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Name

Company, Regt., State

Date of Death

Cemetery

County

Bailey, Daniel W.

CO. I, 40th IA. Infantry

Dec. 24, 1900

Oak Hill

Montgomery

Baylies, Willaim C.

CO. K, 10th IA. Infantry

June 25, 1918

Mount Hope

Montgomery

Gray, Absolom

CO. B, 37th IA. Infantry

Nov. 17, 1904

Mount Hope

Montgomery

Griffis, Noah H.

CO. C, 15th IA. Infantry

Oct. 19, 1919

Iola, West Cemetery

Allen

Kelsey, William

8th IA. Infantry

Jan. 26, 1913

Yates Center

Woodson

Linn, Ebeneezer

CO. E, 19th IA. Infantry

Jan. 12, 1906

Neodesha

Wilson

Malone, Martin W.

CO. F, 3rd IA. Cavalry

Jan. 8, 1921

Graceland Cemetery

Coffey

Oakley, Peter

CO. G, 34th IA. Infantry

Sept. 18, 1900

Lincoln Cemetery

Coffey

Pixley, Waldo B.

CO. K, 1st IA. Infantry

Nov. 7, 1919

Graham-Union

Cowley

Queary, Alexander

CO. A, 19th IA. Infantry

Jan. 17, 1894

Clyde Cemetery

Cloud

Woods, Joseph J.

12th IA. Infantry

Sept. 27, 1889

Oakwood

Labette

Wright, Wesley

CO. H, 39th IA. Infantry

Jan. 12, 1912

Cherokee

Crawford

Allen, Eli W

Grinnell, Ia., Tuesday, August 4, 1908

Eli W. Allen was born in Mooresville, Ind., January 13, 1840, came to Iowa in 1856 and settled at Blue Point, near Grinnell.  He enlisted in Company E, Fourth Iowa cavalry, at Grinnell, on the 28th of September, 1861, was discharged at Vicksburg, December 13, 1863, re-enlisted in the same company the next day and was finally discharged at Atlanta, Ga., on August 8, 1865.  He was married August 27, 1865, at Muscatine, Iowa, to Miss Matilda Parvin.  They moved immediately after their marriage to Grinnell, where they made their home during the greatest portion of their lives.  There were born to this union four children, two of whom died in early life, and two survive, Frank Allen of Valley Junction, Iowa, and Mrs. Ella McDonald of Dillon Montana.

Mr. Allen went to the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown April 13 last, and died of heart failure July 28, 1908.  He is survived by his companion, son and daughter, two brothers and four sister.

He was a man of very genial make-up, idolized by the members of his immediate family, loved by relatives, esteemed by friends and universally respected by all who knew him.  He was a sincere, devout Christian and died in the faith of the gospel.

His military service especially deserves perpetual memory and gratitude.  His company and regiment were memorable for their hardships in 1861 and 1862, for their achievements at the siege of Vicksburg, on their Meridian raid and, by the aid of the third Iowa cavalry and colored regiment, for saving Sturgis' army from annihilation in the Guntown disaster.  We would never forget on incident in Mr. Allen's personal experience.  One hundred twenty men were sent out to obstruct the road leading into Vicksburg.  Suddenly 600 Confederates dashed in between them and their camp.  Every man in charge of a Howitzer was killed or wounded.  Eli Allen and Henry Black of Grinnell saw it.  In the utmost peril they ling-   (the remainder of the article [PDF] was missed when the Stewart Library scanned it, contact them for further information)     Gravestone Photo

Submitted by:  Mary Hess

AVERY, ELI Goff article of the Seneca Tribune dated January 10,1923:

Eli Avery was born March 23,1831 in Pennsylvania and died at Lead, South Dakota on January 3 at the age of ninety-one years, nine months and eleven days.  Death was due to complications of old age.  Mr. Avery came to Kansas about thirty-three ago, locating in Goff, KS.  He was a saddle and harness maker by trade. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War enlisting in 1862 in Company B, 7th Regiment Iowa Calvery. Mr. Avery was married on January 28.1860 to Agnes McCall at Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Following her decease he was married Mary Ann McKinsey.  To the first union six children were born, to the second marriage one. There survives four sons and three daughters,  Those surviving are Charles H, Eli M. William R and Mrs. Della Gibbony.  Mr. Avery was member of the Methodist chirch, the G.A.R. and the IOOF lodge. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Goff on January 7 by Rev. A L Goudy. The burial was made in the Fairview cemetery at Goff, KS.

Submitted by: 3rd Great grandson Mark E.Gray markegray1@aol.com

PRINGLE, L. W. Lockridge Herald; Lockridge, Jefferson Co, IA; Friday, February 11, 1916:

L. W. Pringle, a well known resident of Fairfield and Jefferson county died suddenly Wednesday about ten o'clock.
He was just turning at the Mulenix barber shop at the southwest corner of the square when he was stricken and was
carried inside and physicians called but he had passed away before they arrived. Heart trouble was the cause of his death.

L. W. Pringle was born in Keokuk county, April 24 [or 21], 1841, being 75, years of age. He was married to Mattie Harkness and they made their home upon the farm on the Keokuk-Jefferson county line until ten years ago when they moved to Fairfield.

Later Mr. and Mrs. Pringle were in California for three years returning to Fairfield last fall. Mr. Pringle was an old soldier having fought in the Rebellion with the 30th Iowa. He is survived by his wife, who is lying critically ill at her home and one sister Lylis Hicks of Brighton, as well as the following children: Myrtle Kendall, Twin Falls, Idaho; Walter Pringle of Ollie; Bryce Pringle of Brighton and Makla Mitchell of Packwood, Ia. The time of the funeral has not been set but interment will be at McDowell Chapel, southwest of Richland.

TEETER, JOHN

John Teeter passed away Monday morning at 11:30 at his home one mile south of the city, after an illness extending over eleven months.

Mr. Teeter was the son of John and Mary Teeter and was born November 23, 184? [may be 1843] at McConnellsburg, Penn. When he was ?? years of age his parents moved to this county where he has since made his home. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary H. Varner [unsure of this surname] who survives him. To them were born three children, Dorwon Teeter of Benson, Minn., Mrs. Emmett Mahon and Mrs. J.W. Stephenson of this city. he is also survived by six brothers: George of Birmingham, Frank of Stockport, Robert and Noah of Glendale, Jasper of Pleasant Plain and Elliott of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Mr. Teeter served in the Civil war for four years in Co. M, 4th Iowa Cavalry. During his life he was a man who attracted many friends and his death will be mourned by a large circle of acquaintances.

PERKINS, J. L. The Enterprise, Birmingham , Van Buren , Iowa - Saturday, February 25, 1871:

Death of Major Perkins.

Major J. L. Perkins, senior member of the firm of J. L. & A.A. Perkins, after a long illness, occasioned by an affection of the throat and lungs, died at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Renshaw, on the afternoon of Wednesday. he was able to be about in the house in the morning but took suddenly worse and soon ceased to breathe.

Major Perkins went into the service as a Captain in the 25th Iowa infantry and served during the war, was with Sherman on his march to the sea, having been appointed Major of the 25th. He was a brave and faithful soldier, esteemed and beloved by his comrades. He carried the same qualities into private life, and has a huge position among the business men of the city. He held for some time the office of deputy U.S. Collector, which he resigned a year and a half ago.In this brief notice we cannot do justice to the memory of the deceased. he was still in the prime of early manhood, only thirty-three years of age, and has left a wife and two children, his parents, brother and a large circle of friends to mourn his early death. To all that knew him the feeling will come home that a good and true man has fallen. Another of the country's brave defenders has passed away. His memory will be treasured by his comrades and long held in grateful remembrance by many who knew and loved him well.--Hawk-Eye, Feb. 23.

