Charles Mead (1836-1894)

FISH, MEAD

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Date: 9/20/2005 at 16:03:28

MEAD, CHARLES (1836-1894)

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, March 8, 1894, page 1.
“OBITUARY – Charles Mead. The death of this prominent citizen was announced in last week’s issue of the TRIBUNE, as having occurred in Nevada, on Monday morning, Feb 26, 1894. Mr. M. was properly a citizen of Collins, having gone to Nevada only temporarily last fall, intending to return to his old home if his health should improve. He derived no benefit from the change, and continued to fail until the end came. The remains were brought to Collins on Wednesday and were taken to the M. P. church where the funeral services took place at 1 p.m. The music was furnished by the united choirs of the M. P. and M. E. churches and was very appropriate to the occasion. Rev. Rowley read the Scripture lesson, Rev. Ferguson, of Maxwell, offered prayer and delivered the sermon. Rev. Doty, of Maxwell, made a few remarks in regard to the life and character of the deceased, after which Rev. Belt offered a closing prayer. The face was then looked upon by the vast concourse of people as the filed by the casket. The pall bearers were, Capt. I. L. Smith, J. A. King, W. F. Swayzee, J. A. Mills, J. F. Martin and Cr. Dunderberger all of Nevada. The remains were then borne to the cemetery and were laid to rest in the family lot. The death has cast a deep gloom over this entire section of the country, for M. M. was well and favorably known by nearly all the people. Charles Mead was born in Penn., April 29, 1836, and was therefore 58 years, 10 months, and 3 days old, at the time of his death. He came to Ohio with his parents when quite young. The family came to Mendota, Ill., when he was about 17 years of age. He came to Iowa in 1866 and settled in Collins Tp., near where the town of Collins now stands. Here he engaged in farming and raising stock. He was one of the most extensive shippers in this part of the country. In all his business undertakings he was very successful, and accumulated quite a fortune. He was a man of wonderful energy and close business habits. His judgment was seldom at fault in a business matter. He was honorable and fair in all his dealings, hence he had the confidence of the people. He was very charitable in his feelings and generously aided worthy objects and persons. He was especially friendly to churches and ministers of the Gospel, and contributed to their support; he loved to entertain ministers in his own home, and numbers of them did share his hospitality. He was married to Miss Phebe Fish, March 15, 1871, who proved to be a worth companion in all respects. She and five children survive to mourn his loss. Two children are dead. The family will soon return from Nevada and take up their residence in their old home in Collins.”

BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa. STORY COUNTY, IOWA GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS Geneal. * F 627. S8 V. 1-6, pages 1-368, V. 7-11 pages 369-792, V. II pages 793-1128; Collins Township, Collins/Evergreen Cemetery, page 376. SEC – 1, ROW – 6, LOTS 22-28. LOT 22: MEAD (IOOF); LOT 23: Phebe V. MEAD Dec 4 1853 – Apr 29 1929; LOT 24; Ina B (MEAD); LOT 24: Ina Blanche dau of C & P V MEAD died Aug 10 1874 age 1 yr 3m 17ds, Etta Bell dau of C & P V MEAD died Aug 10 1889 aged 17 yrs 1 mo 26 ds; LOT 26: Etta B (MEAD); lot 27: Charles MEAD Apr 29 1836 – Feb 26 1894; LOT 28: Father (MEAD).