Lewis Paul Plowman

PLOWMAN, HISSEM, STRAIT, YOUNG

Posted By: David W. Plowman (email)
Date: 8/21/2004 at 21:54:25

Lewis Paul Plowman, son of Paul and Catherine Plowman was born February 25, 1859 on the farm owned by his brother Paul and passed away at his home January 29, 1940.

In July 1884 he was united in marriage to Laura I Wooley and this happy union lasted for 54 years. His wife passed away March 1, 1938. In Sept. 1884 he brought his bride to the farm where he resided for 56 years.

To this union was born five children, Verna Hissem, Alma Hissem, Delber, Wilmer, Willa Plowman all of Douds.

Besides his children he leaves to mourn his passing 2 son-in-laws George and Weldon Hissem and his daughter-in-law Anna Plowman. He was of a family of 12 children all preceded him in death except 2 brothers Paul and Levi of Douds, and 2 sisters Mrs. Anne Young of Bushnell, Nebraska and Mrs. Sarah Strait of Keosauqua. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and will be sadly missed by the community in which he had spent so many years.

Many changes have occurred to this community since he brought his bride to their one room log cabin surrounded by timber. He was an outstanding leader in the community working for public improvements, always interested in anything for the betterment of mankind. He was a kind and loving husband and father always interested in his children. His deep appreciation of any kind act was a striking characteristic of his personality.

Funeral services were held Wednesday Jan. 31 at 1:30 p.m., at Leando church in charge of Earl Chader of Douds. Interment in Leando Cemetary.

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