A Little Scrap of History. Company "K" 36th Iowa Infantry Vol., which was raised in Monroe county and served three years in the war of the Rebellion, went out originally with 87 men, rank and file. By glancing over the Adjutant General's Report, we glean the following facts in regard to the company Thirty-five of the company never returned alive. Eight were killed in battle or died immediately after from their wounds. Twenty-seven died from disease and exposure. Seven were sounded in action and thirty-six were taken prisoners.

The names of the killed outright and mortally wounded were Wesley Banister, George W. Brott, Henry W. Cline, N. Hummel, Jordan Pike, Byron Richman, Smith V. Walker, and Abraham P. Waugh. Those who died of disease and exposure were Ira Hawkins, Johnathan P. Pots, James W. Taylor, Luther Baily, Alpheus L. Anderson, Creed H. Amos, Calvin G. Baily, Johnathan Christy, John Day, James G. Bigson, Wm. P. Hannon, Thomas J. Keeling, Calvin Lemons, Lewis Montgomery, W.H. Morris, James A. Murphy, Ferdinand Manda, Christopher Nickles, Ole Olson, David W. Potts, Eli Robins, Joseph S. Robertson, David A. Smith, Wm. H. Taylor, Robert L. Turner, and George Wiggins. The casualties o this company, is a fair sample of all the others which served three years. Such is the horrid history of all wars.--Albia Union.

Cathy Joynt Labath, Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/

HOCH, JACOB - 17th Iowa Infantry, Company I, Obituary and photo's of Family and Civilwar artifacts

SIPMA, SJOERD R - 33rd Iowa Infantry, Company G, Obituary, Photo's and Family Information


SNIDER, JOSEPH M. - Enterprise newspaper of Washington, Iowa: died 25 February 1920

J. M. Snider, veteran resident and poineer of the Eureka Community in Marion township passed away last Wednesday afternoon after a long and eventful life.  Mr. Snider's death was the first to occur in his family circle.

In the death of Mr. Snider, the Enterprise loses a staunch friend and supporter.  Mr. Snider's name was on the original Enterprise subscription list over 38 years ago and has remained there thru the many years since.  He was a fine old gentleman and has always been prominent in the affairs of his home community.

A Journal clipping gives his life history, "Death Wednesday afternoon removed one of the comparatively few remaining soldiers of the war of 1861 to '65 when Joseph M. Snider of Marion Township succumbed to heart failure at his home.  Altho he had not been in good health for the last two months, Mr. Snider seemed no worse that morning and had breakfast with his family. Later in the day he was seized with an attack of heart trouble and died at 3:10.

Mr. Snider had lived in this county since he was sixteen years of age and was one of the well known men in the southern part of the county.  He served three years in the army as a member of Company C, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry, in which were a large nuimber of men of this county.

Funeral Services were held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Eureka Methodist Church south of town, conducted by the Rev. T.F. Barker and interment was made in the Schrock cemetery.

Mr. Snider was born in West Virginia August 12, 1841 and came to Washington county when a boy, with his parents, Abraham and Rachel (Freeland) Snider, who located in Marion Township and the remainder of his life was spent in that community.  He was married Dec. 8, 1870 to Rebecca McCorkle, who survives him, with five sons and three daughters who are: Harry Snider of Appanoose County, Albert Snider of Willard, Colo., Will Snider of Rubio, Frank Tucker of Washington and Joseph B. Snider, also of this county.  There are two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Gordon of Washington and Mrs. Mattie Wilde of Berkley, Calif."

                                     

McCAMPBELL, ANDREW

"Andrew enlisted in Company C, 19th Iowa Infantry on August 18, 1862.  After participating in the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, he was captured new Morganza, La on September 29, 1863, in the same action in which his cousin, Samuel Porter Beard was killed.  He was sent to a Confederate camp in Tx.  Prisoners were exchanged and the Nineteenth was reunited at New Orleans in August 1864.  They participatd in scouts and forays new Pensacola, Fl and the campaign of Mobile.  He was discharged at Fort Gaines, Alabama on June 14, 1865." Per published McCampbell Genealogy.

Andrew McCampbell married Agnes Taylor, daughter of Iowa pioneer James Taylor and sister to Kansas Pioneer Edwin Maxwell Taylor and Samuel W. Taylor.  Sam was too young to join the Army when the war egan (14 years old), but he did join in 1864 at the age of eighteen.  He served in Co. F, Reg. Iowa Infantry Volunteers and Co C, 19th Iowa Infantry.  His wife applied for widow veteran pension benefits in 1931.


       

MUMMEY, BENJAMIN (MUMMY)  

Comrade Ben Mummey Answers Last Roll Call
Well known Civil War Veteran Summoned by Grim Reaper Early Tuesday Morning
Military Funeral Bapt. Church Friday
Was up and around as usual Monday; attending farm sale and visited sick friend was 73 years old.    

Comrade Ben Mummey, veteran of the Civil War, Commander of the C. Summers Post G.A.R. of Canby, and loyal American citizen, answered the final roll call early Tuesday morning at his country home 3 miles west of Canby, the immediate cause being heart trouble.

Comrade Mummey was apparently in his usual health, Monday attending the farm auction sale of Phil DeLong in the afternoon and mingling with friends in Canby in the morning.  One of his last acts in Canby Monday was to go to the hospital and cheer up Nels Peterson, who has been a patient there for more than four years, and who passed away only a few hours after Mr. Mummy called.

Monday evening at home, the Mummey household were all singing together some of the good, old songs, and as they finished singing "Face to Face" Mr. Mummey said, "Mother, that is one of the songs I want sung at my funeral when I die and the other is "Wrap the flag around me, Comrades"  Just before retiring he remarked to his wife, "Well I hope I sleep better tonight than I did last night." Which proved to be his last words. 

The next morning about eight o'clock his faithful wife reached over and tenderly taking her husbands hand, raised it and said, "Are you going to sleep all day?" The hand fell lifelessly by his side.  Mrs. Mummey hastily called her daughter, Mrs. Carpenter and when she entered the room, they found the body still warm, but the heart of the old soldier had throbbed its last.

It would seem as though Comrade Mummey had had a premonition of  his death.  A few days before his passing, he remarked to his wife, (so a friend reported to the News) "If anything should happen to me, I want to be buried on the highest point in the Canby cemetery, to the strains of "Wrap the flag around me, Comrades."  Mother, I have fixed everything, so that you will have nothing to worry over when I'm gone."

Military Funeral Friday in Canby

The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon at the Baptist church in Canby at 1:30 o'clock and will be largely a military ceremony.  The sermon will be preached by Rev. Rooks and a special musical program will be rendered by Mrs. C.B. Skorseth, Mrs. Henry Maschke, Mrs. Carl Meyers, and Mrs. C.E. Arnold.  All members of the American Legion and Clark Hanson Post, VFW are expected to meet at the Woodman's hall in uniform at 1:20 o'clock Friday afternoon and will march in a body to the church.  The pall bearers will be chosen from the ranks of the soldiers of the late war.  The Women's relief Corps and the few surviving member of the Canby C. Summers Post of the GAR will attend in a body.  The burial will occur at the city cemetery where military obsequies will be given by the soldier organizations.

OBITUARY

Benjamin Mummey, eldest of eight children was born in Nobles County, Ohio, April 15th, 1846 and died at his home near Canby, Minnesota November 18th at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 3 days.

