William D. Newton
Born: 1838 in Indiana1
Died: February 1, 1872
Buried: Lot 191
Lot Owner: Emily Newton, purchased in 1882
Married: Nancy E. Parks on November 20, 1859 in Jasper Co., Iowa2
Children: Anna M., Henry H., Alice Helphrey, and Charles A.
Anna M. Newton
Born: 1865
Died: 1865
Buried: Lot 191 See family stone
Lot Owner: Emily Newton, purchased in 1882
Parents: W.D. and Nancy E. Newton
Nancy E. (Parks) Newton
Born: June 12, 1840 in Indiana
Died: June 23, 1909 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 191 See family stone
Lot Owner: Emily Newton, purchased in 1882
Married: W.D. Newton on November 20, 1859 in Jasper Co., Iowa2
Children: Anna M., Henry H., Alice Helphrey, and Charles A.
Parents: James and Jane Butler Parks
Death of Mrs. Nancy Newton
Nancy Emily Newton died at her home in West Newton June 23rd, 1909, after a lingering illness of many years.
She was born June 12th, 1840, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Parks, early settlers of Jasper county.
On November 20th, 1859, she was united in marriage to William D. Newton. to this union were born four children. Henry who grew to manhood in this county, and an infant preceded the mother to the Great Beyond. The husband passed from this life February 1st, 1871. The children living are Mrs. Allie Helphrey, of Coeur D' Alene, Idaho, and Charley Newton of this city.
Mrs. Newton united with the Baptist church about thirty years ago and remained a faithful follower of the Master to the end. Her daughter, Mrs. Helphrey, has been with her the past month.
Besides the children she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sam Veach of this city, and Mrs. Thomas Cronkleton, of Marshalltown.
The funeral was held at the home on West McDonald street at two o'clock on Friday afternoon, conducted by the Baptist minister, Rev. George Rookus, assisted by Dr. W. P. Stoddard. The singing was by the Baptist choir. The pall bearers were Messrs. John Wilson, W. J. Ramsey, Wm. Baker, John Allfree, Al Leeper and Tom Kennedy. The interment was made in Metz cemetery. ~ The Newton Daily Journal, June 30, 1909 ~ provided by John Daehler
Charles Newton 3
Born: About 1860
Died: May 23, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Buried: Lot 191 No stone
Lot Owner: Emily Newton, purchased in 1882
Married: Unknown
Parents: W.D. and Nancy E. (Parks) Newton
Former Newton Resident Dies in Minneapolis
Charles Newton, about 63, former local barber, died at Minneapolis, Minn., according to word received here.
The body will arrive in Newton Saturday at 8 a.m. and graveside rites will be conducted in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Sugar Grove cemetery by the Newton I. O. O. F. lodge. The funeral party will leave the Morgan Funeral home at 2 p.m.
Mr. Newton lived in this city more than 34 years ago. ~ Newton Daily News, May 25, 1934
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To Hold Graveside Rites for Former Newton Man
Graveside rites for Charles Newton, former local barber who died in Minneapolis, Minn., will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Sugar Grove cemetery at Metz, by the Newton I. O. O. F. lodge. The funeral party will leave the Morgan Funeral home at 2 p.m. ~ Newton Daily News, May 26, 1934.
Henry H. Newton
Born: February 26, 1867
Died: August 29, 1889
Buried: Lot 191- see family stone
Lot Owner: Emily Newton, purchased in 1882
Parents: W.D. and Nancy E. (Parks) Newton
Died - At the home of his mother, in this city, on Friday, August 30th, '89, HENRY NEWTON, youngest son of Mrs. Nancy Newton, aged 22 years, 6 months and 4 days.
Henry was born in Sherman Twp., this county, Feb. 26th, 1867. When 4 years old his parents went to California for the benefit of his father's health which continued to fail, and 2 months later they returned to Jasper county, where Mr. Newton died on the 1st of February, 1872. With his mother he resided for 3 years in Story county afterwards returning to Newton. In January, 1888, Henry went to Indianapolis and was engaged in the painting business there until the following June, when he was taken ill, and in October last his mother brought him home. Although in very delicate health, he was able to lie about until the 12th of last January, since which time he has only been able to be out of the house a few times, and for the past 12 weeks has been confined to his bed.
Although suffering so long has born all with Christian resignation. He was an honorable and upright young man, and popular among his friends and associates. He leaves a widowed mother, and one brother and one sister - Charlie Newton and Mrs. Alice Peavy - who deeply mourn the loss of their loved one. The funeral service occurred on Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. I. O. Kemble. The family feel grateful for the kind sympathy and assistance rendered them in their bereavement. ~ The Newton (Iowa) Journal, September 1, 1889.
1. 1870 U.S. Census, Sherman Twp., Jasper Co., Iowa, page 19 says he was born in Indiana
2. Jasper Co., Iowa Marriages Vol 1, page 127
3. Morgan Funeral Home Book 5