Meikle, James -- 1837 - 1922

MEIKLE, BRYCE, CARTER, BRAY, CRAIG, HASSLINGER, REGAN, KERR, MITCHELL, TOPEL, LYDON, PECK, DREW, SHATTUCK, LANG

Posted By: Wendy Wright (email)
Date: 3/7/2010 at 21:11:49

James Meikle, Age 85 Passes Away Dec. 5th in Frankville

Frankville, Iowa, Dec 12- James Meikle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 20th 1837 and died at his home in Frankville, Dec. 5th 1922 aged 85 years, 6 months and 15 days. In early life he came with his parents to America and lived at Waupon, Wis., afterwards moving to Delafield, Wis., and later her resided at Waukesha, Wis. On Octover 6th 1850 he was united in marriage to Margaret Bryce......three of whom are living as follows: Mrs. Maffie Carter of Bailey, Iowa; Mrs. Nellie Bray of Ludlow; and Miss Jessie of Frankville, who tenderly cared for their father during his long illness. He is survived also by one sister, Mrs. Wm. Craig of Harlan, Wis., and 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two sons and one daughter preceeded him in death, Lewis, Hugh and Eliza. In 1867 Mr. Meikle and family came to Frankville and resided on a farm near the village through the winter months, but in March 1868, they moved to their won farm in Ludlow, where they lived for many years. They moved to the quiet village home in Frankville July 1st, 1900. Mrs. Meikle died Janyary 4th, 1916, and since then he has been cared for by his daughter Miss Jessie until he passed away after four months intense suffering which was patiently borne. He never murmered or complained but put his trust in God and often expressed his gratitude for all that was done for him.

Mr. Meikle was an industrious and successful farmer for many years. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him because of his upright life. On January 9th 1869 he united with the Presbyterian church at Frankville and remained a faithful member until he was called away to be forever with the Lord. The funeral services were held in the Community church on
Friday, December 8th, Rev J.C.B. Peck officiating and interment was made in the village cemetery. Those from a distance present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Carter of Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hasslinger of Harlen, Wis., Rev Van Nice, Mrs Estella Meikle and Chas. Regan of Waukon, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, Miss Maggie Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Topel and John Lydon of Postville, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Peck, Mrs. James Drew and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Shattuck of Decorah; Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Lang of Castalia.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank those friends and neighbors who so kindly assister us and sent flowers, during our recent sorrow and bereavment.--The Meikle, Carter and Bray families.