When 15 years of age he moved to DeWitt, Iowa, with his parents, where he worked on a farm until 1865 when he enlisted in Co E. 8th Iowa Infantry.  He was sent to Memphis, Tenn., where he was put on provost duty.  He was then sent to Montgomery, Alb., to guard rolling stock until spring, when he took part in the Battle of Spanish Fort and Blakely, April 9th, 1865, and was then discharged some time in July 1866.

He married January 12, 1868 to Miss Harriet E Saddoris of DeWitt, Iowa, and lived there two years and then moved to Boone Iowa, in 1870.  He lived there until 1902, when they moved to Canby.  To their union were born eleven children, seven of whom survive.  They are Mrs. Daniel Lyons, Mrs. Clarence Eckley and Samuel of Boone, Iowa; George P and Harry of Montana; Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Canby, and twenty-five grandchildren.  All of the sons and daughters are expected here for the funeral.

Submitters notes: Born 4/13/1846 in Ohio, Died 11/18/1919 in Florida Township of heart problems.  He was a farmer. Book D-173-2.  Listed on Canby memorial program.  Canby cemetery B1L4w.  Arrived in Forida township by covered wagon from Boone, Iowa in 1901.  Co E, 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry.

Submitted by: Michelle Caveney

(C Sommer's GAR Post #94 is in Canby, Minnesota) 
       

MONSON, HENRY (HENRIK)

An Old Pioneer Dead
Henry Monson an Old and Respected Citizen of Clarkfield, Died Monday Morning  On Monday morning at about five o'clock occurred the death of Henry Monson, one of the pioneers of this county and the oldest resident of Clarkfield.

Henry Monson was born in Norway on the 10th day of November 1844 and came to this country with his parents in 1860 who settled in Iowa.  He remained there until October, 1864, when he joined the army, enlisting in Company F, 9th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry.  He served in the army one year and one month.  He was honorably discharged being physically disable and unable to continue service.

In 1865 he was married to Miss Anna Wilson, to which union eight children were born, four of who still survive.  They are: Mrs. Belle Anderson, of Clarkfield, Mrs. Mattie Johnson, of Middle River, E. Monson of Clarkfield, and Mrs.Lydia Soll of Wylie, Minnesota.  His wife died September 8th, 1903.

At the time of his marriage Mr. Monson was engaged in farming in Dodge County, MN., where he lived with his family until the year of 1878, when they came to Yellow Medicine County, where Mr. Monson took up a homestead, the site on which Clarkfield stands, the own having been platted by Mr. Monson and the railroad company.  He also took up a tree claim just north of his homestead.

Mr. Monson had been in very poor health for a number of years and for the past few months was confined to his home where he became weaker every day until death relieved him of his suffering at the ripe old age of 64 years, Mr. Monson was a very prominent man in business circles and did much of the good of our village, using his independence and oft-times donating sums for the good of the own which won him high esteem among his fellow man.  He was instrumental in the organizing of the First National Bank of which institution he was the president until the time of his death.

On the sixth day of October 1906 he was married to Britha Berge who survives him.  The many friends of the family sympathize with them in this their time of sad bereavement.  Funeral services will be held this Thursday from the Norwegian Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock. Storaasli conducting the service.

Submitters notes:  Born in Norway 11/10/1844.  Died 10/26/1908 at Clarkfield, he was a farmer.  Member of the Hanley Falls GAR D 173-2.  Buried at the Clarkfield cemetery.  1890 Soldier, Sailor, marine report Pvt. Co F 9th Iowa Cavalry.  Oct 11, 1864 to Oct 26, 1865, Disabled.

Immigrated to Iowa at the age of 17.  Joined the 9th Iowa Cavalry, Co F in June 1864.  He owned a farm in Dodge county, MN.  Came to Friendship township in 1877.  He was town treasurer and supervisor.  He married in 1866 to Anna Wilson, they had eight children.  Henry Monson of the town Lisbon returned Thursday from a visit in Dodge and Olmstead county, he was well satisfied with the farming situation here.

