EDMONSON, Henry B.: Died 1910

EDMONSON, MEEK, WOODS

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Date: 8/31/2016 at 21:20:51

**Handwritten: St. Line Dem. Thurs. 22 Sept. 1910

THE GRIM REAPER
EX-SUPERVISOR H.B. EDMONSON PASSES AWAY

WAS VETERAN OF CIVIL WAR
And One of the Country's Most Prominent Citizens - Funeral Yesterday Afternoon.

Mr. Henry B. Edmondson, a prominent citizen of this county, whose illness has been frequently mentioned in these columns, passed away at his home two miles north of Bentonsport, Saturday evening, Sept. 18. Mr. Edmondson had been in feeble health for a year and a half or more and his death was not unlooked for. Mr. Edmondson was a veteran of the civil war, had been a county supervisor for six years, and was a large property owner. His death although expected, came as a shock to his friends, and brought forth expressions of regret and sorrow from all.

Henry Bascom Edmonson, the son of Alfred O. and Kittie Edmonson, was born in Kentucky Nov. 26, 1942, but was brought by his parents to this county when less than six months old., viz., in the spring of 1843, and brought to the farm in Washington township where he subsequently lived and died. Henry was the eighth child in a family of nine children. He was raised on his father's farm and educated in the district school.

On Aug. 6, 1862, at the age of 20, he enlisted in Capt. S.E. Paine's company, - company I of the 19th Iowa. - and served throughout the remainder of the civil war. He was mustered into the service at Keokuk and proceeding with his regiment to the frontier of Arkansas he took part in all the engagements in which his regiment participated, including the battle of Prairie Grove, siege of Vicksburg, battle of Yazoo City, the siege and capture of Spanish Fort and the battle of Sterling Farm. At the battle of Prairie Grove, where seven of Co. I were killed outright and 12 wounded, Mr. Edmondson was wounded by musket balls in both hips, which disabled him for three months, after which he rejoined his regiment. At Sterling Farm, La., nearly the whole regiment were taken prisoners, but Mr. Edmondson escaped and served his country faithfully until his discharge at Mobile, Ala., July 10, 1865.

Mr. Edmonson always had a kindly regard for all his veteran comrades wherever he met them, and had entertained reunions of Co. I at his spacious home, always making sure that their venerated and beloved old captain, S.E. Paine, should be present, and he was never so happy and so radiant as one these joyous occasions.

Mr. Edmonson was united in marriage, Jan. 7, 1868, to Miss Sarah L. Woods, daughter of A.H. and Elizabeth Meek Woods, who survives him. They never had any children.

Mr. Edmonson was selected supervisor about 1886 and served six years, serving during the time with James A. Fowler, Dr. Guernsey and J.Q. Hargrove. He was a capable and excellent supervisor, enjoying the fullest confidence of the people and the respect and regard of the other members of the board.

In his calling as a farmer Mr. Edmonson was highly successful, possessing something like 500 acres of land, upon which he had a commodious and tasty residence and other fine improvements. Mr. Edmonson was of a genial disposition, generous and always entertaining and had hosts of friends. He ranked among the best and most prominent citizens of the county.

The funeral was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a number from here attending, and Lieut. Francis Johnston of Co. I. being one of the pall-bearers.

**Handwritten: All see 73C

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book G, Page 189, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA