Obituaries |
submitted by: Julia Johnson - julia.johnson63@gmail.com |
[Carr, Bruce I.] Blockton News Thursday April 3, 1941 p. 8 Bruce J. Carr Bruce J. [I] Carr was born on a farm near Blockton April 2, 1895, and died at a hospital at Council Bluffs March 25, 1941, aged 45 years, 11 months and 23 days. He lived a great deal of his life in the Blockton community. His parents died when he was young. He was married to [Wilma] June Linebaugh at Clarinda in 1916. To this union two children were born—Catherine of Clarinda, and Leland [Myrl] deceased. He is survived by his daughter, two grandchildren, a half brother, Rex Carr, of Fort Peck, Montana; a half sister, Mrs. Lois Crain, of Springfield, Mo.; aunt, Mrs. Mary Williams, and uncle, R. [aleigh] J. [ustin] Carr, both of Blockton, and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. E. B. Stewart. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Carr, Cora Elizabeth “Carrie” Jarrod Barnum] Bedford Times-Republican Monday December 5, 1921 [p. 1] Hit By The Train Instantly Killed Mrs. Raleigh Carr of Blockton Instantly Killed by Passenger Train While Walking the Track. Coroner to Hold Inquest This Afternoon. Mrs. Raleigh Carr, one of Blockton’s well-known citizens, was struck by a Great Western passenger train this (Monday) afternoon and instantly killed. From the meager reports obtained it is learned that the dead woman was in the habit of walking down the track to town, and had made this a custom for years. This proved her fateful day, for despite the frantic whistling of the engineer and the pressure of the brakes, the engine hit the woman and killed her almost instantly. Mrs. Carr, it is stated, was somewhat hard of hearing, but on previous trips had been watchful and avoided the trains. She had, we understand, been warned on numerous occasions, that on account of her deafness, she might get caught, but had made light of these warnings. The county coroner was called and an investigation will be held this afternoon. Mrs. Carr, so we are told, leaves a husband and two children to mourn her untimely taking off. The deceased was said to be about 45 or 50 years of age and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. [Carr, Cora Elizabeth “Carrie” Jarrod Barnum] Bedford Free Press Thursday December 8, 1921 p. 4 Mrs. Raleigh Carr Killed Mrs. Raleigh Carr of Blockton was instantly killed by a C. & G. W. train last Monday while walking to town from her home just north of Blockton. She was deaf we are told but had been in the habit of walking down the track. [Carr, Cora Elizabeth “Carrie” Jarrod Barnum] Blockton News Thursday December 8, 1921 [p. 1] Mrs. R. J. Carr Killed The News is called upon this week to chronicle the sad details in regard to the death of Mrs. R. [aleigh] J. [ustin] Carr, who was killed on the railroad track north of town Monday afternoon, being struck by train No. 90, northbound. She was thrown clear of the track when struck. Her right forearm and left lower limb were broken as well as her shoulders, and she received several scalp wounds. She was picked up by the train crew and brought back to the station, passing away before a physician reached her side. Mrs. Carr was in town that afternoon doing some trading and left for her home via the railroad track, the railroad track passing through the Carr farm a short distance west of the residence, soon after train No. 54, northbound, went through town. Train No. 90, an oil special and a through train, followed train No. 54. Mrs. Carr, who is partially deaf, probably thought no other trains would follow train No. 54 so closely, and apparently failed to hear the warning signals of train No. 90. While several saw Mrs. Carr and the approaching train a few moments before the accident no one but the trainmen saw her when the train struck her. Mrs. Carr was thrown to the east side of the track a distance of about six feet from the east rail and was picked up at a point about 106 steps north of the A. A. Weaver private railroad crossing. A package which she was carrying was found about 101 steps north of the crossing. According to eye witnesses the train then resorted to signals until the engine had passed the crossing and then, according to trainmen, the air brakes were applied and the engine reversed. The train consisted of some fourteen or fifteen cars and the train was stopped before the caboose had passed the body. As stated above the train was returned to the station and a physician and her husband was called. The coroner was also called and after securing legal advice in regard to the matter the body was taken to the H. O. Mumma undertaking parlors. The coroner after his arrival decided not to hold an inquest. The body was taken to the home on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o’clock and interment will be made in Rose Hill Cemetery. Train No. 54 is due here at 1:42 but left her Monday at 1:55. Train No. 5, southbound, is due here at 2:54. Train No. 90 was due her at 5:35 Monday morning but passed through here at good speed at 2:12 that afternoon and the time of the accident was given as 2:14. Conductor Connally and Engineer McNulty were in charge of train No. 90 and had orders to sidetrack at Benton for train No. 5, but remained here after the accident until 3:07 p. m. [Carr, Cora Elizabeth “Carrie” Jarrod