Submitted by:  Michelle Caveney

(Harry Walker GAR Post #176 Hanley Falls, Minnesota)
       

FREES, MARCUS LAFAYETTE

OBITUARY
"Mr. Frees died last night."  This was the word that passed around Wednesday morning among the acquaintances and former associated of the deceased.  It was even so, for Mr. Frees had passed peacefully away at a little after twelve o'clock Wednesday morning, Dec. 8th, 1897.  This termination of the fatal illness that had fastened itself upon him since last June, was not unexpected.' Marcus Lafayette Frees was born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, January 14th, 1848, and had he lived until the 14th of next month would have been fifty years of age.  His parents moved to Iowa in 1854 and settled in Cedar Rapids, where he lived until a few years after the close of the War.  He enlisted in Co B., of the 9th Iowa Cav., Volunteers in Sept 1863 and was discharged there from in March 1866, serving over two years.  A few years after the close of the war he moved to Austin, Minnesota, where he was married twenty-two years ago, dying in the morning of his twenty-second wedding anniversary.

Of his father's family of six, two sisters survive him: Mrs. Steel of Porter, Minnesota, and Mrs. Kimbo of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  The deceased with his family have resided here for the past 17 years.  HE had two sons, one of which preceded him to the spirit world, and the other with his wide and stepdaughter, Mrs. E. Chester, and his two sisters are left to mourn, besides a wide circle of friends and comrades.  But they mourn not as those who have no hope.

The funeral will take place tomorrow, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Chester of Springfield.  C Summers Post G.A.R. will have charge of the services.

Submitters notes:  Born in 1848 in Ohio.  Died Dec 8, 1897 from cancer, he was a carpenter.  Book B-38-25.  Member of Canby GAR.  Buried in Canby, Minnesota, unmarked grave, Lot #B4L3w, listed on the Canby memorial program.  Resided in Norman township in 1890.  Soldier, Sailor, marine report 1890 Co B, 9th Iowa Cavalry, Pvt., Sept 5, 1863 to March 23, 1866, Disability Incurred: crippled.

Submitted by:  Michelle Caveney

(C Sommer's GAR Post #94 is in Canby, Minnesota) 
       

LANDRU, HIRAM K

One of the old soldiers of Canby was called to his final reward Saturday night at low 12, when Hiram K. Landru succumbed to a siege of pneumonia after a few days of illness.  He leaves a widow, two sons and two daughters to mourn his death.  The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, Rev. K.C. Hinderlie officating and burial was made in the Canby cemetery, the following acting as pall bearers; R.M. Gifford, W.F> Smith, J.F. Kuni, A. Hewitt, West and B. Mummey.  Hiram K. Landru was born in Nomedal, Norway, June 5th, 1839, and came to this country with his parents in 1842.  His people first located in Rock County, Wisconsin, but later settled on a homestead in Winnebago where he went to school and grew into manhood.  In 1861 he went back to the Badger state and was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Lundestjern, returning later to the old homestead in Iowa.  In 1864 he responded to Abe Lincoln's call for patriots to quell the rebellion and become a member of the 32nd Iowa, a part of the 16th army corps, under Generals Canby and Smith, which gained national fame through its participation in the capture of New Orleans and Mobile.  In those of his young days Mr. Landru gave a good account of his Viking blood coursing through his veins.  At the close of the war he returned to his home and was elected sheriff of his county in 1867 and did his duties so well that he was promoted to county auditor and elected for three successive terms, in which he served his county with credit and distinction.  33 years ago, when Iowans first began to learn of the superior advantages of Minnesota, Mr. Landru came to Canby and took a tree claim on Sec. 12, town of Fortier, which he has kept and conducted up to the time of his death.

