has lived on a farm eight miles south of Roland that he has leased. A few years ago he purchased his father's farm, but did not move onto it. He was a man who was always looking on the bright side of life, and was always happy.

The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of numerous friends and relatives in the hour of their sorrow.

[Note: The surname JANDALL was almost certainly an error in the original obituary and should have read JONDALL.]