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June 10, 1931 Meeting of Old Settlers of Cedar Co. Iowa.

Being the 95 Anniversary of the arrival of the first settlers and the anniversary meeting of this Old Settlers AssocIation met at 11 o’clock and assembled. Chas. Schwartzlander and Wm Gilmore Co.mitte.

1:30 P.M. meeting called to order by the President Chas Risby. Song America by Quartette. Prayer by the Rev. Poston. Reading of minutes of minutes of last year by Sec. Reading of obituaries for the past year by Sec. there being 90 deaths for the year. Song by the Quartette. Adress by Wm M. Dallas. Election of Officers for the ensuing year Mrs. Mildred Phelps of Springdale Iowa. Vice Pres. W. G. Weigen. Sec. H. W. Franco. Treasurer D. L. Decht. Executive Co.mmittee Chas Schwartzlander, C. L. Rigby, H. W. FranCo. and Mildred Phelps. Remarks by old settlers T. A. Shear, R. W. Hinkhouse, W. H. Phelps. J. T. Moffet called the roll of old settlers that was present. Collection was $6.19. Sec. was instructed to notfy Mrs. Phelpes that she was elected president for the ensueing year.

C. L. Rigby Pres. H. W. Franco Sec.

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Obituaries for 1931-1932

1. W. W. Cary was born at Rochester Iowa. Married Miss Nancy Crees Jan 1, 1902. Died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ia., June 9, 1931. Age 56 yrs.

2. Samuel T. Evans was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Died in Kansas City Kansas. Age 77 years.

3. WillIa., m Eugene Andre was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Feb 2, 1869. On June 22, 1904 he was married to Mary Jiek. Died at his home in Cedar Rapids Ia., age 62 yrs.

4. Miss Florence Alwilda Little was born May 4, 1837 near Lanack Ill January 4, 1859. Came to Iowa 6 yrs. later. Passed away June 28, 1931 at Des Moines, Ia., Age 72 yrs. 5 ms. 24 days.

5. Mrs. Melissa L. Agne was born May 4, 1837. Came to Iowa in 1868. Married to JaCo.b Agne in 1870. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Carroll at Ft Co.llins Co.lo. Age 94 yrs.

6. Henry Adams was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Passed away July 1, 1931. Age 74 yrs. 9ms. and 21 days.

7. Albert H. Licht was born near Lowden Ia., June 26, 1876. June 4, 1902 he married Miss Louise Butterbrodt. Age 55 years.

8. John P. Mathews was born south of Tipton April 1, 1842. He was united in marriage to Miss MarIa., Ingman January 12, 1871. Passed away July 12, 1931. Age 89 yrs. 3 ms. and 11 days.

9. Mrs. A. M. (Roberts) Co.cker was born in West Branch Ia., Nov 13, 1856. Married Arch M. Co.rker. Passed away at her home in S. D. July 4, 1931. Age 74 yrs. 7 ms. and 21 days.

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10. W. A. Ingman was born in Tipton Ia., Jan 29, 1865. Married Miss Dorthy Spence March 15, 1905. Passed away July 20, 1931 at a hospital in Iowa City Ia., Age 66 yrs. 5 ms. and 21 days.

11. Joshua WillIa., m Schultz was born in Tipton Ia., Feb 17, 1873. Married to Velva May Barttell on Dec 14, 1898. Passed away Wyman Ia., Aug 5, 1931. Age 58 yrs. 5 ms. and 19 days.

12. Aaron Wisener was born in Ohio July 26, 1838. Came to Iowa in the spring of 1864. In 1863 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Marker. Died at his home in Tipton Ia., Aug 13, 1931. Age 93 yrs.

13. Harmon Hinkhouse was born in German Feb 7, 1841. Came to U.S. and Cedar Co. Ia., when 17 years of age. Married iss Hannah Peters of MosCo.w Ia., Died Aug 7, 1931 in Kansas. Age 90 yrs. 6 ms.

14. James Whalen was born in Inland June 20, 1852. Came to America in 1863. He was married to Jane Simpson in 1874. He passed away at his home in Tipton Ia., Sep 5, 1931. Age 79 yrs. 2 ms. 15 ds.

15. Mrs. JulIa., A. Zeisig was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Dec 3, 1858. Married Charles A. Zeisig Sept 6, 1881. Died Sep 10, 1931. Age 72 yrs. 9 ms. and 2 ds.

16. Frank Shrope was born at Cedar Bluffs Iowa June 12, 1858. Died Sep 11, 1931. Age 73, 3 ms., 1 d.

17. Mrs. Margaret Brislain was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Died Sep 1931 at her home in Stanwood Ia., Sep 15, 1931. Age 62 yrs.

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18. John G. Sailor was born July 27, 1848 in Carroll Co. Ohio. He came with his parents to Cedar Co. near Cedar Bluffs in 1855. He was married on Sep 13, 1872 to America Chrisman. Passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. R. A. Fenton Iowa City. Died Sept 29, 1931 aged 83 yrs. 2 ms. 2 ds.

19. Mrs. Anna Peters was born at Tipton, Ia., Aug 3, 1857. Passed away at her home in Cedar Rapids Ia., Oct 6, 1931. Age 74 yrs. 2 ms. and 8 days.

20. Louisa Snyder Gilmore was born in Tipton May 30, 1865. Died at her home in Tipton Ia., Oct 5, 1931. Age 66 yrs. 4 ms. 5 days.

21. Frank Hamline SCo.tt was born in Tipton. 74 yrs. age.

22. A. C. T. Greger was born near Tipton Jan. 19, 1858. Died Oct. 5, 1931 at Denver Co.lo. Age 73 yrs. 8 ms. and 16 dys.

23. W. G. W. Geiger. He was born Feb 30, 1856 in Springfield Township Cedar Co. Ia. On April 8, 1885 he married Flora Helen Mancer of Carthage Ill. Passed away Oct. 8, 1931. Age 75 yrs. 6 ms. and 7 days. 24. Wm Bierkamp Jr. was born in Durant Ia., May 12, 1875. Died Oct 18, 1931. Age 56 yrs. 5 ms. and 6 days. 25. Charles Heiner was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Mar. 17, 1857. Died at his home in Lowden Ia., Oct 26 1931. Age 74 yrs. 5 ms. and 9 days.

26. Mrs. Ruth Geiger was born in Cedar Co.. Died at her home Topeka Kansas Oct 20, 1931.

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27. Mrs. Elisabeth Applegate Henrickson was born April 14, 1848. Married Andrew Henrickson of Cedar Co. Ia., March 11, 1869. Died at her home West Liberty Ia., Oct 30, 1931. Age 85 yrs. 6 ms. and 16 days.

28. Mrs. Angeline Simons was born May 31, 1945. Married Isaac Simons in 1867. They came to Tipton. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. M. Robinson Washington Ia. Died Nov 11, 1931. Age 74 yrs. Sarah E. Church Shearer was born near Tipton Ia., Nov 20, 1841. On Sep 8, 1863 she was united in marrIage with John Shearer of Tipton. Died Oct. 21st1931. Age 89 yrs. 11 ms. and 1 day.

29. Ross Leech. Died at his home in West Branch Ia., Oct 30, 1931. Age 82 yrs.

30. Mrs. Ida Isabel Long Shinn was born at Tipton Ia., July 12, 1856. Married John Shinn Feb 7, 1892. Died at her home in Blairstown Ia., Nov 7, 1931. Age 76 yrs. 7 ms. and 25 days.

31. J. A. Laubseher was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Dec 8, 1868. Died at Cedar Rapids Ia., Oct 30, 1931. Age 68 yrs.

32. Mrs. Chas. Smith died Nov 4, 1931.

33. S. R. Neiman was born at New Berlin Penn. Aug 24, 1844. Came to Tipton Ia. when 9 yrs. Married Ida C. Rumsey in 1873. Died at her home in Whitaker Kan. Nov 10, 1931. Age 87 yrs. 2 ms. and 17 days.

34. Lewis T. JaCo.bs was born in Tipton Iowa May 1, 1847. Married Blanche Catherine Parrott Dec 26, 1880. Passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. Robert Robinson in Seattle Wash. Age 84 yrs. 6 months.

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35. S. W. Sutton was born in West Chester Co. N.Y. Feb 6, 1844. Came to Cedar Co. Ia. in 1856. Died at her home in Santa Ana Cala. Nov 21, 1931. Age 88 yrs. 9 ms. and 15 days.

36. Mrs. Eva Elliott Mahler was born in Cedar Co.. Died at home in Seattle Wash. Dec 5, 1931.

37. & 38. Mr. & Mrs. Rufus Walker was born in Chautauqua Co. N. Y. Oct 10, 1854. Married Miss Carrie Curtis Dec 30, 1880. Died Nov 10, 1931. Age 77 yr 1 mo. Mrs. Rufus Walker was born Jun 14, 1857 Aurora Ill. Died at Omaha Neb Nov 10, 1931. Age 74 yrs. 10 ms. 1 day.

39. Mrs. Ella Linsley was born in Tipton Ia. April 16, 1866. Married John Barkley Fulwider on Nov 10, 1887. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles H. Ford Dec 2nd 1931. Age 67 yrs. 7 ms. and 16 days.

40. Samuel Galbraith was born in Cedar Co. Ia., May 15, 1866. He was united in marriage to SophIa Walenta Jan 13, 1892. Passed away Dec 9, 1931. Age 65 yrs. 3 ms. 24 days.

41. John W. Reeder was born Oct. 11, 1836 in Goshen near Cincinnati Ohio. Came to Cedar Co. Iowa when 14 yrs. of age. In 1861 Mr. Reeder was united in marriage to Sarah E. Lee. Passed away at his home in Tipton Ia., Dec 11, 1931. Age 95 yrs. and 2 months.

42. Bert Chaney was born near Stanwood Ia., Married Miss Elsie Hamilton. Passed away at his home in Broken Bow Neb.

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43. James H. Rothrock was born in Tipton in April 4, 1869. Died at his home in Clarendon Va. Dec 17, 1931. Aged 62 yrs. 8 ms. 13 days.

44. Abraham Pfaff was born in Canton Ohio March 15, 1845. Came to Cedar Co. Ia. when 6 weeks old. Married Elizabeth Isabel Richards June 24, 1869. Passed away at his home in Tipton Ia., Dec 20, 1931. Age 86 yrs. 9 ms. and 5 days.

45. Hellie Ann Marker was born in Darke Co. Ohioo May 17, 1851. Came to Ia., 1865. Settled in the Ceder Bluff neighborhood. Married to Newberry Miller Oct 17, 1869. Passed away at her home in Cedar Bluff Dec 28, 1931. Age 80 yrs. 7 ms. and 11 days.

46. Mrs. H. L. Dean was born in Cakham Miss. March 12, 1846. She was married to Hiram L. Degan Sep 6, 1867 and came to Tipton Ia., Passed away at her home in Oak Park Ill. Jan 2, 1932. Age 85 yrs. 10 ms. and 2 days.

47. Col. Edgar H. Yule was born in Red Oak Township Cedar Co. Ia., in 1873. Married Miss Pauline Sanford in Planfield N. J. in 1909. Died Jan 5, 1932 at Plainfield N. Y. age 53 yrs.

48. George M. Karns was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Nov 28, 1865. Married Miss Ida Wagner Feb 18, 1887. Died Jan 17, 1932. Age 66 yrs. 1 mo and 19 days.

49. Walter M. Pownell was born in Penn in 1844. Died Jan 9, 1932 in Springdale Township Cedar Co. Ia., Age 77 years.

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50. Elwood Tatum. Died at his home in West Branch, Ia., Jan 16, 1932. Age 82 yrs.

51. J. L. Denkennay was born May 6 1862 in Walcutt Ia., He was married Oct. 4, 1894 to Miss Della Smith. Died Jan 25, 1932. Age 69 yrs.

52. AmelIa., Kamer was born April 14, 1858 in tipton Ia., Died Jan 25, 1932. Aged 73 yrs. 9 ms. 11 days 53. John W. Wertzbaughen was born in Canton Ohio Jan 1, 1835. Came to West Branch Ia., in 1865. Married Christina of Canton Sep 4, 1860. Died Jan 27, 1932. Age 97 yrs.

54. Mrs. Margaret (Karney) Hart was born in Cedar Co.. Ia., Nov 6, 1858. Married Emory Hart June 21, 1876. Passed away at the home of her daughter in Wilmot S.D. Jan 17, 1932. Age 73 yrs. 2 ms. and 11 days.

55. Lee Woolison was born in Gambler, Ohio on Sep. 15 1845 and came to Iowa 1869. Married Miss CynthIa Idell Wilson. Passed away February 3, 1932 in Riverside Cala. Age 81 yr.

56. Daniel E. Ridenour was born in Cedar Co. Ia., June 30 1861. On Feb 28 1884 he was married to Fannie E. Highly. Died Feb 10 1932.

57. Mrs. John Kreinbrink was born at Wietsen, Germany May 9, 1856. Came to US when 9 yrs. of age. Married John Kreinbrink Nov. 17, 1876. Died Feb. 1932. Age 75 yrs.

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58. John F. Baldwin was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Nov. 24, 1850. Married Miss Abigail Blattles in 1876. Died at his home in Mt. Vernon Ia., Feb 17, 1932. Age 81 yrs. 2 ms. and 23 days.

59. Isabell (Bailey) Francy was born in Ireland April 2, 1847. Came to U.S. when a small girl to Mich. Married Geo Francy in 1874. Came to I. soon after. Passed away at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. E. Hopf at Austin Minn Feb 27, 1932. Age 85 yrs.

60. J. H. Stout was born Feb 22, 1850 in Cedar Co. Ia, On May 23, 1886 he was united in marriage with Mary C. Frederick. Died March 13, 1932. Age 82 yrs.

61. Margaret Healy Kennedy was born in Ireland Sep 4, 1844. On May 8, 1876 came to US when 5 yrs. She was united in marriage to William Kennedy. Died at her home in Tipton Ia., March 8, 1932. Age 84 yrs. 6 ms. and 4 dyas.

62. Geo. Howard was born in Cedar Co. Ia. Passed away at the home of his brother John G. Howard, March 15, 1932. Age 79 yrs.

63. George C. Hoover was born in West Branch Cedar Co. Ia., Passed away at his home in Washington March 12, 1932. Age 65 yrs.

64. Victor G. Coe was born in Clarence Ia., Dec 9, 1861. Died March 26, 1932 in Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton Ia., Age 70 yrs. 3 mo and 17 days.

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65. Ida (Robinson) Brooke was born Dec 17, 1858 near Springdale Cedar Co. Ia., Married Basil Brooke Dec. 7, 1892. Died at the home of her son D.B. Brooke March 23, 1932. Age 73 yrs.

66. Joanna (Wilkerson) Helmer was born in Maryland July 29, 1841. Married John Helmer in 1869. Died March 28, 1932 at St. Lukes Hospital Cedar Rapids Ia. Age 90 yrs.

67. WillIam Chappell was born in Red Oak Grove Cedar Co.. Ia., Sep 23, 1860. Married Miss Jennie Elsan March 1, 1917. Passed at his home in Tipton Ia., March 26, 1932. Age 62 yrs. 6 mo and 3 days.

68. Henry Twachtmann Sr. was born in Germany Oct. 22, 1845. Came to U.S. and to Cedar Co. when 24 yrs. of age. Married Dora Kollman Jan 3, 1875. Died April 1st 1932. Age 86 yrs. 6 mo and 9 days.

69. Mrs. Lena (Hiebst) Bucher was born near Cedar Bluffs Ia., Sep 5, 1850. Passed away March 29, 1932 at Jefferson Iowa. Age 81 yr 5 mo 24 days.

70. George WillIams. Age 68 yrs.

71. George Huber was born March 11, 1864 at Tipton Ia., Passed away at his home in Cedar Rapids Ia., April 7, 1932. Age 68 yrs.

72. Albanus Pearson passed away at his home in West Branch April 12, 1932. Age 80 yrs.

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73. Newton Shaffer was born Feb 6, 1863 in Cedar Co. Ia., He was united in marriage to Adeline Flalen March 11, 1882. Passed away at his home Suth of Nevada Ia., March 17, 1932. Age 69 yrs. 1 mo 9 days.

74. Nancy Josephine (Cronkhite) Wood, was born in Jones Co. Ia., Feb 28, 1854. United in marriage to Clinton Wood in 1873, and came to Cedar Co. Ia., Passed away at the home of her son Cars Wood at Moline Ill April 9, 1932. Age 78 yrs. 1 mo and 11 days.

75. S. W. Andre was born in this Co. 1853. Mrs. S. W. Andre died April 9, 1932. He died April 16, 1932. Age 79 yrs.

76. Nellie C. Edwards was born Nov 16, 1867 in Cedar Co. Ia., Died at her home in Cedar Rapids I., April 14, 1932. Age 64 yrs. 4 mo and 28 days.

77. JulIa Etta Herns was born in Cedar Co. Ia., March 4, 1868. Married John M. Kerns July 4 1884. Died April 22, 1932. Age 64 yrs. 1 mo and 18 days.

78. Seth Jennings was born March 4, 1863 in Cedar Co. Ia., Married Miss Cressie Kiser Dec 31, 1885. Died at his home in Davenport Ia., April 28, 1932. Age 69 yr 1 mo 24 days.

70. Lewis J. Munn was born in Cedar Co. Ia., March 25, 1856. Married Emma Rockholz. Died at his home in Maywood Ill. April 17, 1932. Age 76 yrs.

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80. Mrs. Elizabeth (Miller) McClain was born in West Troy N.Y. Sep 15, 1848. She came to Tipton when a small child. She was united in marriage to Israel McCain Sep 12, 1887. Passed away at her home in Tipton Ia., April 26, 1932 at the age of 83 yrs. 7 ms. and 11 days.

81. Alexander G. Downing was born in Bloomfield Ind. Came to Cedar Co. Ia., in 1854. Married Miss Mary E. Stanton in 1867. Died in Des Moines Ia., Age 89 yrs.

82. J. S. Wasser was born in 1851. Died May 12, 1932 in Santa Ana Cala. Age 81 yrs.

83. Rev. R. D. Parsons was born in Mass. in 1838. Married Flora Burr in 1867. Died in 1875. Married Hannah Pratt in 1876. He passed away at his home in Mount Vernon May 24, 1932. Age 94 yrs.

84. Mrs. Mary Ann (Wyant) Linton was born in cedar Co. Ia. Died at her home in Long Beach Cala.

85. Leslie Lightfoot was born in Wayne Co. Ohio July 24, 1853 and in early life came to Cedar Co. Ia., Married Cathrine Mackey Dec 31, 1877. Died May 26, 1932. Age 78 ys 10 mo and 2 days.

86. WillIam W. Hanna was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Died June 3, 1932. 87. James Lohmann died in Cedar Rapids Ia.

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89. Arthur J. Baker

90. Israel Leroy Peden.

91. Mrs. Jean Alsdurf was born in Iowa Township Cedar Co. Ia., Died at White Owl S. D. Dec 1931. 92. Susan (Phelps) Weeden was born near Springdale Sep 15, 1857. She was united in marriage with Robert Weeden on Dec 15, 1931. Age 74 yrs. 3 ms. and 16 days.

93. Mrs. G. J. Stine was born in Cedar Co. Ia., Aug 29, 1872. Died at Lisbon Ia., May 31, 1932. Age 60 yrs.

94. Ruth E. (Dodson) Osbaugh was born Nov 30, 1865. Died June 6, 1932. Age 66 yrs.