Christopher Columbus Steadman 1854-1903

STEADMAN, WEIHER, DEAN, BENNETT

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 3/8/2013 at 10:08:23

CHRISTOPHER STEADMAN

OBITUARY SKETCH.

Christopher Columbus Steadman was born near Bonaparte, on April 15, 1854 and departed this life September 12, 1903, aged 49 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Deceased was the second son of Jas. and Elizabeth Steadman and was of a family of seven children. Early in life he adopted the profession of stone mason and under the guardianship of his father followed this business until of mature years when with his brother the firm of Steadman Brothers was established which existed until his death broke the link which bound.

On January 30, 1887, Mr. Steadman married Miss Martha Weiher and two children came to add sunshine to the home and bless the union; Edna aged 12 and Willie aged 9.

Deceased is survived by the loving wife and children, his mother, two brothers, W. A. Steadman of Bonaparte and N. F. Steadman of Anaheim, Cal., and three sisters, Malissa Dean of Battle Creek, Mich., Emma Bennett of Tiffin, Ohio and Miss Steadman of Bonaparte, and besides there are the other relatives and numerous friends.

Deceased had been suffering with heart trouble for some years but he bore his affliction so patiently that his real condition was not known except by his brother, with whom he labored day by day, and to the immediate family and the news of his death came as a shock to his friends.

He was a charter member of Bonaparte camp No. 1049 M. W. A. and is truly mourned, as a good man, by his brothers.

Services were conducted at the home by Rev. Ayrault. The Bonaparte Woodman assisted by 18 Woodmen from Hillsboro, 3 from Bentonsport and 3 from Mt. Sterling had charge of an impressive service at the grave [clipping ends]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA