George Child (1832-1904)

CHILD, HALL

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/11/2011 at 23:09:30

From Story County Watchman March 11, 1904

Obituary.

Thursday at 12:35 p. m., after a lingering illness, George Child died at his home in this city. He was born in Bath, N. H., on December 15, 1832, where he spent the earlier days of his life. He came west in 1850 to Peoria, Illinois, and in the fall of 1854 moved to Nevada where he has since resided. He was married to Lavina A. Hall in October, 1853, at Mt. Morris, Illinois, she dying in 1881. He had eleven children of whom seven survive him and were at home at the time of the last call. He served seven years as sheriff of Story county, resigning to enlist at the opening of the war of he rebellion in 1862. He enlisted in Co. K, 32nd Iowa, infantry, was chosen as first lieutenant, and served until August 4, 1865, at which time he was honorably discharged.

He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of Nevada Lodge No. 99 of Masons, of this city, at the time of the calling to the future reward. During the years in Nevada he also filled a number of local postitions of honor showing the appreciation in which he was held by the parties who had charge of the workings locally, as well as electors.

The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Presbyterian church under the directions of Nevada Lodge of Masons who will turn out in force in honor of the man and the occasion, and the remains willbe laid to rest in Nevada Cemetery to await the last call.

In the same paper:

There will be a spectial meeting of Nevada Lodge of Masons Saturday morning for the purpose of attending the funeral of Capt. Child, at ten a. m. All members are expected to attend the funeral at the hour named, thus showing due honor to the deceased. The services will be held at the Presbyterian church.

From Story County Watchman March 18, 1904

The funeral of George Child was held Saturday as noted from the Presbyterian church in this city the sermon being preached by Rev. Sanford, Rev. Nye giving the opening prayer and Rev. Bunce the closing. The Masonic order turned out well and took charge of the work and gave their ritual service at the church and grave per their custom. A number of the Grand Army members also turned out in regalia and altogether the attendance was quite large.