Barnum] Blockton News Thursday December 15, 1921 [p. 1] Obituary [Cora ?] [Carrie] Elizabeth, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Scott) Jarrod was born near Chester, Howard County, Iowa, on Feb. 15, 1871 and passed away Dec. 5, 1921, aged 51 years, 9 months and 20 days. Her girlhood days were spent on her parent’s farm, until at the [words unreadable] she was married to Wm. Barnum. To this union was born one [child], Lloyd, now of Minot, North Dakota, and who was present at the funeral. [Words unreadable] 1901 she moved to Mt. Ayr, Iowa at which place on Dec. 3, 1901 she was united in marriage to R. [aleigh] J. [ustin] Carr of Blockton and moved to this place, which had since been her home. More than two years ago she united with the M. E. church under the pastorate of Rev. [words unreadable]. Since that time she has been striving to serve Jesus, sharing with her near friends the religious experience. Her acts of kindness to and thoughtfulness for her neighbors will ever keep her in [?[ She is survived by her husband, brothers, nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral services were held at [?] Methodist church {?] afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Laird of Redfield preaching the sermon and being assisted in the service by Rev. A. G. Simmons. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. The services were attended by a large congregation of friends and [neighbors ?]. [Carr, Cora Elizabeth “Carrie” Jarrod Barnum] Blockton News Thursday December 15, 1921 p. 4 Lois Carr, of St. Joseph, came on Wednesday of last week to attend the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. R. [aleigh] J. [ustin] Carr. Bedford Times-Republican Monday October 6, 1924 p. 4 BLOCKTON H. [enry] C. (Chap) Carr, who was badly injured on the evening of September 8 by being trampled by a cow he was milking and who was taken to a Creston hospital that night, died from his injuries Friday morning about 4 o’clock. The body was brought to Blockton Friday and funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Henry Chapman Carr, son of A. [quilla] Carr and Sarah [Frye] Carr, was born in Jefferson Township, Taylor County, Iowa, November 3, 1861, and departed this life at Creston, September 26, 1924, aged 62 years, 10 months and 23 days. The deceased grew to manhood on the Carr homestead near Blockton, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising for a number of years. Later engaged in business at Shannon City and at Tingley. From there he moved to Creston where he remained until March 1924, at which time he returned to the Carr homestead where he engaged in farming. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 19, 1953 [p. 1] Died At Allerton R. [aleigh] J. [ustin] Carr, former resident of Blockton, died at Kellerton Sunday where he had made his home the past 8 or 10 years. Burial was made at Blockton Wednesday. [Caudle, Nellie Irene Hoxworth] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 9, 1950 p. 6 Mrs. Caudle Dies In California Mrs. Nellie Caudle of Los Angeles, Calif., passed away unexpectedly while spending the weekend with her son Elton, and daughter Loraine, and their families in San Diego, according to word received Monday by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Grace Hoxworth at Sheridan, Missouri. The body was returned to Fort Morgan, Colorado, her former home, for the last rites and burial. Mrs. Caudle was Miss Nellie [Irene] Hoxworth of Blockton before her marriage to Ed [ward H.] Caudle, and after they were married they lived in the Hopkins community, later moving to Fort Morgan, where Mr. Caudle passed away. She is survived by three daughters, one son and their families. Also by a sister, Mrs. Carrie Lupton of Fort Morgan. Mrs. Grace Hoxworth and her nephew, Ray Hoxworth, went to Colorado to attend the last rites. Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 15, 1945 p. 5 Charles Chandler Dies Charles Chandler, a former resident of Blockton, died in Atlanta, Georgia, recently. The funeral services will be held at Blockton upon arrival of the body. [Chandler, Charles] Bedford Times-Press Thursday March 22, 1945 p. 3 Obituary – Charles Chandler Charles Chandler, son of Morris R. and Louisa W. [ebster] Chandler, was born in Cass County, Missouri, March 14, 1871, and died in Atlanta, Georgia, March 12, 1945, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 29 days. In 1880 he moved with his family to a farm in Taylor [County], Iowa in the Gay Center community, where he resided until early manhood. He attended the Gay Center School and Bedford high school. From 1891 until 1903 he made his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during which time he was in the employ of the railroad company. Upon leaving Colorado he entered newspaper work, spending several years in New York City in connection with the New York Globe, then transferring about 1912 to Atlanta, Georgia, where he served on the staff and held the position of secretary treasurer of the Atlanta Georgian until the sale of this Hearst publication in 1939. For the last four years of his life he was engaged in clerical work for the federal government, first at Jacksonville, Florida, and again at Atlanta, where he was employed at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Jeane Coon of New York City on Dec. 19, 1910. To them was born one daughter, Helen Lou, who died in infancy. He also was preceded in death by his wife, who died May 1, 1927; his mother and father, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Pearle Bowen, and one brother, Leo Chandler, both of Blockton; also a niece, Mrs. Roy Lepley of Maloy and her family. He united with the Methodist Church at Gay Center in his youth, and was also a member of the Masonic lodge. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Blockton Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor. Burial was in the Blockton cemetery. Bedford Times-Press Thursday September 9, 1976 p. 7 Leo Chandler, 85, Last Rites Held September 1 Funeral services for Leo Carlton Chandler, 85, of Blockton, were held September 1 at the United Methodist Church in Blockton conducted by Rev. Milton Henderson. Mr. Chandler died in Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr August 29, 1976. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Blockton. Leo Carlton Chandler was born August 24, 1891, on a farm northwest of Blockton. He was the youngest of the seven children of Morris R. and Louisa Webster Chandler. When Leo was a child, his parents moved to Blockton where his father was engaged in the feed business. He attended school in Blockton and assisted his father in business during his younger years. After he joined the Methodist Church in 1906, he continued his membership for 70 years—the longest of anyone in the Mount Ayr Larger Parish. He was an active church member all of his life. He served as custodian of the Blockton Methodist Church for 43 years and also worked for the Menelaus Oil Company for many years. After his retirement, he was a most familiar figure around Blockton as he mowed yards and otherwise assisted folks in the care of their property. Leo never married and lived with his parents until their death and then he and his sister, Mrs. [Edna] Pearl Bowen, occupied the family home. After her death in 1958, he continued to live there alone. In addition to his parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. His brothers Jesse and Forrest, and a sister, Orpha, all died in early youth and Mrs. Bowen and two brothers Charles and Harry, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Roy Lepley of Mount Ayr, and her husband; their daughter, Mrs. Maurine Wagoner of New Hartford; and their son, Kenneth Lepley, of Des Moines, and their families. Leo was a well-known and much loved person around Blockton. Ill health forced him to enter Clearview Home in Mount Ayr on November 30, 1973, but he adjusted rapidly to his new life [and] was a popular member of his new “family.” One of his most cherished moments was when on August 18, 1976, those with August birthdays were honored at the Home, and he was recognized for being 85 years old. Leo Chandler will be missed by his many friends. [Chandler, Louisa Isabelle Webster] Blockton News Thursday April 12, 1928 [p. 1] Obituary Louisa Isabelle Webster, daughter of Charles and Olive Webster, was born in Rock Island County, Illinois, Jan. 20, 1849, and died Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928, at her home in Blockton, Iowa, aged 79 years, 2 months and 19 days. Her father dying when she was five years of age, the family moved to Hancock County, Ill., where her mother only lived eight years. Her three brothers served their country in the Civil War and she and her younger sister made their home with friends until December 31, 1867, when she was united in marriage to Morris R. Chandler at Oquawka, Illinois. To this union were born seven children. They moved to Cass County, Mo., in 1869, where they resided a number of years, coming to Taylor County, Iowa, in January 1880. In March 1895, they moved from their farm near Gay Center to Blockton where they resided until the day of her death. She was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist Church [words unreadable] was a devoted member throughout her entire life, being especially active in the Ladies’ Aid and Foreign Missionary societies until failing health prevented. She proved to the world her faith by her regular attendance at the services, and altho for more than a year she has been confined to her bed her thoughts were with the church and the work of Christ in the community. She was a good wife, the kindest of mothers, and loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband who died August 20, 1925, and three children, Orpha Ellen, Jesse and Forest D. [empsey], all of whom died at an early age; three brothers and one sister; two grandchildren, Helen Lou, daughter of Charles Chandler, and Beryl B., son of Mrs. Pearle Bowen [She is survived by] three sons and one daughter, Charles, of Atlanta, Georgia; Mrs. Pearle Bowen, of Blockton; Harry E. [lmo], of Springfield, Ill., and Leo C. [arlton], of Blockton; two grandchildren, Neely Chandler, of Springfield, Ill., and Mrs. Cleota Lepley, of Clearfield; three great grandchildren, Maurine, Lynette and Kenneth Lepley, of Clearfield, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. J. H. Bennett, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Chandler, Louisa Isabelle Webster] Blockton News Thursday April 12, 1928 p. 4 A. T. Hankins and wife, of near Shannon City, came Tuesday to