Iowa
Old Press
Iowa Recorder
Greene, Butler, Iowa
April 27, 1910
Mrs. C. Gates, Sr., Called
One of the Oldest Residents of Floyd County Answers Summons of
Death
The Recorder last week chronicled the condition of Mrs.
C. Gates, Sr., mother of Senator Gates, Henry Gates and Albert
Gates and Mrs. B.F. Hoil, all living in and close to Greene. Her
broken arm and other conditions was more than her extreme age and
failing constitution could bear up under for long and
peaceful rest and the end of a long life came at ten o'clock,
Friday morning, May 22, 1910. Mrs. Gates had been a lifelong
member of the Catholic church and the funeral was held at St.
Mary's church in this city on Sunday morning, Father Sheehy
conducting the services. The remains were taken to Marble Rock
and placed by the side of those of her husband buried there about
ten years ago. The pall bearers were the younger members of the
Gates families, two sons of Henry Gates, two from the Albert
Gates home, Charley Hoil and John Gates were those chosen to bear
the coffin and remains of their grandmother to the last
resting place. Mrs. Gates was born in Ireland and came to this
country when a young girl. Was married to Charles Gates in New
York. In 1855 they moved to Iowa and settled at Marble Rock and a
few years later they moved on a farm part way between Greene and
Marble Rock on the west side of the Shell Rock river. Here they
resided in peace and comfort until the death of Mr. Gates some
ten years ago. Her daughter, Mrs. Hoil went to her mother's home
and has devotedly cared for her ever since. For a long time Mrs.
Gates would not leave the old home, but finally sickness and
declining years were telling on her and she was persuaded
to come to Greene and live at her daughter's home. This she did,
though very reluctantly. A small portion of the time was spent at
the home of her son, Senator Gates. Seemingly she could not find
contentment though everything possible was done for her by those
who loved and pitied her. In her younger days Mrs. Gates was a
lady who had many acquaintances in her neighborhood. Highly
respected and a good Christian mother, ever striving for the good
and comfort of her family and friends. The Recorder
joins the many in expressing condolence for the sorrowing ones.
Note.
Data at hand this morning gives the following: Julia Casey was
born May 12, 1829, in Ireland, came to this country at the age of
19. Was married to Charles Gates in Rochester, New York in 1855
and moved to Marble Rock that same year. George Gates of Marble
Rock is a member of the family being omitted from the
names above.
[submitted by C.J. L., Sept. 2003]