Lois E (Bentley) JAMESON

BENTLEY, JAMESON, WRIGHT, STANDISH, CORTON, POWELL, CAMERON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/28/2017 at 22:22:31

September 7, 1823 ---- December 10, 1913

GOOD WOMAN IS ASLEEP IN DEATH
Mrs. Lois Jameson, 90, had strong personality
Came to Lincoln Township from Illinois in Early Day

Word was received by relatives here today of the death of Mrs. Lois Jameson at the home of her son at St. Paul. She was 90 years of age, a remarkable woman in many ways, who had been unusually active up to within the past year. Her late illness had been long and her death was expected several weeks ago. Her physician was amazed at her vitality. Her trouble was supposed to be cancer of the stomach, or some other malignant condition.

Mrs. Jameson was a pioneer of Black Hawk County, coming here in the early sixties with her husband, Hugh Jameson, who formerly had been a prominent manufacturer in Illinois. After meeting with reverses he came west, purchasing a farm in Lincoln Township. Mr. Jameson died shortly after coming west, and was buried in the old cemetery south of town. While living in Lincoln Township and later while living in Waterloo with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Wright, on Jefferson Street, Mrs. Jameson became well known. She was an active member of the Methodist church, having been converted in childhood. Her affiliation while here was with the First M.E. Church.

When Mr. and Mrs. Jameson came to Lincoln Township they brought with them a negro whom they called "Reed," a bright young man who had endured the hardships of slavery. He was given a good home, taken into the family circle as one of the members, and was assisted in many ways. He was loyal to his employers. Now the colored man, married and having a family of bright children, is prospering as a foremen in the packing house at Marshalltown. No one, on hearing of Mrs. Jameson's death, will shed more bitter tears of sorrow than this humble colored man, who was befriended when in need of a home.

Surviving Relatives.
W. R. Jameson of this city is a grandson. The Standishes and Cortons also are relatives. George C. Jameson of St. Paul is the only son. The daughters are Mrs. Hattie Powell, Mrs. Sarah Jameson, Mrs. Mary Cameron and Mrs. Almena Wright. The last named lives at Des Moines and is the mother of H. R. Wright, who is well known as having been a former state dairy and pure food commissioner.

Was Staunch Republican.
Though not having the right to vote and not craving that advantage, Mrs. Jameson was a true-blue Republican. There was no stauncher party supporter. She was well read upon current news and especially upon political subjects. Her knowledge of political economy enabled her to make a strong argument for the party to which she gave unvoting allegiance, from its inception in the latter fifties. Aged though she was, her eyesight was good and she was a great reader. She had taken the Courier for more than half a century.

Hospitality and good cheer were the predominating characteristics of Mrs. Jameson's home life. She rejoiced in making a home for the homeless. She was born in Wyoming County, N.Y., and came to Illinois in an early day.

Funeral Saturday.
The remains will arrive in Waterloo tomorrow evening at 5 o'clock via the Chicago Great Western, accompanied by the relatives. It is expected the services will be held from the First M.E. Church Saturday morning, conducted by Rev. J. E. Johnson, her former pastor, assisted by her pastor at St. Paul. Interment will be beside the husband in Waterloo Cemetery.

Waterloo Evening Courier -- Waterloo, Iowa
December 11, 1913