Tyler, George 1837 – 1901

TYLER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:46

Source: Decorah Republican Dec. 18, 1902 Page 4 Col 1, 2

Geo. Tyler was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Tyler, born in Marden, county Kent, England, July 10th, 1837, and died May 13th, 1901. Mr. Tyler came to America with his parents in 1853; settled in Franklin county, Ohio, where he remained five years, from there he moved to Greene county, Wis., lived there two years, then came to Winneshiek county, locating on what is known as “Col. Taylor’s farm,” north of Decorah. At this time he started in to make his life a success. His first, efforts were centered in running a 20-inch breaking plow with several yoke of oxen during the summer, and teaming to Lansing and McGregor in the winter. This business he continued for several years and by economy saved
sufficient to enable him to purchase a small piece of land, a part of which is the homestead which, at the time of his death, contained three hundred and forty acres.
Geo. Tyler was a man of sterling character, progressive, ever on the alert for anything that tended to the improvement of his surroundings and benefit to himself and neighbors, or the elevation of his fellow men. He took a great interest in the raising of all kinds of fruit and vegetables, as all can testify who had the good fortune to visit his place, and partake of the bounties that his richly-laden table afforded. By his long years of experience he had built up a model home, one which was envied by the passer-by. He was a worker and had no time for the drone: he surmounted all obstacles. In the midst of his busy life on the farm he always found time to attend all public meetings, both political, agricultural and horticultural, and took a lively interest in the same. He was of a jolly disposition, and nothing pleased him so much as the relating of some of his past experiences. Honest, industrious, enterprising, and up-to-date in everything he undertook. His loss is great both to our Society of which he was an honored member, to his home, to his country and to his county. May his good deeds, his progressiveness, and manly character be remembered by all those who were so fortunate as to be associated with him during his life.
Mr. H. A. Bigelow also rendered this commendation of the deceased
I had known Mr. Tyler more than 40 years. He was not what might be called a society man, yet he was of an extremely social temperament. He would not take a $5 bill to light a cigar but all guests at his bounteous table were more than welcome. His record as a neighbor, (which is one of the surest indices of character,) is without a rival. Mr. Tyler believed in laying up something for a rainy day. I am told that he began at the bottom of the ladder and by his energy and strict integrity he secured more than a competency to smooth the declining years on the down-hill side of life.
Mr. Tyler was public spirited. He believed in having the best of everything and was willing that others should profit by his experience and judgment. The life of Geo. Tyler was a good example to be followed by many of the young, middle-aged and old. In the death of Mr. Tyler your Society loses an honored and valuable member.
Thereupon the Society on motion appointed H. A. Bigelow, O. O. Lumen and A. K. Bailey a committee to prepare a communication to Mrs. Tyler and the members of her family an expression of sympathy with them in their bereavement.

Second submission

Source: Decorah Republican May 16, 1901 P 2 C 3

Another Pioneer at Rest.
The death, last Monday morning, of George Tyler at his farm northeast of Decorah, came as a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. It was scarcely known outside of his family that he was not feeling well, and even by them his condition was not deemed serious. For about a week he had been ill with rheumatism of the heart, but on Sunday he was much better apparently, and laughed and joked in his usual hearty manner. The relapse which followed must have been sudden and swift. From Alexander’s history of Winnesheik we learn the following facts relative to his life:—
George Tyler, second son of James and Lucy Bassett Tyler, was born July 10, 1837 in the county of Kent, England; his parents emigrated to the U. S. in the fall of 1845, stopping at Cleveland, Ohio, and the following spring went to Columbus, where they remained till 1851; then came to Greene Co., Wis., and to this Co. in the fall of 1853, and in 1857 came into Decorah tp. He married Miss Lucy Weeks Nov. 9th, 1859. She was born in Lenawee Co., Mich., in 1838, and died Sept. 27th, 1864. He was again married to Miss Rosanna E. Gillam, Feb. 5th, 1869.
Mr. Tyler is survived by his wife and seven children, William, of Sioux Falls, S. D., and Jeanette, of Battle Creek, Mich., by his first wife,{?} R. F., Albert, Clementine and Harry, who are at home, and Hattie, (Mrs. Brown) of St. Cloud Minn. He was not permitted in early life to enjoy many educational advantages, but in spite of this by wide breadth of reading, close observance of all phases of farm operations, and more than usual success in experiments, he became thoroughly posted and one of the best educated men in his life work. To this he join{?} splendid facility in tersely expressing with voice and pen anything he desired to say relating to any matter of practical agriculture. In this respect his life was a success. With little except sturdy industry he wrought out a competence which will be enjoyed by his family. In his death the public loses a progressive, enterprising citizen and his family a devoted husband and father.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the home.

Transcriber’s Note: Iowa Gravestone Photos show he is buried in Russell Cemetery.

Russell Cemetery
 

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