James S. Haynes (1820-1894)

HAYNES, DOBSON, PEARSON, CARTER

Posted By: Gail and Dennis Bell
Date: 6/11/2005 at 12:07:13

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 1. “Telegram was received at this place Tuesday stating that Dr. Haynes, of Tama county, was very low with little home or recovery. E. M. Pearson and wife and Nate Pearson took the evening train for his bed side. Mrs. E. M. Pearson is a daughter of Mr. Haynes.”

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 22, 1894, page 1, column 4. "Death of James S. Haynes. - James S. Haynes was born in Clearmont county, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1820. When about 8 years of age he started with his parents for Ohio**, but his father died before they reached their destination. At the age of 12 he was left without a home. He endured many bitter disappointments in his youth, but heroically met them, and faithfully toiled on, and by honest effort accumulated in this world's goods**, till at his death he was surrounded with plenty. In 1840 he was married to Rebecca Dobson and to them were born six children, six of whom are living and were present when he died. He came to Tama county, Iowa, in Sept. 1853, and settled near the place of his death. His wife died March 2, 1864. Having the care of several small children, he found it necessary to have some one care for them; accordingly, he was married to his second wife, Delilah Pearson, Sept. 12, 1864. To them were born four children, three of whom are living, and were present at the time of his death. He was converted when about 25 years of age, and was a class leader in the M. E. church for a number of years. He was also at one time a member of the Friend's church. He was a practicing physician for over 40 years, having an extensive practice as long as he could travel. He had made all arrangements to attend church two weeks ago last Sunday but was taken worse and finally died Feb. 12, 1894, aged 73 years, 1 month and 20 days. One week before his death I visited him. He was free to talk of the future as much as his strength would permit. When asked what words he had for his family he said: "I want them all to live christians," He also wanted his neighbors to live christians. Surrounded by his companion, children and grandchildren we prayed, and he said his mind was at peace with God. About one hour before he died he prayed for the Lord to take him out of this world of pain. He told his companion he could not stay with them much longer. "I must go," he said, "I have nothing to stay here for." He said, "Oh Lord, I wish I was with Thee now." He was perfectly conscious up to the last. He told his companions not to worry. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer. Text, Prov. 14: 32, Rev J. Hadley assisted in the funeral services, which were held in the Friends church near his home. He was buried in the Dobson cemetery. The procession was unusually large. The children all live near the home of their father except Mrs. E. M. Pearson, of Maxwell, Aaron Haynes, of Des Moines and Mrs. J. O. Carter, of Carroll, Iowa. D. M. Helfinstine." **Editorial note - spelling, grammar and punctuation used is from the original newspaper article.