Submitters notes:  Born in Norway 6/5/1839 died from pneumonia 2/15/1913 in Canby, Minnesota, was in real estate. Book E-53-4.  Member of the Canby GAR, buried Lot#B3L18w, 1890 Soldier, sailor, marine report: PVT CO B, 32nd Iowa Inf. Feb 9th, 1865 to July 28th 1865, Disability Incurred: injury to back?  List of Pensioners on the roll Jan 1st, 1883 Injury to back & Res. Disabled Kidney, $4.00 May 1880

He came to the United States when he was three years old, and settled in WIS. Later he moved to Iowa and enlisted in the Co B., 32nd Iowa volunteer Inf. and served to the close of the war.  After the war he returned to Iowa and in 1880 moved to Canby.  He received $4.00 a month from the army for injury to back and kidney problems. For a few years after coming to Canby he engaged in the insurance and implement business.  Mr and Mrs Landru had four children; Clara (Mrs. Bruce Brown) Alvin N; Lilly (Mrs E. A. Pickney, of St Paul; Henry E.  Biographical history Pg 370

Arrived in Sept 1880 arrivals from Winnebago, MN.  The father started a machine shop and built a home in Canby.
IA 32nd Infantry Co B. Residence: Forest City, Iowa. Born in Norway. Civil War: Age 25. Enlisted 9 Feb 1865. Mustered 9 Feb 1865. Private. Discharged from the service for disability 28 Jul 1865, Montgomery, Alabama. Post war: A veteran named Hiram K. Landru of Canby, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, in May 1880 was granted a pension of $4 because of an injury to his back resulting in disability of a kidney. Sources: (ISW-V p80) (Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, living in Minnesota, publ. 1994, Park Genealogical Books, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota)

Submitted by:  Michelle Caveney

(C Sommer's GAR Post #94 is in Canby, Minnesota)
       

HENDRICKSON, ANDREW

An Old Soldier Passes Away

Another old veteran-Andrew Hendrickson-answered the final summons, January 3rd, at the age of 81 years and 8 months, and was buried from St. Stephens church, Rev. Paul Moen officiating, and was laid to rest in St. Stephens cemetery Jan 6th.
Mr. Hendrickson was born in Roros Norway, in 1835, and came to America in 1854, when he was nineteen years old, settling in Decorah, Iowa.  In 1862 he enlisted in the Civil War, where he served for over three years, when he was mustered out, after which, he returned to his occupation, that of a farmer.

In 1868 Mr. Hendrickson was married to Helen Brevig, coming to Deuel county, S.D. in 1880 and later to Canby, where they have lived for the past four years, Mr. Hendrickson's health began to fail, until invalidism overtook him an for the past fourteen months he was confined to his bed, practically helpless.

The deceased is survived by his wife and six children; Miss Anna Erickson, of Toronto, S.D., Mrs. Ingered Olson, of Brandt, S.D., Henry, John, Carl and Helmer, the latter remaining at home to take care of his father.

The few remaining old soldiers living in Canby, attended the funeral in a body, as did the Women's relief Corps.  Just before the earth closed over the coffin, each of the ladies of the W.R.C. threw a minature American flag on the casket, a custom followed by this order, when an old soldier marches to the "Last taps of the drum"

Mr. Hendrickson made a disposition of his property some years ago.  For the past eight years he has been nursed and cared for by his youngest son, Helmer, in consideration of which, the son was bequesthed the home property, where the old gentlemen breathed his last, and where Mrs. Hendrickson will continue to reside.

Submitters notes:  Born in Norway 4/27/1835, he died 1/3/1917 from heart problems at Canby, Minnesota.  He was a farmer. St. Stephen, Norman Twp. Lot# R11 Book E 75 9.  1890 Soldier, Sailor marine report: PVT Co E 38th Iowa Inf., 31 July 1862-15 Aug 1865.  Post office address: Toroutr, S Dak.  Disability Incurred: Sun stroke

Submitted by:  Michelle Caveney

       

HANSON, RASMUS

Rasmus Hanson Called Home
Rasmus Hanson who had been in poor health for sometime and who had been sometime and who had been confined to his home, since last February, passed away Saturday morning.  Mr. Hanson was one of the pioneer residents of this section and was held in high esteem by everyone who knew him for his honest and upright ways.

