Thomas Newell 1818-1898

NEWELL

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 5/24/2021 at 09:15:03

Columbus Gazette, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Thursday, May 19, 1898
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On Saturday, May 13, occurred the death of Thomas Newell, one of Louisa county's best known and most respected pioneers. He was born in Holmes county, Ohio, February 20th, 1818, thus completing much more than the allotted span of life. In 1839 he came with his parents to Iowa and settled on the farm in Concord township which continued to be his home during all the years following. In his early life he was a teacher in the public schools of this county. Afterwards he became a clerk and accountant in a mercantile establishment; then deputy clerk of the District court of Louisa county when the old pioneer Zadock Ingraham was in charge of the office. He was for many years a member of the county board of supervisors. The later years a of his life were devoted to farming and stock raising. He was a member of Triangular lodge, No. 245, A. F. and A. M. Letts, Iowa.

In the year 1843 he was united in marriage with Miss Christina Newell, formerly of Logan county, Ohio. Nine children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy, the others all having grown to maturity. All of these, with his faithful wife, were present during his last illness to minister to his wants. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. T. N. Buchanan of Wapello. The interment was as Indian creek cemetery, Monday, May 16.