In the 1870 census - Moniteau Co., Missouri
HOUCK, M C 29, born OH; occupation printer
Catherine S 24, NY
Ellen L 1, MO
HENRY C. HOUCK DIES
THIS MORNING AT 8 O'CLOCKThis morning at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Mr. Henry Clinton Houck at the home of his son-in-law, Gene Errett.
Mr. Houck had been in poor health for some time and for the past two weeks he has been confined to his bed and has been a great sufferer. His wife died a number of years ago, and since that time he has made his home with Mr. Errett.
Mr. Houck is well known in Newton and vicinity and many will be sorry to learn of his death. He was seventy years of age, and until only a short time ago he had been quite active for a man of his advanced years.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. ~ The Newton Daily News, October 24, 1912
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Henry Clinton HouckThe funeral of the late Henry Houck was held at the Congregational church Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Geo H. Kemp gave a short address which was followed by the G.A.R. service after which the Masons took charge of the services, part of which was given in the church and the balance at the cemetery near Metz, where he now lies beside his wife who died a number of years ago.
O. N. Wagley, who gives the Masonic burial service beautifully gave it Sunday in a very impressive manner.
Miss Carrie Miles sang as solos, "Jesus, Savior, Pilot me" and "Nearer, my God, to Thee." Mrs. Fiske play her accompaniments.
The pallbearers were J. R. Hall, Andy Howard, Lee Westbrook, H. S. Efnor, John Hartwig, and John Hughes.
Little Elizabeth Errett, the only grandchild, Chas. Houck, a brother, and his wife of Des Moines, a sister, Mrs. Izora Shipley of Washington D.C., Bert Cross of Winterset, a nephew; Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kennedy of this city and Mrs. A Holliwell of Mitchellville, relatives of Mrs. Henry Houck, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Temple, of Des Moines, Mrs. Gene Errett's parents, were here for the funeral.
Henry Clinton Houck was born in Carey, Wyandotte county, Ohio, Mar. 18, 1842. With his parents he came to Iowa in 1854 and settled in Wayne county. In 1857 they moved to Jasper county.
On August 9th, 1862, he enlisted in Co. K, 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry and served three years receiving an honorable discharge July 31st 1865.
He took part in the following battles: Port Gibson, May 1st, 1863, Champion Hill, Vicksburg Landing; Edwards Station, Sabin Cross Roads, Cane River, Middle Bayou, Manasuri, Yellow Bayou, Opequam, Va. Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek.He was married on April 11th, 1869 to Sarah E. Sims in Newton. Two children were born to them, one who died at the age of three and a half years and Linnie Houck Errett, who died two and a half years ago.
He died Thursday morning, October 24th 1912, at his late residence with the Gene Erretts on South Second Avenue West.
The Henry Houcks lived on a farm west of the city for many years then they came into the city and opened a restaurant, first where the Jasper County Bank now stands, then on the east side and finally where the Star theatre now is, up until fourteen years ago, when he retired.
He was a member of the G.A.R. Garrett Post, and of Newton Lodge No. 59 A. F. and A. M. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newotn Iowa, October 14, 1912
Gone Home
Mrs. Henry Houck, after a lingering and wasting sickness of eighteen months, quietly left her frail bodily tenement last Friday afternoon, at 2:20 o'clock, for the home where no sickness is, where the Lamb is the light thereof. For days she had been lingering on the borderline, so the charge was made without a jar, simply going to sleep.
Sarah Elizabeth Sims was born in Greencastle, Indiana, July 24th, 1849. Moved to Iowa with her parents in 1855, when she was six years old, the family locating on a farm in Sherman township, Jasper county. There she grew to womanhood.
On April 11th, 1869, she was married to Henry Houck. The two went to housekeeping on Mr. Houck's father's farm. A year later, Mr. H. bought a farm near Lone Rock school house, where they lived until they came to town.
They have had two children, both girls. The oldest died when she was three years old, and Miss Linnie, now grown to be a young lady, is the only living child.
Thirteen years last October, the family moved to Newton, when Mr. Houck started into the restaurant business, which has been continued ever since.
