Datus E. Sedgwick 1812-1898

SEDGWICK, KINDLE, NEWCOMB, WALKER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/3/2001 at 08:00:54

Datus E. Sedgwick was born in Thompkins County, New York, December 5, 1812. When 23 years of age, he married Mary Ann Kindle, and for 15 or 20 years they lived at Ithica, New York. To them were born 10 children, 7 daughters and 3 sons. One daughter died in infancy, and another, the wife of Rev. J. W. Newcomb, died at Warrensburg, Mo., in 1867. In that year they moved from New York; and in the same year the wife and mother died. In 1872 the subject of this sketch came to Bonaparte, Iowa, and in the following year was married to Mrs. Frank Walker. She and 5 daughters and 2 sons survive him.

Deceased was converted in early life, and at the age of 15 joined the Methodist church, of which he was a member till his death. He was an active and consistent member, and took a prominent part in church work until the past few years, when he was in feeble health. His demise occurred on Monday morning, Feb. 21, 1898, his age being 85 years, 2 months and 17 days. The funeral took place in Harrisburg township Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 23, 1898, conducted by Rev. A. E. Thornley, and the remains of the venerable man were placed at rest at Vale cemetery.
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Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 4, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA