Submitted Wayne County Obituaries
REUBEN
TALBERT
(June
24, 1910)
Reuben Talbert, an old and respected citizen of Corydon,
passed away at his home Wednesday evening, after a long and lingering illness,
aged 68 years. Mr. Talbert had been slowly failing for the last few
weeks and about two days prior to his death, became unconscious and remained
in that condition until the end came, surrounded by members of his family.
He had been in poor health since the death of his daughters, about four years
ago, which gave him a shock from which he never fully recovered. Mr.
Talbert was a native of Illinois, but had resided in Corydon for over forty-one
years. For a long time he was engaged in the draying business between
here and Chariton, but during later years followed other vocations.
He was a veteran of the civil war, serving over four years in C.B., 32nd
Illinoi Infantry. He was a member of the Odd Fellows. A wife
and two sons survive him, John and Ed Talbert. The former is a resident
of Corydon and the latter of Oklahoma, who arrived here yesterday.
Several years ago Mr. Talbert lost an arm close to the shoulder. He
was a quiet, unassuming person and had many friends. Funeral services
will be held this morning from the family home and Rev. A. E. Slothower will
officiate. Burial will be at Corydon cemetery. (Submitted by Joyce
Sykora
sykora@ourtownusa.net)
ELIAS
JENNISON
An Old Settler of Clinton
Township, Wayne County, Iowa Passed Away
Elias Jennison,
son of Rufus Jennison, was born in Ripley County, Indiana, Jan. 12th, 1830
died at the home of his son, David J. Jennison, near Ringwood, Okla., June
30th, 1918, aged 88 years, 5 months and 18 days. The deceased united
in marriage with Eleanor Standiford in Ripley County, Indiana, Dec. 18th,
1851, and the following spring moved to Iowa. Mrs. Jennison died October
2nd, 1899. To this union was born 5 sons and 3 daughters: Alexis
H. of Dinuba, Calif., William R. deceased, John H. of Great Bend, Kans.,
Francis M. deceased, David J. of Ringwood, Okla., Martha F. Brees, of Mercer,
Mo., Mrs. Lois E. Chapman of Philomath, Ore. and Mrs. Anna Harndon, of Liberal,
Kansas.
Mr.
Jennison united with the United Brethern church in Iowa. After the
death of his wife he went to Kansas to spend the decline of his life.
With his children when he died the grave had no sting, and death no
victory. Being old and full of years he went to sleep with his fathers.
(Submitted by Joyce Sykora
sykora@ourtownusa.net)
ELEANOR STANDIFORD
JENNISON
JENNISON --
Eleanor Jennison (nee Standiford) was born in Jefferson County, Indiana,
and died October 2, 1899, aged 70 years three months and five days.
She was married to Elias Jennison December 18, 1851, and to them were born
five sons and three daughters. One of the sons preceded her to the
spirit world. She was converted and joined the United Brethren Church
when twenty years of age. Her Christian piety was admired by those
who knew her. She lived to see all her children brought within the
fold of the Good Shepherd. In the latter years she suffered great
afflictions, but she lived a life of faith in the Son of God and has gone
to meet her reward. (Submitted by Joyce Sykora
sykora@ourtownusa.net)
MRS. A.
STANDIFIRD
Anna, the
youngest daughter of Robert and Margaret Gray, was born in Medina County,
Ohio, August 2, 1842, and died in Indianola, Iowa at 8 o'clock, the evening
of April 14, 1914, at the age of 71 years eight months and twelve days.
She had six sisters and three brothers. All have preceded her to the
grave except her youngest brother, Albert Gray, of Bardolph, Illinois, who
was unable to be with his sister when she passed away on account of poor
health. She came with her parents to Illinois in 1854, and to Wayne
County, Iowa in 1856. She was married to A. A. Standifird, October
4, 1860. There were eight children born to them, five girls and three
boys: Ida V. Allen, Allerton, Iowa; Inez L. Burnett, Indianola; William
F., Woodward, Iowa; Maud I. Jones, May, Oklahoma; Nettie B. Silcott, Indianola;
Edith M. Silcott, Edward E., and Guy of Des
Moines.
She with her
husband and family moved from one mile east of Clio, Wayne County, to Indianola
in March, 1892, and to Des Moines in 1906, returned to Indianola October
1, 1914. She was a member of the Simpson M. E. Church, Des Moines,
Iowa. Ripened in years and fully prepared to meet her Savior, a noble
wife and loving mother has gone from us to enjoy the reward of a well spent
life. Oh how we miss her, but will remember her in our hearts as long
as life lasts, with the glorious hope that we will meet her on the other
side.
The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Chas. R. Barr, Thursday at 2:30. Interment
was made in the Indianola cemetery. (Submitted by Joyce Sykora
sykora@ourtownusa.net)
MARY ELIZABETH
WOODS
Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Woods, age 80, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice
Rosenberger, 1624 South Waco today. She has been a resident of Wichita
for 19 years coming here from Wayne Co, IA. She is survived by three
sons, Clarence E., 1837 South Main, Roy E., Lineville, Ia., and Sam W., St.
Joseph, Mo. The funeral services were held today at 4 o'clock at the
chapel of the Wichita Undertaking Company with the Rev. E. M. Smith, of Oxford
officiating. The body will be taken to Lineville, Ia., for burial.
(Wichita Eagle May 9, 1924) Mrs. Woods, the daughter of James A. and Rebecca
Ashkettle was born 23 April 1844, Armstrong Co PA, and was married 5 May
1864 Bellevue, Jackson Co, IA to James Washington Woods. She was preceeded
in death by Jennie Marie Woods, Harry E. Woods, William L. Woods (of Wichita,
KS), James M. Woods, Ora Nettie Woods Hutchins Sapp, and Martha L.
Woods. (Submitted by great-granddaughter, Gayle Woods
Gardner)
ISAAC CLOYD
ALLEN
Isaac Cloyd
Allen
Wayne County
Historical Society
Corydon,
Iowa 50060
From the
Allerton, Iowa News, June 12, 1884
Mr. I. C.
[Isaac Cloyd] Allen, whose serious illness we mentioned last week, died at
his residence two miles northwest of town, on Saturday last, of heart
disease. The funeral took place Sunday and a large concourse of mourning
friends and relatives attended the last sad rites to a good citizen, a kind
and loving father and husband. Mr. Allen leaves a widow, and a large
family of girls, most of whom are grown, to mourn their loss. He is a brother
of O. G. [Oscar George] Allen and Wm. Allen of this township. (Submitted
by Darrell McLain
dlmclain1@hotmail.com)
ELIZA JANE
CONKLIN REYNOLDS
Eliza Jane
[Conklin] Reynolds
Gone to a
Final Rest
Mrs. Eliza
J. Conklin Reynolds, who passed from our sight Tuesday, Oct. 8th, at her
home in Allerton after a long and painful illness of about one years time.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Fayette county, IN, Jan. 24, 1834 and ame with
her parents to Hamilton county, IN., in March 1848. She was married to Silas
H. Reynolds after which they moved to LaPorte county where they lived until
1881 at which date they came to Allerton and have lived until her death last
Tuesday. She was the mother of eleven children, six boys
and five girls. Those who survive her are
the
following:
Oliver H. of Leon, Arthur C. of Muskegon, MI., Horace M of Allerton, Elmer
B., of near Watertown, SD., and Susie A. Houck, of near Allerton. Mrs Reynolds
was a grand and highly respected lady, one who at all times had the respect
and confidence of all who knew her. But her task is finished, her loving
voice for her family has closed to us
all.
Flowers may and should spring up on her grave. The mystery of death
may be to her the mystery of eternal life. She is gone and what was
left of the dear good woman was quietly placed at rest in the Allerton cemetery
Oct. 9th, 1907. (Submitted by Darrell McLain
dlmclain1@hotmail.com)
SILAS H.
REYNOLDS
Wayne County
Republican Journal
Corydon, Iowa,
Tuesday, March 23, 1909
Obituary
Silas H. Reynolds
was born in Wayne county, IN, Aug. 6, 1826. He was married to
Eliza Jane Conklin in Hamilton county, IN, March 3, 1848. Soon after
their marriage they removed to northern Indiana, residing in Porter and LaPorte
counties. To them were born eleven children, two of them dying in infancy.
