HEWITT, George: 1851-1926

HEWITT, SMITH, STEELE, PLOWMAN

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Date: 9/9/2013 at 14:51:51

Obituary of George Hewitt
**Handwritten: 1926

George Hewitt, youngest child of Ephriam and Mariah Hewitt, was born in Athens Co., Ohio, March 18, 1851, and departed this life May 5, 1926, in Leando, Iowa, at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ruth Smith, aged 75 years, 1 month and 17 days. He was the last one of a large family to answer the Master's call.

He came to Van Buren County Iowa in his early manhood and was united in marriage to Ella L. Smith in Sept., 1871, who passed away Sept. 27th, 1912. To this union 7 children were born. Two sons dying in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Retta Steele, Clarence E., Mrs. Ruth Smith, Otis L., and Mrs. Emma Plowman. He had been a resident of Van Buren Co. most of his life except a few years spent in Missouri. It was while living there that he expected Christ as his Savior and united with the M.E. church, later transferring his membership to Leando. About six weeks ago he was taken very ill and all that medical aid and loving hands could do was of no avail. Often during his sickness he prayed to be taken, saying he was ready to go. He was tenderly cared for by all of his children during his weeks of suffering and often spoke of how glad he was that they all could be with him. He leaves to mourn his departure, 5 children, 17 grandchildren, 7 great grand children, a number of relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were at 10:30 Friday at the Leando church, sermon by Rev. Wm. Heger assisted by Rev. Hamilton. Burial by the side of his wife in Leando cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 230, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA