Aaron Pearson (1811-1894)

PEARSON, HUTSON

Posted By: Gail and Dennis Bell
Date: 6/17/2005 at 19:07:28

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, November 22, 1894, page 1. "OBITUARY - PEARSON - Aaron Pearson was born in Randolph county, North Carolina, Nov. 11, 1811, and died at the home of his son, Elias Pearson, in Washington township, Polk county, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1894, aged 83 years and 2 days. When a small boy he removed from his place of birth, with his parents to Indiana, where he grew to manhood. On the 25th day of January, 1832, he was married to Miss Huldah Hutson, by whom he was the father of four children, three of whom survive him, two sons and one daughter. In the year 1852, he removed with his family to Polk county, Iowa, and was the first man to enter land in Washington township. On March 29, 1881, Huldah, his wife, died. He was again married, March 15, 1882, to Mrs. Mary Pearson. His wife, Mary, died August 31, 1887. Being again left without a companion, he went to make his home with his son, E. M. Pearson, where he remained until his death. He had a birthright membership in the Friend's church. In 1844, he and his wife joined the M. P. church. In 1852, the M. E. church being nearest them, they gave their letters to the church. That society became extinct, and not willing to live out of church relationship, they united with the Methodist Protestant class, which was organized at Peoria, Polk county, Iowa, of which he continued to be a consistent member until death called him home to the church triumphant above. His funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Bunce, at the M. P. church, in Peoria, the 16th of Nov., 1894. The remains were interred in the Peoria cemetery to await the final day. C. C. BOMLEY." "CARD OF THANKS. - Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Pearson, also the other children, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to their neighbors and friends for their sympathy and help so generously bestowed, in the sickness and death of their aged father, Aaron Pearson, and will ever endeavor to remember and be faithful to others in like circumstances."

BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa. STORY COUNTY., IA GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS Geneal. * F 627. S8 S8 V. 1-6, pages 1-368, V. 7-11 pages 369-792, V. II pages 793-1128; Peoria Cemetery, page 487. SEC. - 2, ROW - 10 LOT - 25. Mary wife of Aaron PEARSON died Aug 31 1887 aged 66 yrs 18ds. LOT - 26. father Aaron PEARSON born Nov 11 1811 - died Nov 13 1894 aged 83 y 2d. LOT - 27. Huldah wife of Aaron PEARSON died Mar 29 1881 aged 71 yr 11 mo 29d.