William W. Entler 1819-1894

ENTLER, BOADINHAMER, BOADENHAMER, BODENHAMER, COX, STAIR

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/30/2001 at 19:26:11

Paid the Debt of Nature.

ENTLER

William W. Entler was born in Hanover, York county, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29th 1819. When six years old he moved to East Berlin, Penn. There he grew to manhood, excepting five years spent in Baltimore, Maryland, where he learned his trade. He was married to Miss Sarah E. Boadinhamer Feb. 2, 1841. They came to Iowa in the spring of 1844, and settled in Van Buren County, near Bonaparte, where they made their home until the spring of 1867, when they moved to Bonaparte, where they lived the remainder of their lives.

"Squire" Entler, as he was familiarly called kept well informed on the principal topics of the day, and took a deep and decided interest in anything he engaged in. He [sic] great pride in educational matters and politics, and was in attendance at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore in 1872.

Nine children were born to them, seven sons and two daughters. Two sons and one daughter have died. His companion died on Feb. 11th, 1889. He leaves to mourn their loss five sons, Geo. W. and William of Chicago, Ill., Philip, of West Point, Ia., John S., of Bonaparte, Jacob, of Evansville, Ind., and one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Cox, of Bonaparte; also thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, one half-brother and one half-sister. He was a member of the German Reformed church.

He has officiated as Justice of the Peace about 40 years, and was conceded to be the best Justice in the county. His courts and trials were so handled and the evidence so carefully weighed before deciding, that mistakes were of very rare occurrence, and he had recently been elected for another term.

He died in Bonaparte, Iowa, Dec. 25, 1894, aged 75 years 10 months and 26 days.

The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church in Bonaparte, Dec. 27, 1894, Rev. G. W. Barber, of Eldon, officiating. The services were conducted by Bonaparte Lodge I. O. O. F., of which the deceased had been for years an honored member.
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Death of a Native of Hanover.

Wm. W. Entler died at Bonaparte, Iowa, on Christmas day, in his 76th year. He was born in Hanover and when six years old moved to East Berlin, where he grew to manhood. He learned his trade in Baltimore, and in 1841 married Miss Sarah E. Boadenhamer, an aunt of Wm. Boadenhamer and of Mrs. W. F. Stair, of this place. They moved to Iowa in 1844. 'Squire Entler served as Justice of the Peace for 40 years, and was conceded to be the best justice in the county. He took great interest in education and political matters, and was in attendance at the Democratic National convention in Baltimore in 1872. Five sons and one daughter are left to mourn his loss, his wife having died in 1880.

Deceased visited Hanover and East Berlin for the last time about five years ago.
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W. W. Entler Dead.

We regret very much to hear of the death of Justice W. W. Entler, of Bonaparte, which occurred Tuesday. Mr. Entler had not been well for some time, but had been at his office attending to business up to within a week. He died of some affection of the heart.

Mr. Entler was born in York county Penn., Jan. 29, 1819. In 1830 he went to Adams county, Penn., and engaged in merchandising for four years. He was married in 1841 to Miss. Sarah E. Bodenhamer, who died some time since. In the fall of 1844, -- over 50 years ago -- he came to visit this county settling in Harrisburg township. He was a leading citizen of that township, and served two terms as justice of the peace. In 1867 he moved to Bonaparte where he resided up to the time of his death. He served as justice of the peace continuously after going to Bonaparte, and must have held that office altogether 30 years. He was perhaps the best justice in the county, his courts comparing well with the district courts under some judges we have had. He was well versed in the insurance business and in legal mattes and forms of every kind. Mr. Entler was well informed on political questions. He was a democrat from principle and was always zealous in the cause. In 1872 he attended the democratic national convention at Baltimore. Mr. Entler was personally an honorable, just and good man. His death will be regretted and his loss will be felt by the whole community. The funeral is to take place this afternoon.
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An Old Citizen Dies Suddenly.

BONAPARTE, Dec. 28 -- Mr. W. W. Entler, who for years had been a justice of the peace at this place, and was an old residenter, died suddenly at his home in this city on Christmas day. He had not been sick any length of time, and it is thought that heart failure was the cause of his demise. His funeral was held from his late home yesterday under the impressive auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was an honored member. Quite a number of friends from various parts of the country were also present at the last sad rites. Deceased was 75 years of age.
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Death of a Former Baltimorian.

Wm. W. Entler, who was born in Hanover county, Pa., and subsequently became a resident of Baltimore, died in Bonaparte, Iowa, December 25, 1894, aged seventy-five years, where he had officiated as justice of the peace for forty years. He took great pride in educational matters and politics, and was in attendance at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore in 1872.
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W. W. Entler, of Bonaparte, Iowa, die December 25, 1894. Mr. Entler lived to be nearly seventy-six years of age, and had spent over fifty of his life in Van Buren county. He was prominently connected with the administration of affairs in his county for a number of years; was a justice for forty years. He wrote insurance for the last twenty years. Mr. Entler was a member in good standing in the Odd Fellows fraternity, and his remains were by them carefully laid away, on the 27th ult. The bereaved family have lost a kind husband and father; the citizens a strong and trusted friend, and the REVIEW a loyal supporter. We extend our deepest sympathy to most keenly affected by his death.

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

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