Alexander Cummings 1823-1901

CUMMINGS, CORWIN

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/4/2001 at 16:13:59

THE REAPER
Death Gathers Several
Pioneers the Past Week
PROMINENT CITIZENS
Were Among the Number--One a Business
Man of Forty-five Years Standing.
--All Are Deeply Mourned.
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It becomes our sad duty this week to record the death of two of our older settlers, T. H. Hopkins and Alexander Cummings, Sr. Both were well-known characters in our city and have a host of friends who sincerely mourn their departure. It is with regret that we note the passing of these men. They were good citizens and willing workers in redeeming our beautiful country and making it teem with prosperity. They were genial, kindly man and will be sadly missed by our citizens. Peace be unto them.
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Alexander Cummings was born in Ireland May 20, 1823, and died July 27, 1901, at the age of 78 years, 2 months and 7 days. He came to America when but a boy, living in Philadelphia, Penn., until the year of 1851 when he came to Iowa.

He went to California in 1852, returning in 1853 and was married to Miss Harriet Corwin July 23, 1854. She died June 8, 1891.

To this union was born seven children, five sons and two daughters.

He leaves to mourn his loss six children, five sons and one daughter, seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. One daughter having proceeded him to the better world. He was of a family of four children all having proceeded him to their home beyond.

Funeral services took place at the home Sunday, July 28th at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. R. Rolingson.
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I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.