She leaves a father, four sisters and two brothers, all who attended the funeral except for one sister, Mrs. William Moffitt, who lives in Howard, Nebraska.
Mrs. Houck was a very hard working, painstaking, patient woman, devoted to the interests of her husband and daughter, almost always at home, giving all her energies to the advancement and success of her dear ones.
Her death-bed has been a peculiarly beautiful and happy one. A number of weeks ago, she found great peace and joy in the Savior's love. Four weeks ago, though not able to leave her bed, she was received into full communion as a member of the Congregational church, was baptized and partook of the Lord's Sacrament, something she had longed to do for a long time. As the days went by and she felt herself slipping away from earth, her joy increased, for she realized that Heaven was near and that only a short time intervened until she would join that innumerable throng that had "washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the lamb," who are "before the throne of God, serving him day and night in His temple."
She greeted her friends joyously and affectionately, and her radiant face and glowing words brought Heaven very near to those who visited her.
The funeral was held in the Congregational church on Sabbath morning, April 7th, 1895, at 9:30 o'clock, the pastor of the church giving the sermon. After appropriate words and music, the body was viewed by friends. The interment was made in the Metz cemetery. Army comrades of Mr. Houck acted as pall-bearers. A large company of friends were gathered at the cemetery from the Metz neighborhood, to who a few words were addressed by the pastor.~ The Newton Journal, April 10, 1895.
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Mrs. H. C. Houck
With feelings of profound sorrow, the many friends of Mrs. Henry Houck, learned on Friday afternoon that she had gone to rest -- and her long suffering was at an end. Some eighteen months ago her health began to break, and soon it became evident to herself and friends that consumption, cruel and relentless, had marked her for its victim. The kindliest ministrations of loving, friends, and the skill of physicians, failed to check its progress. For several weeks her spirit has been merely hovering on the shores of time, waiting and anxious to welcome at any moment the sound of the "boatsmans oar" that would carry her safely beyond life's changing tide, into the haven of eternal rest.Mrs. Houck's maiden name was Sarah Elizabeth Sims, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Sims, of Sherman tp. She was born in Green Castle, Indiana, July 24, 1849. In 1855 the parents came to Jasper co., and settled in Sherman township, 4 1/2 miles west of Newton.
She was united in marriage to H. C. Houck on the 11th of April, 1869. Two daughters were given to them, the elder dying in early childhood, the younger, Miss Linnie, now grown to young womanhood, surviving to comfort her father.
They left their farm home about 13 years ago, and came to town, where they have since resided. Although of a very retiring disposition, her home, husband and daughters being her chief care, she made friends of all with whom she came in contact. Her christianity was of the purest type, which sustained her in health as well as during her long illness.
Besides her husband and daughter, she leaves an aged father, four sisters and two brothers, all of whom , with the exception of one sister, were present at the funeral which occurred at the Congregational church at 9:30 a.m., last Sunday, being very largely attended by sympathizing neighbors and friends. Her pastor, Mr. Hartog, preached an excellent discourse, paying a beautiful tribute to the life and christian character of the deceased. The remains were taken to the Sugar Grove cemetery near Metz, for interment. ~ The Newton Record, April 12, 1895.
Cross, David Y.
.D. Y. Cross, an old soldier, and a citizen of Jasper County since away back in the fifties, died at his home three miles north of Colfax, last Wednesday morning. His age was about fifty-four years. He served in the army as a member of the 9th Iowa Cavalry. He was a good citizen and a brave soldier. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral occurred at the home at 2 o'clock yesterday. Henry Houck of this city and Mrs. Zora Shipley of Chicago - brother and sister of Mrs. Cross - were in attendance at the funeral. ~ The Newton Record, Friday, December 20, 1895, Page 1, Column 4======================================================
David Young Cross was born near Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, January 3rd, 1842. He came with his parents to Newton, Iowa, in the fall of 1857, where he lived four years. From thence he removed to a farm nine miles north west of the same place where he lived until the spring of 1863 when he attained his majority and enlisted in Company L of the 9th Regiment of Iowa Volunteer cavalry, and remained in the service of his country until victory crowned the sacrifice, toil, hardships and dangers of the nations noble sons, when at the close of the war, with an honorable discharge he returned to his home and loved ones and resumed his duties on the farm as a citizen of Jasper county.On March 19th, 1872 he was united in marriage to Livona Jane Houck. This union gave them four children, viz: Haliburton Zane, Willis McDonough, Izora May, and Estella Grace. In the spring of 1878, owing to the ill helath of his wife he sold his farm and moved to Colfax where he engaged in the harness business and afterwards run what is now the A. A. Penaquite hardware store. On September 11th, 1882, his beloved wife died leaving him to care for his motherless little ones.
About one year after the death of his wife he moved to the farm north of Colfax where in a short time his health became broken, and has not since been able to perform manuel labor. On September 10th, 1888 he was married to Alice M. Mowry. To them have been born two children, viz: David Harrison and John Loren. God has spared all his children to him but has now given him his discharge. ~ Jontz/Houck scrapbook.
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Social Notes: 1934The annual Cross picnic was held Sunday at Westwood Park, Newton.
Thirty-seven were present to enjoy the big dinner and social gathering.
Those present were Mr. and mrs. Harry cross and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Cross and Margaret, Mrs. Alice M. Cross, all of Colfax; Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Doud and Hubert Myles of Riverside, Ia.; Mrs. Gertrude Cross and granddaughter, Geraldine Beebee of Long Beach, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones, Newton; Harold and Marie Robinson of Rhodes; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jontz, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jontz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jontz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Poulson, Mrs. Reeta Dodd and Marjorie.
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Happy Social Events Give Pleasure
Family Reunion and Birthday Party are tow of the Big Social Events This Week.The home of Alice M. Cross near Colfax was the scene of a happy reunion Sunday. For the first time in more than twenty years all the children and grand children of David Y. Cross and Alice M. Cross were gathered together around the dinner table. The table as befitted such an occassion was loaded down with good things to eat and did its full share toward the pleasure of the day.
The twenty-nine guests present were as follows: H. Z. Cross and family of Winterset; Willis M. Cross and wife, of Ranger, Texas; W. G. Poulson and family, of Baxter; C. A. Jontz and family, of Newton; D. H. Cross and family, of Colfax,; J. L. Cross and wife, of Colfax, R. L. Main and wife, of Colfax,; Mrs. W. Anthony anddaughter of Des Moines; Miss Flossie Kline of Des Moines; and Henry Mowry, a great uncle who is now eight-five years old.
Lived in Ranger City, Eastland Co., Texas with wife, Nellie, in 1920 U.S. Census. Was a Taxi driver.
Found in 1930 Census in Los Angeles, LosAngeles Co., California with wife, Nellie G.
Lived in Upland, Cal. in 1931 when step-mother Alice Cross died.
Daughter of F. W. Rumbaugh and Lucinda Bates.
She lived in Washington D. C. at time of Henry C. Houck's death in 1912, but was the informat for his death, so she must have been here for his death.
Died: W. H. Shipley, at his home in Chicago, Sunday, September 1st, after a protracted illness extending back a number of years.
William H. Shipley.
Was born August 19th, 1848, at Andersonville, Ind., and moved to Newton, Ia., with his parents when six years of age. Enlisted in 1862 in company B. 13th Iowa Infantry and served two and one-half years in the rebellion.Was married to Isora Houck in 1868 [actually Dec. 7, 1867] and a few years later they moved to Des Moines, where they resided until about a year and a half ago when they moved to Chicago, which place has been their home since.
At the funeral services held in Chicago Monday, at 4 oââ¬â¢clock, conducted by Rev. Martin, of Grace M. E. church, the hymns ââ¬ÅAsleep in Jesusâ⬠and ââ¬ÅNearer My God to Thee,â⬠were sung at the request of the deceased.
The remains were brought to Newton Tuesday morning, accompanied by his wife and only daughter, Carrie. They were met there by a large number of relatives and friends. Eight members of Mr. Shipleyââ¬â¢s old company acted as pallbearers. The interment was in Newton cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. Brooks, after which all there remained of a noble, brave and patriotic life was laid beside his parents and sister. ~ from the Jontz/Houck Scrapbook