They removed to Allerton, Wayne county, Iowa December 15, 1881, making that
their permanent home. His companion was taken from him
by
death,
Oct 8, 1907, after 59 years of married life. He enlisted at Westville,
IN., Aug. 5, 1863 (s/b 1862) and was assigned to Co. K, 73rd Regiment Indiana
volunteers, serving till the close of the war. He was a charter member
of David Harding Post No. 28, G.A.R., Allerton, Iowa, being commander at
the time of his death. He is survived by four children: O. H., of Leon, H.
M., of Allerton, E. B. of Watertown, SD., and Mrs. C. F. Houck of Corydon,
also by 28
grandchildren.
He died at Leon Monday morning, aged 82 years, 7 months and 9 days and was
interred in the Allerton cemetery March 17th, the David Harding Post taking
charge of the services at the cemetery. (Submitted by Darrell McLain
dlmclain1@hotmail.com)
ALBERT WESLEY
OSBORN
Albert Wesley Osborn Obituary D. Mar 30, 1937 age 70 years, 11 months, 1 day (Seymour, Iowa News, mid April 1937)
Albert Wesley
Osborn son of Mahala and Hiram Osborn, was born in Putnam County, MO. April
29, 1866 and passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Olive Ferril in
Corydon, IA. after a two months illness from heart trouble. He was married
March 29, 1888 to Miss Amanda Doddrill. To this union were born 12 children,
eight sons - 4 daughters. Earl of Sewal, Chester of Corydon, Roy of Coatsville,
MO, Glenn of Des Moines, Leon of Chillicothe, MO. Ova of Hay Springs, Nebraska,
Mrs. Goldie Bettis of Corydon, Mrs. Lulu Snyder of Des Moines, Mrs. Olive
Ferrel of Corydon, Mrs. Xedia Knight of Des Moines. Two sons, his wife,
three brothers, two sisters have preceded him in death. He is survived by
34 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, Bert of Malcom and
John of Cincinatti, Iowa and one sister, Mrs. Best of Cincinatti, Iowa.
He spent the greater part of his life in Appanoose and Wayne Counties and
was able to continue his work at his trade until taken with his fatal illness
two months ago. Mr. Osborn was a man held in high esteem by his aquaintances
and enjoyed the friendship and confidence of all. (Submitted by Robert
Lee Hoopes)
WILMA AGNES (GEORGE) ROBERTS
Wilma A. Roberts
was born November 17, 1917 at Promise City, IA, the daughter of Thomas and
Marie (Comstock) George.
Wilma received her education in Wayne County Country School and on May 12,
1937 she was united in marriage to Daryl Roberts at Princeton, MO. Wilma
and Daryl made their home in Humeston and Corydon, IA where they farmed and
later operated a trucking business. In 1954 they moved to Gladbrook, IA where
they farmed. They then made their home on an acreage near Dunkerton, IA before
moving to an acreage near LaForte City. Following Daryl's death on August
17, 1990 Wilma returned to Dunkerton to make her home. In addition to enjoying
her family she loved her garden, playing cards, playing the guitar, and quilting.
In September of 1992 she moved to live with her daughter Jan and her husband
Joe in Mcdonough, GA. Because of ill health Wilma returned to Iowa and was
a resident of the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center in Waterloo where she
died Friday, November 26, 1999 at the age of 82 years. She was a member of
the Tara Church of Christ in Jonesboro, GA. She was preceded in death by
her parents, husband Daryl, two brothers, one sister and one grandchild.
She is survived by two sons; Arthur (Maggie) Roberts of Dunkerton, IA and
Melvin Roberts of Smyrna, GA, three daughters; Jean Overton of Cedar Rapids,
IA, Kathy (Mrs. Bob) Terry of Liscomb, IA and Jan (Mrs. Joe) Peevy of McDonough,
GA, two brothers; Lee George of Corydon, IA and Raymond George of Des Moines,
four sisters; Lucille Robinson of California, Ruby Smith of Arizona, Helen
Stoffer of Corydon, IA and Vera Thomas of Aurora, IL, 24 grandchildren, 41
great granchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. (Submitted by Grandson
Richard Ross)
CORNELIUS A. NIDAY
C. A. Niday,
82, long time resident of Corydon, died at the home of his son, Kermit, on
Thursday, June 21. Mr. Niday was for many years a resident of Corydon
and was influential in business, civic and social activities. He was
County Superintendent for a number of years and then engaged in the monument
business which he conducted for many years. It was during this time that
the A. T. Gallagher family came to Corydon, Mr. Gallagher being engaged as
a stone cutter for Mr. Niday. After selling the monument business,
Mr. Niday moved on a farm near Harvard, where he lived until his retirement,
when he moved to Seymour at which place he lived when he died. The
following obituary was prepared by the
family:
Cornelius A. Niday, son of John R. Niday and
Evelyn C. Niday, was born in Benton Township eight miles north of Corydon,
Feb. 28, 1863, and passed away at the home of his son, Kermit, June 21, 1945,
at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 24 days. He grew to manhood in
Benton Township receiving his schooling at country school, Corydon High School,
Humeston Normal College and Drake University. For the greater part
of his manhood he had been a citizen of Corydon and always of Wayne
County. He was one of the group who organized the telephone company,
donating the lot where the auditorium now stands. Mr. Niday was one
of the charter members of the Corydon Christian Church and also served on
the building committee. He was appointed County Superintendent of Schools
in 1891, which office he held for five years. He published the only
education paper ever published in the county, "The Wayne County Teacher"
from 1892-1897. He was married June 8, 1892 to Miss Iowa Zern and to
this union were born four children, all of whom survive him. They are
two daughters, Mrs. Alta Brown of Pasadena, CA., Mrs. Kathryne Avery of Closter,
NJ, Zern and Kermit, sons who live with their families six miles west of
Seymour. He leaves also 12 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Margaret Troster of Allerton and one brother, Frank Niday of
Corydon. He rendered service to this county and community during the
last few years by serving on the Wayne County Draft Board. In the last
years he found his greatest joy in the companionship of his family and
grandchildren and friends. Thus one of God's gentlemen has finished
his task on earth. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church
in Corydon by the Pastor, J. L. McCurdy, Sunday, June 24, 1945. Music
was furnished by Mrs. A. L. Cobel and Mrs. A. R.Tillotson with Mrs. Ardella
Sherburne as pianist. The pallbearers were Orlando Mitten, J. M. Brady,
P.D. Bettis, J. N. Condra, Charles Fenley and Hugh Roberts. Flower
bearers were: Mrs. Charles Fenley, Mrs. L. W. Leonard, Mrs. O. O. Hildebrand,
and Mrs. J. M. Brady of Seymour and Mrs. R. L. Stoffer, Mrs. R. E. Merrick.
(Submitted by Jack Nida)
IOWA ZERN
NIDAY
Mrs. C. A. Niday, the former Iowa Zern, died
at the home of her son, Kermit, near Seymour last Thursday. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1945. Iowa, daughter of S. D. and Susan Zern,
was born May 11, 1867 in Appanoose County, Iowa. She died December
12, 1946, at the age of 79 years, 7 months, 1 day, being the last of her
immediate family. Her father, mother, brother and sister preceded her
in death. She grew to womanhood in Corydon and graduated from the Corydon
School. On June 8, 1892 she was united in marriage with C. A. Niday.
To their union 4 children were born: Mrs. Alta Browne of Pasadena, CA, Mrs.
Katheryne Avery of Closter, NJ, Zern and Kermit, living 6 miles west
Seymour. She is mourned by her four children, 11 grandchildren and
6 great-grandchildren and other relatives and a great number of friends.
On June 21, 1945, her husband passed away. One grandson, William Niday,
died in the U.S. Navy August 1, 1946. She was one of the charter members
of the Corydon Christian Church where she lived until 1909, when she and
her husband moved to the farm 6 miles west of Seymour. They moved from the
farm to Seymour in 1942, placing their church membership in the Church of
Christ, being devoted Christian workers. After the death of her husband,
she remained in her own home until the last few weeks when she went to the
home of her son Kermit. Funeral services were held at the Seymour Church
of Christ Sunday, Dec. 15, conducted by her minister, Rev. J. D. Noland.
Pallbearers were Dee Bettis, J. W. Brody, Hurg Roberts, Frank Chambers, O.
O. Hildenbrand and R. M. Griffing. Flower bearers: Mrs. M. J. Cain, Mrs.
William Leonard, Mrs. T. M. Brody, Mrs. C. M. Findley. Mrs. Gurtie
Smith played two piano numbers. Burial was in Corydon Cemetery. (Submitted
by Jack
Nida)
FRANK A. NIDAY
Frank A. Niday, a life long resident of Wayne
County, died Thursday, October 9, at the Corydon Hospital after a short
illness. Funeral Services were held at the Christian Church in Corydon
on Monday, Oct. 13, at 2 o'clock p.m. conducted by Rev. Donald Eagle.
Music was furnished by Mrs. A. R. Tillotson and Mrs. A. L. Cobel, with Mrs.
Ardella Sherburne accompanist. Flower bearers were Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Bracewell. Pallbearers were: Veron Niday, Ray Richard, Art Richard, Kermit
Niday, Jim Niday and Zern Niday. Interment was in the Corydon
Cemetery. Frank A. Niday, son of John R. and Katherine Niday, was born
in Decatur County, Iowa, November 26, 1867 and died at the hospital in Corydon,
Iowa on October 9, 1947, aged 79 years, 10 months and 13 days. On Jan.
1, 1894, he was united in marriage to Martha Ann Richard Sinclair, who preceded
him in death July 23, of this year. Mr. Niday was the last of his family,
as he was preceded in death by his last sister, Margaret Eveline Troster,
just three weeks prior to his death. He was a life long member of the
First Christian church of Corydon. Mr. Niday is survived by: one daughter,
Mrs. Roy Leloup of Toronto, Canada, and two sons Ray Niday of Chicago and
Everett Niday of Pasadena, CA., four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(Submitted by Jack
Niday)
OSCAR F. NIDAY
Oscar F. Niday, 62, a well known and highly respected farmer
died suddenly Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hollis Haskel who
lives on the King farm northeast of town. Mr. Niday suffered a heart
attack last winter and was ill for a number of weeks but has been up and
around all summer and was helping with the stock at the home of his
daughter. He was feeling as well as usual Sunday morning and went to
the farm across the road from the Haskel home, where they were keeping some
stock. He did not return at the dinner hour and his son-in-law and
daughter became alarmed and went to look for him. They found him dead
in the driveway of the barn. He had passed away without a struggle.
Funeral services, largely attended by relatives and friends, were held at
the Christian Church in Corydon, Tuesday afternoon, September 15, conducted
by the Pastor, the Rev. Loren E. Lair. Mrs. Kenneth Carris sang "Evening
Prayer." A male quartette composed of Dr. J. H. McCall, Forest Hagen,
Ira Duncan and Donald Duncan of Allerton, sang two numbers, "Abide With Me"
and "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." The pallbearers were nephews: Roy, Ernest,
Zern, Kermit and Bennie Niday and Ray Troster. Burial was in the Corydon
Cemetery.
OBITUARY: Oscar Floyd Niday, son of John and Katherine Niday, was born in
Benton Township, Wayne County, IA, March 7th 1874. He passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hollis Haskel, near Corydon, IA, Sunday, September
13, 1936 at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 6 days. His family was
one of the pioneer families in Wayne County and he was the youngest of a
family of fourteen children. Nine of these children grew to manhood
and womanhood. He received his early education in the rural schools
and high schools of Promise City and Corydon. He also attended the
Humeston Normal College and the Lincoln Normal College of Lincoln, NE.
Mr. Niday taught for several years in the rural schools of Wayne County.
On February 8th, 1899, he was united in marriage to Ida Pray, a daughter
of another pioneer family. To this union were born eight children:
Floyd of Cedar Rapids, Veron, Evelyn Haskell and Phyllis Mumma of Corydon,
and Manford of Denver, CO. Three children, Portia, Hubert and Gerard and
a grandchild have preceded him to the better land. Both Mr. Niday and
his wife were charter members of the Corydon Christian Church, and he was
selected as one of the charter deacons on the first church board. He
was always a boy and man of clean habits. His married life was spent
in farming and stock raising. All of his living children with the exception
of Manford are home to attend the last rites of respect for their father.
He leaves to mourn his passing in addition to his wife and children, four
grandchildren, three sisters; Mrs. America Walker of Corydon, Mrs. Sarah
Moon of Liberal, KS; and Mrs. Margaret Troster of Allerton. Two brothers,
F. A. Niday and C. A. Niday of Corydon. There is also a host of other
relatives and friends. (Submitted by Jack
Nida)
FLOYD
NIDAY
Wayne
County friends were saddened when they learned of the death Friday of Floyd
Niday, 58, of Kansas City. He died shortly after noon of a heart
attack. According to word received here, Mr. Niday, a real estate salesman,
was returning to his office after he had been home for lunch. He apparently
suffered a heart attack while behind the wheel of his car. A passing
motorist found him dead in his car that had come to a stop at the edge of
the road. Floyd was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Niday and
he was born and grew to manhood in this county. He is survived by his
widow, Edna DeSilva, one daughter, Marian, of Kansas City, one brother Veron,
of near Allerton and two sisters, one of whom is Evelyn Haskell of
Seymour. A sister Phyllis lives in Denver. funeral services were
Monday in Kansas City. (Submitted by Jack
Nida)
JOHN
NIDAY
Services
were held on Sunday, April 23, 1978 at 2:00 p.m. for John Niday. Services
were from the Liggett-Randolph Funeral Home in Seymour with the Rev. Darlene
Garwick, officiating. Music was furnished by Milton Albertson, soloist,
and Mrs. Mary Couchman, pianist. The pallbearers were Homer Van Dyne,
Kenneth Hall, Robert Reed, Charles Allen, Harold Kimple, and Dean Lohr.
Burial was in the Shriver Cemetery. John Zern Niday, son of Cornelius
and Iowa Zern Niday, was born on April 3, 1893, at Corydon. He died
April 21, 1978 at the Wayne County Hospital, at the age of 85 years and 18
days. He spent his life as a Wayne County farmer. He was married
to Ella Klinger on March 8, 1914 at Corydon. To this union were born
three children; Ervin of Corydon, Ermal (Mrs. Lewis Pogeler) of Manson, and
Opal (Mrs. Perle Johnston) of Seymour. He was preceeded in death by
his wife, Ella, his father and mother, sisters, Alta Browne and Katherine
Avery and a brother, Kermit. Surviving are the three children, two
sons-in-law, Perle Johnston and Lewis Pogeler, one daughter-in-law Leila
Niday, seven grandchildren, Janet Johnston, Lucas, Phillip Johnston, Kenneth
Johnston, Nancy Niday Roberts, Donna Niday, Debra Pogeler Ellis, and Martin
Pogeler, three grandsons-in-law and 11 great-grandchildren. (Submitted
by Jack
Nida)
MRS. ZERN
NIDAY
Mrs. Zern Niday, 78, died suddenly outside
her home Monday evening and was discovered by her husband and the tax assessor
who happened to be at the Niday home. She had not been ill, the family
reported. Funeral was Wednesday at the Liggett-Randolph Funeral Home with
internment in Shriver Cemetery. Mrs. Niday was the daughter of a pioneer
Jackson Township family, John and Maggie Ripper Klinger. She was born
March 18, 1893, in Jackson township and lived her entire life there.
Her husband, Zern, to whom she was married March 8, 1914, and three children
survive. They are Ervin of Corydon, Mrs. Lewis (Ermal) Pogeler of Manson
and Mrs. Perle (Opal) Johnston of Seymour. There are seven grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters, Ola Cobb,
Leona Gould and Marcia Thompson, and four brothers, John, Albert, Emmett
and Murl Klinger. An obituary will appear in next week's Herald.
(Submitted by Jack Nida)
GEORGE RUSH
Mr. Geo. Rush, died very suddenly at his home in Benton Township,
on Monday evening last of heart failure. He was quite well during the day
and had delivered a load of seed to Allerton. In the evening no complaint
was made and he was preparing to retire as usual, had taken off his pants
and hung them up in the usual place when he fell over and died in a short
time. Mr. Rush was an old and very highly respected citizen of Benton Twp
and his death will be a loss to the community. He was the father of Wm. Rush
and Mrs. M.E.Sallman, of this place. But few men had more friends, more sterling
honesty, or more of all that goes to make true manhood, than had Geo. Rush.
(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source Times-Republican, Corydon, Wayne
Co, IA 8/27/1896
WILLIAM WALLACE ROSS
William Ross, former citizen of Corydon and
Wayne Co, died in Des Moines, Wednesday. He had been making his home with
his son, L.W.Ross. The body was brought to Corydon Sunday and funeral services
were held from the Christian church at 1:30 in the afternoon. Rev. J. Newton
Sours, pastor of the church conducted the services. The burial was in the
NY Cemetery. The following is the
obituary:
William Wallace Ross, son of H.W. and Phoebe
Ross, was born January 3, 1885(s/b 1855), and departed this life after a
lingering illness in a Des Moines hospital on March 14, 1928, having been
at that time 72 years, 2 months, and 11 days of age. William was one of a
family of six children, two of whom survive and will mourn the loss of their
brother. They are Josephine Elizabeth Ross of California, and Frank Ross
of Corydon. William came with his family in the early sixties to Wayne
Co where for many years he made his home, and found occupation tilling the
soil. On the 12th day of March, 1884, he was united in marriage to Harriett
Rebecca Webber, and to this union 8 children were born. Two sons, Everett
and Verdon, have preceded their father in death. The other children four
sons and two daughters, together with their mother survive. The children
are L.W. Ross of Des Moines; Crittenden, of NYC, Mrs. Fern Frederick of Denver
CO, Charles of Wolf, MN, FO of Marshalltown, IA and Mrs. Naomi McKeever of
Des Moines, IA. A little over seven years ago Mr. Ross had a stroke
and Paralysis from which he never recovered, and following many months in
the hospital, a third stroke resulted in his death.(Submitted by Carolyn
Atkinson) Source 3/22/1928 Corydon IA
Times-Republican
HARRIETT
REBECCA ROSS
Harriet Rebecca Ross, dau of Louis and Rachel Webber was b. in
OH on 9/16/1865 and passed away at Clarinda, (Lucas County) IA on 11/3/1955
at the age of 90 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She had been ill about a year
and a half. When just a child she moved with her parents to Iowa and settled
in Wayne co, northeast of Corydon in the Bethlehem neighborhood where she
lived most of her life. At 18 years of age she was married to William W.
Ross and to this union 8 children were born. She was converted in her early
years and united with the Baptist church. Mrs. Ross was preceded in death
by her husband in 1928 and also by two sons Everett and Verdon and one daughter,
Naoma. Survivors include four sons, Lewis of Fort Des Moines, Critt of
Middletown, NY, Charles of Iron, MN, Faa of Kansas City, MO, and one dau,
Mrs. Fern Frederick of Denver, Co, 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren
and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. RT
White of the Corydon Methodist church at the Wolf funeral home with burial
in the NY cemetery. Music furnished by Richard Hillyard and Mrs. Clayton
Hillyard.(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson)Source listed under Harriet Rebecca
Rose in newspaper
LEWIS
WEBBER
Lewis Webber,
one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Wright Township, was taken
seriously ill while going home from Corydon Tuesday last and is reported
in critical condition. (Could not find the
OBIT)
Note:
He was married to Rachel Gilham(Gillom) (Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson)
Source Wayne Co, IA Wayne Co Democrat 1/31/1902, IA State Hist.
Lib.
LUCILE R. ROSS
Services
for Mrs. Lucile R. Ross, 71, of 1005 Wade Ave, will be at 2pm, Tuesday at
Dunn's Southwest Ninth Funeral Home with burial at Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Mrs. Ross died of cancer Friday at College Hospital. She was
born in Wayne Co and had lived in Corydon before moving to Des Moines. Mrs.
ross was a member of the University Christian Church, The Rebekah Lodge and
Group 9, Christian Women's Fellowship. Survivors are 6 daughters, Mrs.
Olga Snapp of Mechanicsburg, OH, Mrs. Caarma Johnson of Columbia, MO, Mrs.
Zelphia Leverich of OKC. OK, Mrs. Zola Tripe of Laporte, MN, Mrs. Glois Gilbert
of Des Moines, and Miss Rossina Ross of Des Moines; a son Lewis W. Jr of
Des Moines; four brothers, Alva Rush of St. Joseph, MO, William Rush of Kimball
SD, Lora Rush of Des Moines, and IG Rush of Corydon; 19 grandchildren and
8 great grandchildren.(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source 7/14/1963
Des Moines Sunday Register Local Section
7-L
JAMES M. RUSH
JAMES RUSH DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME.
James M. Rush,
a well know resident of Corydon, passed away in his home in the NE part of
town early Thursday morning Aug. 13. Mr. Rush was as well as usual when he
retired Wednesday night and his death from a heart attack came silently.
His wife (third wife) discovered his dying condition, after midnight and
summoned aid, but to no avail. The funeral services were held from
the Baptist church Friday afternoon Aug. 14. the Rev. J.E. Holland, pastor
of the church had charge of the service. Mrs. Bertha Wright, Miss Ina Sallman,
FB Fry and Julius Nelson with Mrs. Chester Hogue at the piano sang several
appropriate numbers. The pall bearers were the four sons, Alva, Harvey, Lora
and IG and 2 grandsons, Harry Nell and Claud Rush. Burial was at the Corydon
Cemetery beside the mother of his children. Relatives from a distant here
for the services were; Mr & Mrs. Alva Rush, Mr. & Mrs. Claud Rush
and dau of St. Joseph MO, Mr. & Mrs. LW Ross and children and Harvey
Rush of Fort Des Moines, Mr. & Mrs. Lora Rush and children of Commerce
IA, Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Nell and children of Humeston; and Mr. & Mrs.
Pearl Rush of Fort Madison. W. C. Rush, a son of Kimball, SD was not able
to be here for the last rites. (Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source
Times-Republican
8/20/1931
Obituary: James M. Rush was b. in Madison County
IL, 10/25/1855 and departed this life in his house at Corydon 8/13/1931.
When about one year old, he came with his parents to Wayne Co, Ia and the
family settled in Benton Twp, where he grew to manhood. In 1874 he was united
in marriage with Stella Hanks. To this marriage eight children were born,
seven of who survive. His wife died March 11, 1921 and on March 12, 1931
he married Mrs. Julia Troster, whom he had known early in life. Mr. Rush
lived on a farm north of Corydon until 1910, when he moved to town. Here
for 22 years he lived and worked, loved and respected by the entire community.
For 16 years he held the position of street commissioner for the city. At
the age of 16 years, he was converted and united with the Peoria Baptist
church, northeast of town and continued faithful until called to rest.
He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, Mrs. Julia Troster Rush, seven children
namely: Mrs. Ella Nells of Humeston, Alva Rush, St. Joseph MO, Harvey Rush
of Des Moines, WC Rush of Kimball, SD, Mrs. Lucile Ross, and Lora Rush of
Des Moines, and IG Rush of Corydon. One daughter, Mrs. Bertha Hardy preceded
him in death. He is also survived by the following borthers and sisters:
FP Rush, Pearl D. Rush, Mrs. Laura Sallman and Mrs. Emma Muse. One brother
William rush and two sisters Mrs. Florence Niday and Mrs. Nancy Sheets, have
preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren survive
him. Mr. Rush lived an industrious and upright life and his loss will
be keenly felt by the community in which he had resided for so man
years.(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source Wayne Co. Democrat, IA
8/20/1931
ESTELLA HANKS
RUSH
Funeral
Services for Mrs. James M. Rush were held from the family home Thursday
afternoon. The Rev. J.W. Neyman of the Baptist church conducted the services
in the presence of the family and friends. A quartette of ladies, Mrs.
J.W.Neyman, Mrs. Bertha Wright, Mrs. L.J.Guinn and Miss Dorothy Wright sang
several hymns. The burial was in the Corydon Cemetery as it was impossible
on account of the bad roads to go to the Rush
Cemetery.
(The following obituary was read at the service):
Estella Hanks was born June 10, 1858 in IL. died March 11, 1929, at her
home in Corydon. Age 70 years, 9 months and 1 day. The Hanks were relatives
of Nancy Hanks, mother of Abraham Lincoln. Estella Hanks came to Wayne Co.
IA when nine years old and lived the remainder of her life in this county.
The last 20 years she lived in Corydon. She was married 51 years ago to James
M. Rush. To them were born seven children, Mrs. Ella Neal, Humeston, Ia;
Alva, St. Joseph, MO; Harve, Mrs. Lucile Ross and Lora of Des Moines; William,
Kimble SD, IG of Corydon. One dau, Mrs. Bertha Hardly, Sedan, KS preceded
her in death, dying 2/12/1920. Mrs. Rush joined the Christian church in NY,
this county. She later united with the Baptist church in Peoria, this county.
When she came to Corydon she united with the Baptist Church. For some time,
because of ill health, she has not been able to attend the services of the
church. She never lost her interest in religion. Mrs. Rush leaves to mourn
her death her husband, James M. Rush, seven children, 39 grandchildren, and
six great grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters and four brothers and
a host of friends.(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source Corydon, Wayne
Co. IA Times-Republican 3/21/1929
ISAAC HANKS
Mr. Isaac Hanks who has been ill the past three weeks died Monday,
April 20, at 4PM at his home 1/2 mile east of Ovid. It was difficult to fix
the cause of his death, which was ascribed to the general term of heart failure.
His children and others are of the opinion that it was due largely as the
result of an injury sustained from being knocked over by a cow two years
ago, he never having felt well since. There was also a complication of other
diseases. His funeral was held Wed. at his home conducted by Rev. Smith
the Baptist minister of Cambria and the burial was in the Hogue Cemetery.
Besides a wife, he leaves four sons and three daughters to mourn his loss.
--Note: THREE DAUGHTERS --LEAH WAS STILL ALIVE AT THIS TIME!. The services
held at Fry's Chapel Sunday at 3 pm May 6, although not so largely attended,
was enjoyed to the uttermost by those present. Rev. Shea of Corydon having
won the admiration of his audience by his charming manner and fluent delivery.
Come again Rev. Shea.(Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source Wayne Co.
Ia Democrat 5/3/1900, Microfilm record at Iowa State Historical Library,
DSM,
IA
KESIA HANKS
Mrs.
Kesia Hanks, widow of the late Isaac Hanks of Union Twp, and mother of Peter
Hanks of Van Wert, Charles Hanks, Mrs. James rush and Mrs. Alex Saveley,
of the Cambria neighborhood, died very suddenly Tuesday at the home of her
son Charles, near Cambria, from heart disease. Deceased was about 70 years
of age. The funeral took place yesterday, the remains being interred at the
Rush Cemetery. She was one of the early settlers of the county and well respected
by all. (Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson)Source Wayne County, Ia.
Democrat 9/25/1908, microfilm newspaper at IA State Hist. Lib. DSM
IA)
Mrs. Isaac Hanks, one of the old time citizens of Wayne County
died at the home of her son Charley in Washington Twp. Tuesday evening and
she was buried in the Hogue Cemetery Thursday. Her husband had been dead
for a number of years. "Hogue Cemetery: Her sisters married Hogues and this
is a cemetery started by them. (Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson) Source
9/25/1908 Page 5 Corydon, IA Times
Republican)
LEWIS W.
ROSS
Services for
Lewis W. Ross, 76 of 1005 SW Wade St. who died at home Friday of an intracranial
hemorrhage, will be at 2pm Tuesday at Dunn's Southside Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Ross a native of Corydon, had lived in
Des Moines 56 years. He was a graduate of Corydon High School and Drake
University, and a member of University Christian Church. Following his retirement
from Langan Paper Co. eight years ago, Ross owned and operated the LW Ross
Confectionery at SW 5th Street and Army Post Road. Survivors include his
wife, Lucile, one son, Lewis Jr. of Des Moines, six daughters, 18 grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. The six daughters are Mrs. Olga Snapp of
Mechanicsburg, OH; Mrs. Carma Johnson of Hartsburg, MO., Mrs. Zelphia Leverich
of OKC, OK, Mrs. Zola Tripe of Minneapolis, MN and Mrs. Glois Gilbert and
Miss Rossina Ross, both of Des Moines. (Submitted by Carolyn Atkinson)
Source 12/31/1961 Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Polk County, Ia. State
Hist. Lib. Des Moines, Ia.
SARAH E. PAINTER
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Painter,
86, were held at the Greenlee Funeral Home at Lineville at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday
with burial in the Weisner Cemetery. She was the widow of the late Cyrus
Painter, pioneer Lineville hotel and restaurant operator, who died several
years ago. A lifelong resident of the community, she died at her home in
Lineville July 10 a few days after she had been burned when her clothing
caught fire while she was cooking. Surviving are her nine children, 19
grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Painter, the only
daughter of Cornelius A. and Mary E.
Fairley.
Sarah Elizabeth Painter, the only daughter of Cornelius A. and
Mary E. Fairley, was born near Ravanna, Missouri on October 26, 1883 and
to this union were born, William Worth, who died December 14, 1943, Stella
who passed away January 1, 1911, Helen Jordon of Kansas City, MO., Gulley
L. of Lineville, Georgia Gaskill of Lineville, James Harvey of Moline, ILL.,
Don of the home, Ruth Symons of Kansas City, Mo., John D. of Des Moines,
William Taft of Kansas City, Mo., and Carl Newton of Seattle, Wash. Her husband
passed away December 28, 1934 near Mercer, Mo. She is survived by her
9 living children, 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She
was converted in Early church near Ravanna and moved her membership to the
Lineville Methodist church in 1918. Funeral services were held at the Greenlee
Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Roy Donelson was assisted
by Rev. Thome. Burial was at the Weisner Cemetery.
We would like to extend the heartfelt thanks to all the friends and neighbors
who were so kind to us in our hour of sorrow during the death of our dear
mother. Also the many who sent beautiful flowers and especially to the ladies
of Lineville auxiliary who prepared and served the wonder dinner. May
God Bless You All. The Mrs. S. E. Painter Family. (Submitted by Cindy
Lee - Source unknown)
JOHN JAMES
WOODS
John
James Woods was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Jan 10, 1853, and departed
this life from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mable Zimmerman August 25,
1921 at age of 68 years, 9 months and 15 days. Mr. Woods came to Iowa when
10 years of age with his grandfather and they made their home near Leon.
About 1872 he was united in marriage to Samantha N. (Ann) Briggs and to this
union was born 10 children, two of whom proceeded their father in death.
The wife and mother passed away about 4 years ago. (Submitted by Chuck Woods
Gr Grandson) Source Allerton Newspaper
NATHAN TROGDON
Mr.
Nathan Trogdon, father of our townsman, S.C. Trogdon, died very suddenly
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Darrah, near Humeston, on Sunday Feb.
20th. Mr. Trogdon was born in North Carolina, Randolph County, in 1814. He
removed with his parents to Illinois in 1829 and to Wayne County, Oct. 4th,
1854. He was married to Elizabeth Hodgen Nov. 12, 1836 and to them were born
fifteen children, nine sons and six daughters. Five sons and three daughters
are yet living. He was 83 yrs. 6 months and 20 days old. His body was
taken to Seymour to the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L. Lowry. Funeral services
conducted at Christian Church by Elder Rice after which his remains were
laid to rest in Southlawn Cemetery. (Times Republican March 8, 1898) (Submitted
by Diane Blake)
ELIABETH HODGIN TROGDON
Elizabeth Hodgin was born in North Carolina, Oct. 24, 1818, died
Sept. 21, 1895 at 7:20 p.m. was therefore 76 years and 11 months old, after
an illness of eleven days, for chronic inflamation of the liver and catarrh
of the gall ducts, combined with old age. In early life she emigrated
with her parents, Wm. and Mary Hodgin to Elgar County, IL, where she was
united in marriage with Nathan Trogdon, Nov. 12, 1835. Of this union there
was fifteen children, eight of whom still survive the deceased. The children
living are Samuel A., Malinda J., Solomon C., Matilda M., James A., Viola
D., Millard F., and Lincoln L., all of whom were present at the burial excepting
the last two named. Of those dead Wm. J., and Cynthia M. lived to manhood
and womanhood, the remainder dying in childhood. She united with the Christian
church in 1840 under the labors of Rev. Michael Combs in Edgar County, ILL.,
at the church known as Little Grove. They moved to the Territory of Iowa
in 1846
to the part now known as Buchanan County, remaining five years
and returned to Edgar County, Illinois, where they remained until 1854 when
they returned again to Iowa, this time to Wayne County, and from the spring
of 1855 until 1882 they lived on section 36 in Walnut Township, where they
reared their family, when they sold their farm and moved to Seymour where
they have since lived. There are eight children living, thirty-three
grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted by the writer. Text 2nd Timothy 4:6-8, on September 25th, at 2p.m.
at the Christian Church. The remains were followed to the Seymour cemetery
by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Sorrowing friends, weep no
more, sorrow not as those who have no hope, but be thou faithful until death
and Jesus will give you a crown of life. (written by Elder H. Rice) Source
Unknown(Submitted by Diane
Blake)
MARTHA
MATILDA TROGDON CAIN
Funeral services for Mrs. M. M. Cain were conducted by Re. William
Se____Sunday afternoon from the local Christian Church. Mrs. Cain came with
her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Trogdon, from Edgar County, ILL., to Wayne
County in 1855 and spent almost her entire life in this community. She was
a member of the Christian Church and a charter member of the Seymour Chapter
of the Order of Eastern Star, organized over forty years ago. She is
survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Lowry of this city and a daughter living
in Montana. (Martha Matilda Trogdon Cain died August 10, 1933) The Times
Republican August 17, 1933 (Submitted by Diane Blake)
OGLE TROGDON
Ogle
Trogdon, youngest son of Solomon C. and Kezia L. Trogdon was born in Wayne
county near Seymour, Iowa, December 22, 1888, and died June 13, 1895, with
one of the most fatal diseases to which we are subject in childhood, membranous
croup, between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock p.m., was therefore 7 years,
5 months and 21 days old. His sickness was of 8 days duration, on the 7th
he seemed to be much better but took worse in the evening and on the
evening of the 8th day of his sickness died. This is a sad bereavement
in this family, less than one year ago, the wife and mother was called and
now the son. Dear father lift up thine eyes--and by faith view the home of
the Redeemer and there--amongst the immortalized you can behold your loved
ones. So, cheer thy heart, quiet thy fears, revive thy hopes, all is
well, for all things work together for good for them that love God. Memorial
service by the writer--at the Christian Church in Seymour, June 14, 1895.(
Wayne County Democrat June 20, 1895) Submitted by Diane
Blake)
KEZIAH I. KELLOGG TROGDON
Keziah
I. Kellogg was born in Pike County, Ohio, December 4, 1847. Died in Wayne
County, Iowa, October 17, 1894. She was 46 years, 10 months, 7 days old,
she was married to S. T. Trogdon, March 15, 1866, of this union there has
been 13 children, nine sons, and four daughters, four sons and 2 daughters
have preceded her to their reward. There is 5 sons, two daughters left to
mourn her departure.
She was a faithful member of the Christian
church for the last 5 years of her life, was a faithful companion, one of
the kindest of mothers, a pleasant and accommodating neighbor and was loved
by all who knew her. It can be said of her "she did what she could," Yes
she did her whole duty, her labors have ended and she has passed over from
toil to the reward reserved for the faithful followers of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Memorial discourse was held by the writer at the Christian church in this
city. The audience was large, not all could be seated that was in the house
and many not able to get in. The family have the sympathy of the entire
Community, they are widely known, and well respected by all that know them(
Eld. H. Rice Seymour Press, Oct. 18,
1894)
SOLOMON CLINTON
TROGDON
Solomon
Clinton Trogdon, son of Nathan and Elizabeth Trogdon was born on February
28, 1843 in Edgar County, Illinois and passed away at his home in Corydon
on January 29, 1937, at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 1 day. He
was the last of a large family of 16 children. When he was a lad of
10 years he moved with his family to Buchanan County, Iowa. However, in 1856
the family moved to Wayne County settling in the vicinity of Seymour and
he with his family, takes his place as one of the great host of pioneer settlers
of the West. In 1892 he moved to Corydon where he spent the remaining years
of his life. On March 2, 1866, he was united in marriage to Keziah
Isabel Kellogg and to this union 13 children were born. Six of them
grew to manhood and womanhood. They are Lola Cain of Seymour, Nathan of
Balentine, Montana, Lulu Stewert of Alamosa, Colo., Judge and Carl of Dallas,
Texas. One son Walden M. preceded him in death. In November of 1894 his wife
also passed away. He was united in marriage to Mary Foster of Corydon
on April 4,
1901.
Mr. Trogdon was one of the few remaining Civil
War Veterans of this community. He was mustered into the U.S. Service on
September 30, 1863 at Camp Roberts, Davenport, Ia, by Lieut Col. Wm. M. Grier
and served his country nobly and well until the end of the
war.
He joined the Seymour Christian Church in 1889
and after he moved to Corydon became one of the charter members of the Christian
Church of Corydon. He served as one of the first deacons of the dedication
communion service of this building. He was a sincere and devoted church member,
always attending church regularly until the last few years of his life.
Mr. Trogdon had been active in body and mind for a man of his age until two
weeks ago when he suffered a stroke. (From the Seymour Herald, February
4,
1937)
SAVANNA CAROLINE
CAIN WYTHE
Mrs. Thomas P.
Wythe passed away at her home the morning of December
4, 1940, having attained the age of 71 years, 2 months and 27 days.
Mrs. Wythe was born Savanna Caroline Cain, daughter of William and Julia
(Martin) Cain at Seymour, September 7, 1869. She was united in marriage
June 3, 1888 to Thomas Patrick Wythe. To this union were born 10 children
of which two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. The husband
also preceded her, having died June 13, 1938. Surviving are Mrs. E.
John (Letta) Bragg of Long Beach, Calif.; Thomas P. Wythe, Moline, Ill.;
Mrs. Myrtle West, Lincoln, Neb.; Wynne Wythe, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Lilla
Frankinberg, Ogallala, Neb.; Mrs. Harry (Bertice) Kirby of Kansas City, Mo.;
and Mrs. Mildred Scott, Omaha, Neb. There are seven grandchildren and
one great grandchild. A brother, M. J. Cain and two half-sisters, Mrs.
Lettie Lowrey, Seymour, and Mrs. Daisy Starr, Chillicothe, Mo. also
survive. Mrs. Wythe was a member of the Baptist church at Seymour.
She will be remembered as a lover of her home. (Date and Source
Unknown) Submitted by Karen
Wagner
THOMAS PATRICK
WYTHE
Thomas
Patrick Wythe was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio March 9, 1863, and passed away
June 13, 1938 at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 4 days. He was converted
during one of Billy Sunday's meetings several years ago and united with the
Baptist church at that time. He was a member of the I.O.O. F. Lodge, also
of the United States Workers of America. On June 8, 1888, he was united
in marriage to Savannah C. Cain, and to this union 10 children were born;
Nellie Bly and an infant son passed away several years ago. Gilbert M. Wythe
of Kansas City, Mo. passed away four years ago. The surviving children
are Letta Bragg, of Long Beach, Ca.; Mildred Scott of Omaha, Ne., Tom Wythe,
Moline, IL.; Myrtle West of Omaha, Ne.; Lilla Frankenberg of Ogallala, Ne.;
Wynne Wythe of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Bertice Kirby of Kansas City, Mo. All
of the children attended the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Letta
Bragg. He leaves to mour 7 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild. He was a kind and loving husband and a devoted father and will
be greatly missed by his family. (Date and Source Unknown)Submitted by
Karen
Wagner
ELIZABETH (BETTY) ROCKWELL OSBORN
Betty
Rockwell Osborn was born in Pike County, Ohio, March 16, 1857 and died at
the home of her son, Earl Osborn, in Seymour, Iowa, Friday September
14, 1934, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 29 days. She came with her parents
to Iowa when about 8 years of age. For almost 70 years she has lived in and
around Seymour. During this time she has witnessed many changes and has known
much hardships of pioneer life. On Nov. 17, 1878 she was united in
marriage to Henry Osborn. To this union were born three children, one daughter
Mrs. Ina Wharton who passed away Dec. 7, 1926; and two sons Earl and Osee
who died Dec 12 1899. There are six grandchildren, Gale, Carl and Burl Wharton;
Florice, Morris and Betty Osborn. She was for many years a member of
the Methodist church. Funeral services were held from the Methodist
church in Seymour Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the Southlawn
Cemetery. (Date and source
unknown)
HAROLD MARSHALL
MOORE
Harry M. Moore Succumbs After Year's
Illness
Harry Marshall Moore, 65, of 174 Fifteenth Avenue, East Moline, died in his
home at 5:20 o'clock this morning after about a year's illness. Mr.
Moore, a resident of East Moline since 1937, was a carpenter by trade and
prior to his illness was employed as a carpenter foreman by the Stoehr and
Palmgren Contracting firm of Moline.
Mr. Moore was born in Appanoose County, Iowa, April 19, 1888. He married
Osce Brittain in Centerville Iowa, Sept. 29, 1915. He was a member
of the AFL Carpenter's union.
Survivors besides the widow are a son, William Donald Moore, in the army
at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., two brothers, D. E. Moore of Des Moines, Iowa,
and B. L. Moore of Akron, Ohio.
One brother, a sister and his parents preceded him in death.
The body was removed to the Wendt Funeral Chapel in East Moline, were funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. A. M. Beadoin,
pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. The body will be
taken to Seymour, Iowa, Mr. Moore's former home, where additional services
will be held in the Baptist church in that city. Burial will be in
South Lawn cemetery Seymour.
Friends may call at the Wendt chapel after 7 p.m. today. (Source Obituary
from "The Rock Island Argus," Tuesday, 5 October 1953, p. 16)
Submitted by Leah McKin
DAVID THARP
ZIMMERMAN
David Tharp Zimmerman was born in Pike,
Ohio, January 22, 1842, and died at his home in Seymour, Iowa, December 2,
1924 at 82 years 10 months and 10 days.
Although Mr. Zimmerman had been in failing health for some time none of his
friends considered him seriously ill. However; death came and he quietly
passed away.
When about 12 years of age he came with his family to Louisa County Iowa.
3 years later his family moved to Wayne County Iowa. He married Katie
Carson in Wayne County Iowa 25 November 1877. They made their home
on a farm southwest of Seymour for 25 years. In 1901 he moved to Jerome,
Iowa, where 18 happy years were spent. About 5 years ago because of
declining health they moved into the town of Seymour.
Not having any children of his own he made a home for a New York Homeless
boy, whom persons of Seymour know as Frank McKim (One person says McKin)
[Frank McKIN is correct]. Frank came From Casper, Wyoming, to attend
the funeral of this man who had befriended him. Besides his wife he
is survived by one brother, J. C. Zimmerman of Corydon, Iowa. Five
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The funeral service
was from the Christian Church, December 4, and burial in the Southlawn Cemetery
of Seymour. (Source Seymour Herald Obituary, undated) Submitted
by Leah
McKin
CATHERINE
"KATIE" CARSON
ZIMMERMAN
Funeral services for Catherine Zimmerman,
who was killed in an automobile accident last Friday, were held at the Christian
Church Tuesday. Mrs. Zimmerman was riding with Mrs. Elza Sagers, who
was driving up a steep hill south of Seymour near the old Bert Harris farm
when the engine died. The car started to back down the hill and Mrs.
Zimmerman became alarmed and started to get out of the car. As she
got out the momentum of the car threw her to the ground. The car backed
into the ditch and upset. The car fell on Mrs. Zimmerman, with the
front fender striking her at the lower part of the lungs and
abdomen. Death was instantaneous. Help was summoned to lift the
car off the dead woman.
A coroner's inquest was held during the afternoon and the coroner pronounced
the cause of death as accidental. Mrs. Sagers is 80 years old and Mrs.
Zimmerman, 74. Catherine Carson was born in Cass County, Ill., May
21, 1858. Killed in an auto accident south of Seymour, Friday morning
at 10 o'clock, July 15, 1932. Aged 74 year, 1 month and 24 days.
November 25, 1877 she married David Zimmerman and began homekeeping on a
farm southwest of Seymour, where she enjoyed life for 25 years. In
1901 she and her husband moved to Jerome, where 18 happy and prosperous years
were spent. Thirteen years ago Mrs. Zimmerman moved to Seymour, where
deceased has since lived. In 1924 her husband was called away in death,
leaving her to finish life's journey alone. Not having any children
of her own she took into her heart and home a homeless New York boy about
3 years of age, who many Seymour folks know as Frank McKim [sic] now living
at Casper, Wyo.
45 years ago Mrs. Zimmerman united with the Christian church at Antioch,
in which she retained her membership until her death. She is survived
by two sisters, Mrs. Howard Zimmerman and Mrs. Charles Taylor, both living
in Seymour, besides a number of friends who mourn her sudden death.
Funeral services were largely attended. Burial was made in Southlawn
beside her husband. Elder G. A. Jeffrey conducted the services.
(Date and Source Unknown) Submitted by Leah
McKin
JAMES HENRY GREER
James
Henry Greer, son of William A and Elzira Webb Greer, was born in Marion County,
Iowa, March 30th, 1850, and departed this life at the home of his son Harley
Greer in Humeston, Iowa, June 3rd, 1941, at the age of 91 years, 2 months
and 3 days. He was one of a family of ten children, five sons and five daughters
of which one brother, Webb Greer of Springfield, Colorado, and two sisters,
Mrs Sarah Riddle of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs Etta Bettis of Clio, Iowa,
remain.
At the age of 16 he moved with his parents to Wayne County, Iowa, where he
grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Mary E Smith January 1st, 1871,
to which union were born five children, three sons and two daughters, Mrs
Emma E Fordyce, who preceded him in death on December 14th 1928 at Gillette,
Wyoming, Millard M of Eagle, Idaho, Mrs Alta T Berry of Woodward, Oklahoma,
Harley A of Humeston, Iowa, and Clinton M of Little Rock, Arkansas.
After his marriage he lived in Putnam County, Missouri until 1900, with the
exception of four years he spent in Kansas. In 1900, he moved to Wayne County,
Ia, near Clio, where he lived until the passing of his wife on January 6th,
1933, after which he made his home with his children. He united with the
Church of Christ at an early age to which he remained a faithful member until
his death. He was a charter member of the Church of Christ at Clio, Iowa,
where he lived an humble and devoted Christian until the Lord said, "It is
enough, come on up higher." Father Greer was one of the few who could say
with Paul, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to
me only, but unto them also that love his appearing”.
Mr Greer was an active and prosperous farmer until the age of 65 when he
retired to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He was a good neighbor, a loving
and devoted husband and father and was always interested in any activities
for a better community and ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Mr Greer leaves to mourn his passing, besides his brother and two sisters,
one daughter and three sons, 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and
1 great great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. All of
his children were present for the last services excepting his oldest son
Millard M of Eagle, Idaho.
In him we can truly say we have lost a kind and loving father and a true
and devoted friend, but our loss is his gain, and we all unite in saying,
"Thy will be done".
We miss thee from our home, father, / Where love has bound our hearts, /
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words, / Must we forever part? / Dearest
loved one we must lay thee, / In the peaceful grave's embrace, / But thy
memory will be cherished, / 'Till we see thy heavenly face.
Buried Clio Cemetery, Wayne Co, Iowa.
(Date and
Source Unknown) Submitted by Linda Chandler
MARY ELIZABETH SMITH GREER
MRS GREER
IS BURIED IN THE CLIO CEMETERY
Mary
Elizabeth Smith was born in Owen county, Kentucky, October 3rd, 1853, and
departed this life January 6th, 1933, at the age of 79 years, 3 months and
3 days. When 3 years of age, she moved with her parents to Putnam county,
Mo, where she grew to womanhood. On January 1st, 1871, she was married to
James H Greer, who survives her. To this union there were born five children:
Emma Fordyce, who preceded her mother in death on December 14, 1928; Millard,
of Engle, Idaho; Alta Berry, of Vici, Okla; Harley, of Humeston, Ia; and
Clint, of Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs Greer leaves to mourn her loss, three sons, one daughter, 19 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren, besides a great host of friends.
She united with the Christian church at the age of 22 years, and has been
a conscientious member during all the years and was faithful until the day
of her homegoing.
On January 1st, 1933, the last Sunday of her life, she and her husband, James
H Greer, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary with the immediate members
of their family.
Mrs Greer suffered a stroke on Wednesday, Jan 4th. She passed away on Friday
morning. The services were conducted by Rev Frank T Carter of the Allerton
and Humeston Christian church, at the Clio church. Burial was made at the
Clio cemetery, Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.
(Date and Source
Unknown) Submitted by Linda Chandler
MRS J H GREER OF CLIO IS
DEAD
Mrs
James H Greer, 79, of Clio passed away in her home Friday morning, January
6, following a stroke of paralysis which she suffered a few days previous.
The funeral services were held in the Christian Church at Clio, Sunday afternoon,
January 8 and were conducted by the Rev Frank T Carter, pastor of the Church
of Christ at Humeston. Burial was in the Clio cemetery. The following is
an obituary:
Mary Elizabeth Smith was born in Owen county, Kentucky, October 3, 1853 and
departed this life, January 6th, 1933 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and
3 days. When three years of age she moved with her parents to Putnam county,
Mo, where she grew to womanhood. January 1st, 1871, she was united in marriage
to James H Greer, who survives her. To this union were born five children:
Emma Fordyce, who preceded her mother in death December 14, 1928, Millard
of Eagle, Idaho; Alta Berry of Vici, Okla., Harley of Humeston; and Clint
of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs Greer leaves to mourn their loss, her husband; three
sons and a daughter; 19 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, besides
a host of friends.
She united with the Christian church at the age of 22 years and has been
a conscientious member during all the years and was faithful until the day
of her home-going. January 1st, 1933, the last Sunday of her life, she and
her husband, James H Greer, celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary with
the immediate members of their family.
(Date and Source
Unknown) Submitted by Linda Chandler
AM CHERRY LAID TO REST
TODAY
A
M Cherry who has made his home in Corydon for several years passed away Sunday,
October 15th at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 15 days. He had been in
poor health for several years and for the past year has been confined to
his home.
He was the son of Peter F. and Charlotte F. Cherry and was born in Greenbush,
Iowa, April 27, 1858. He grew to manhood in the vicinity of his birth. He
was united in marriage to Mary E. Adkins and to their union were born six
sons, four of whom survive namely: E.P. and C.L. of Des Moines, A.I. of Charles
City and W.A. of St. Joseph, Mo. The two sons who preceded him in death were
Charles and Louis.
Besides his wife and sons, he is survived by fifteen grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Also two sisters and one brother.
The funeral services were held from the home, 500 South Washington St, Wednesday
morning at 9:30 and conducted by the Rev. Nyman, pastor of the Baptist Church.
The interment was at Norwalk, Iowa.
The Times Republican, Corydon, Iowa Thursday, October 17, 1929 Submitted
by Nelda Cherry Morton
MRS. DELBERT
WEST
Mrs.
Delbert West, 48 years, a highly respected citizen of Corydon, passed away
in her home on S. Franklin street Sunday morning, Aug. 8, from complications
of diseases after several months of illness. She had been bedfast for three
months. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Graysville, Mo.,
and interment was made in the Hogg cemetery near Worthington, Mo.
---Obituary
Offie, daughter of T.E. Hogg and Celia Hogg was born February 3, 1888, in
Putnam county, Mo., and departed this life at her home in Corydon, Iowa,
Sunday morning, August 8, 1937, at the age of 48 years, 6 mos., and 5 days.
She was united in marriage to Delbert west of Mapleton, Mo., on April 18,
year of 1909. To this union five children were born, Earl of Centerville,
Ia., Celia Engle of Corydon, Luella Haner of Allerton, Darl and Melinda at
home and Talton of Corydon by a former marriage.
Besides her husband and children she is survived by four grandchildren her
parents and six sisters, Mrs. Ida Williams and Mrs. Flora McFarland of Ottumwa,
Ia.; Mrs. Fannie Morgan of Bloomfield, Ia.; Mrs. Alice Vincent of Worthington,
Mo.; Mrs. Louisa Brown and Gladys Hinerman of Graysville, Mo.; and three
brothers, William, James and Chester Hogg of Worthington, Mo., also nieces
and nephews and a host of friends to mourn her passing. She was preceded
in death by three brothers and two sisters. She was converted in a Baptist
church at an early age.
She was laid to rest in the Hogg Cemetery near Worthington,
Mo.,--Times-Republican, Corydon, Ia.
Submitted by Julie A. Barwick
SUDDEN DEATH
OF ALEXANDER
PERKINS.
Another old time resident of Wayne
county and a civil war veteran passed to his final reward at an early hour
last Friday morning, in the person of Alexander Perkins, who died at his
home in the north part of town about 2 a. m., very suddenly. Mr. Perkins
had been in his usual health up to within a few days prior to his death,
when symptoms of pneumonia began to show. He was out on the streets,
however, the day before his death. He was 75 years old last
September. He leaves a widow, four sons and one daughter living, and
one son and daughter dead. Mr. Perkins has been a resident of Corydon
for a little over a year, formerly residing in Washington township, where
he followed the occupation of farming.
He came to Iowa in 1856 from Indiana and in 1857 was married to Miss Martha
Moore. In July, 1862, he enlisted in Co. D Twenty-Third Iowa Infantry
and served throughout the war. Being mustered out of service in Texas, July,
1865. This was the company that Captain W. M. Littell was captain of
and the latter gentleman speaks of his late comrade in the highest of terms,
saying that he was a model soldier.
Mr. Perkins was well known throughout the county and leaves many friends
among the older residents, all of whom regret his loss.
The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday morning and the services
were largely attended. Rev. C. H. Strawn officiated. The church
choir sang “Happy Days” and “Lead Me Gently
Home.” Mr. Strawn spoke feelingly of the life and character
of the deceased. Twenty-one soldiers were present to pay their last
respects to the departed comrade. The pall bearers were George Walker, Rinehart
Fry, E.E. Boyd, A. E. Woolis, Charles Sheets and J. N. Hogue. Burial
was at the Hogue cemetery, west of town.
From the May 10th, 1910 Corydon Times Republican
Submitted by Matt Mead – June 2007–
MRS. SARAH A. MEAD
Mrs. Sarah A. Mead, perhaps better known among her wide circles
of friends and acquaintances as “Grandma” Mead, died
quite suddenly at her home in the north part of town at an early hour Wednesday
morning, at the age of 65 years. Her health had not been the best of
late but her sudden passing away came entirely
unexpected.
Mrs. Mead, while a resident of Iowa for the past forty-one years, came to
Corydon about five years ago from Cambria, where she lived for a long time
and was well known and highly respected and beloved. The illness that
resulted in her death came very suddenly and her spirit had breathed its
last before a physician, who was hurriedly called for, arrived. She
had sixteen children, twelve of whom survive her and with the exception of
a daughter who lives in South Dakota, they all reside in this county, three
of them, Mrs. Frank Parrott, Mrs. Pen Rush, and Floyd Mead, living in Corydon.
Mrs. Mead was a native of Michigan, and when but a small child, her parents
moved to near Monmouth, Ill., where she grew to womanhood. In 1860
she was married to Washington G. Mead and forty-one years ago they removed
to Iowa, Mr. Mead passing away twenty-one years ago. Five years ago
she moved from Washington township to Corydon, and remained here since that
time. She had been a member of the Methodist church for years.
Funeral services, which were largely attended were held at the late residence
yesterday morning, Rev. A. E. Slothower, officiating. Burial was at
Cambria cemetery.
Rev. J. H. Perry assisted in conducting the services which were largely attended
by old friends and neighbors. The casket hidden was nearly hidden from
view by floral remembrances. A quartette, composed of Mr. And Mrs.
J.S. Garrett, F. B. Fry and Miss Edith Rea sang “Fade, Fade, Each
Earthly Joy.” “It Is Well With My Soul” and
“The City of Gold.”
From the Corydon Times Republican, 1910
Submitted by Matt Mead- June 2007–
Washington Mead Obituary
OBITUARY
Died: September 9th, 1889, at 3:20 AM, at his residence two miles north-east
of Cambria, from cancer of the stomach, Mr. Washington Mead, aged 50 years,
four months, and eight days.
The deceased was born in Chataqua county, N. Y., May 1st , 1839. About
the year 1859 he moved to Warren county, Ill., and on the 9th of August,
1860, was married to Miss Sarah Mosher, a daughter of David Mosher.
On the 18th of January, 1862, he enlisted in the 1st Illinois cavalry, company
G, and served till March 14, 1862, when they were discharged by special order
number 270, returning home he remained in that vicinity till 1869 when he
moved to Wayne county, Iowa and settled were he has lived ever since, making
him a resident of Wayne county a little over 20 years.
During the winter of 1875, Mr. Mead, joined the M.E. church at Cambria, and
has been a faithful member until death. About 48 hours before he died
the friends who were by his bedside noticed him muttering in his sleep, they
spoke to him and he said he was dreaming he related what he saw and how happy
he felt, it seemed he couldn’t find words to express his joy, nothing
seemed to trouble him in the least except the thoughts of leaving the little
ones. Mr. Mead was the father of 16 children four of whom are dead
and 12 living, all of whom were at his bedside save Alice and Mary, who live
in Dakota. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community
in this their sad affliction, and while they lose a devoted husband and kind
father, the community loses one of its best and most honored citizens.
Father has gone to a mansion of rest.
From a world of sorrow and pain.
To the
glorious land of the blest.
Where he never can suffer again.
W. A. M. Jr.
From the “Index and Scrapbook of Obituaries Starting
1878-1900” pg 12 from the Wayne County Genealogical Society.
Submitted by Matt Mead – June 2007 –
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