The following biographical sketch is taken from the recent history of Yellow Medicine County. "Rasmus Hanson who owns and farms 164 acres on section 3, Friendship township, has been a resident of Yellow Medicine County for nearly forth years, coming to the county in 1876.

"Mr. Hanson is a native of Norway where he was born July 17th, 1835.  His parents were Hans Johnson and Susanna Rasmuson, who lived and died in the old country, the mother dying in 1850 and the father in 1883.

"Rasmus Hanson grew to manhood and was educated in the schools of Norway.  In 1864, at the age of twenty-nine, he came to the United States, and for about six months worked out as a farm hand in Iowa.  He then enlisted in the Thirteenth Iowa regiment and served to the end of the civil war.  Returning to Iowa, he again worked out at farm labor for about a year, after which he rented a place and began farming for himself.  He conducted that farm about two years and then gave up farming, taking up railroad work which he followed for seven years.  He came to Yellow Medicine County in 1876 and took a homestead, which he farmed for a number of years, after which he sold the homestead to his son and bought his present home place.  At the time he bought the place there were but few improvements on it, but now has a fine home with an orchard that adds to its comfort.  He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Clarkfield.

Mr. Hanson was married in 1866 to Gertrude Anderson and to this union ten children were born, four of whom survive.  They are namely, H.R. Hanson and Mrs. M.O. Vik of this place, Andrew Hanson whose home is in Canada and Mrs. H.K. Solberg of South Shore, S.D. Besides his children and aged wife he leaves other relatives and friends to mourn his death.

Funeral services were held from the Norwegian Lutheran church Tuesday agternoon and were conducted by Rev. O.T. Storaasli who was assisted by Rev. Sottendahl, of Norway Lake, a district relative of the deceased.  The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends who came to pay their last sad respects to the departed.  Iaterment was made in the Clarkfield cemetery

Submitters notes:  Born in Norway July 17, 1835 to Hans Johnson and Susanna Rasmuson who died in Norway.  He died in 10/14/1916 from heart problems.  He was a farmer and died in Friendship Township. Book E-71-49.  Buried at Clarkfield Cemetery R1c.  1890 Soldier, sailor, marine report:  Pvt. Co E, 13th Iowa Inf. Oct 24th 1864 to July 21 1865.  Post Office Address: Clarkfield

He enlisted in the 13th Iowa reg. and served to the end of the civil war. Homesteaded in Friendship, Sec. 3 in1876.  Rasmus came to the US in 1864; he worked as a farm hand in Iowa for six months and enlisted in the 13th Iowa regiment, and served until the end of the war.  He returned to Iowa and worked as a farm laborer for a year; farmed rented land for two years, worked on the railroad for seven years.  He took homestead in YMC in 1876, which he farmed for a number of years after which he sold the homestead to his son and bought his present place there were but few improvements on it but now he has a fine home with an orchard that adds to its comfort.  He is a member of the Norwegian Church of Clarkfield.  He married Gertrude Anderson July 17th, 1866, whose parents were also natives of Norway, the mother dying there in 1860 and the father in 1900.  Ten children  have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanson, as follows: Hans R, born Jan 13th, 1869: Andrew B born July 6, 1880; Katrina (Mrs Vik) of Lisbon township born July 18th, 1871; Betsie (Mrs Solberg), of Washington, Born May 17th,  1884; Hans born in 1868, died in the same year; Nellie J Born April 23, 1889, died at the age of 22: Rachel, born June 1, 1886, died at the age of 17; Betsie, born July 9th, 1876, died at the age of 5; Amelia, born Feb 23, 1874, died at the age of 8; one died in infantry. Check into 5 US Inf Co E, biographical History Pg 354

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