attend the Fulwider and Chandler funerals. Mrs. Sisson was among the Clearfield people attending the Mrs. Chandler funeral Tuesday afternoon. Blockton News Thursday August 27, 1925 p. 4 Among those from a distance attending the funeral of M. [oris] R. Chandler were Harry Chandler of Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. O. E. Sutton, of Pasadena, Calif.; W. A. Paul, of St. Louis; Oliver Chandler, of Fort Collins, Colo.; Ed Chandler, of Stronghurst, Ill.; B. F. Chandler, W. L. Chandler, wife and daughter Ruth; Jesse Lovitt, Jay Lovitt, Will Chandler and Kent Wallace and wives, of Gravity; Lon Smith, wife and son, Roland, of Lorimar; C. E. Paul and wife, of Bedford; Mrs. Ollie Robinson and children, of Mt. Ayr; Mrs. James Burdette and son, and Wayne Soms and John Ostrander and wives, of Diagonal; E. R. Bowen and family, of Conway; N. E. Lyddon and family and A. M. Murdock and E. M. McMath and wives of Clearfield, and H. I. Emmitt and wife, of Lenox. [Chandler, Morris R.] Blockton News Thursday August 27, 1925 [p. 1] Obituary Morris R. Chandler was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1842, and died at his home in Blockton August 20, 1925 at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 5 days. When he was two years of age his parents moved to Fulton County, Illinois, where he grew to young manhood. When but twenty years of age he heard the call of his country and enlisted in Co. B, Ninety-First Infantry at Terre Haute, Illinois, enlisting on August 6, 1862. After almost three years of service, having participated in several battles and having been taken prisoner once, he was mustered out at Mobile, Alabama, July 12, 1865, the war having closed. On December 31, 1867, he was united in marriage to Louisa I. [sabelle] Webster at Oquawka, Illinois. Seven children were born to his union. Three of these children---Orpha Ellen, Jesse, and Forrest Dempsey---died at an early age; the other four---Charlie of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Pearl Bowen of Blockton, Harry Elmo of Springfield, Illinois, and Leo of Blockton---all survive him. With his family he moved to Cass County, Missouri, in 1869, where he engaged in farming and later in the mercantile business. In 1879 they moved to Centralia, Kansas, and after a short residence there moved to Taylor County, Iowa, in the spring of 1880, settling on the farm six miles northwest of Blockton where they resided until the spring of 1895 at which time they moved to their home in Blockton [rest of sentence unreadable] grain and hay business, keeping up his active business life until less than two years ago when he retired. Mr. Chandler was one of the pioneers of Taylor County having resided here for more than forty-five years. He was a citizen whose loyalty none questioned and one who contributed largely to the building up of our great commonwealth. Mr. Chandler was converted when abut 46 years of age and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, continuing a faithful member of the same to the end. He believed in supporting the church with his presence and with his means. He was never too old to attend Sunday school and study the bible and was always ready to give a reason for the hope within him. He loved the church. He loved the bible. He loved his home and daily read the scriptures and prayed about the family altar. Through his long illness his sweet spirit of patience even in the midst of intense suffering was a benediction for all who were permitted to minister to him. [Sentence unreadable.] He leaves to mourn his loss, besides his wife and four children, one brother, Benson Chandler, of Gravity; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Sutton, of Pasadena, California, and Mrs. Nevada Reed, of Guthrie, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Mrs. Cleota Lepley; three great grandchildren; Maurine, Lynnetta and Kenneth Lepley, all of whom he loved dearly, and a host of friends. Two little grandchildren, Helen, daughter of Charles, and Beryl, son of Mrs. Pearl Bowen, died in infancy. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by J. A. Brownlee, pastor of the church, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. [Frederick, Anna Ransford Briggs Green] Bedford Times-Republican Thursday June 13, 1912 p. 4 BLOCKTON Died at her home in Blockton, June 7, Mrs. Perry Fredrick [Frederick], of paralysis of which she had been suffering for some time. Mrs. Fredrick [Frederick] had been three times married, first to a Mr. Briggs [Andrew J.] by whom she had three children, Randolph, Walter and Mandy [Amanda]. Of these the husband, Walter and Mandy have gone on before. After a few years of single life she was married to Mr. Green [Daniel]. To this union was born one son, Harmon, who also died of paralysis, some four years ago. After many years of widowhood during which she saw many hardships she was united in marriage to Perry Fredrick [Frederick]. She was a member of the Methodist church most of her life. Her husband, one son, Randolph Briggs, and a number of grandchildren mourn the loss. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 o’clock, the sermon being preached by Shenton. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. [Frederick, Anna Ransford Briggs Green] Bedford Free Press Thursday June 13, 1912 p. 5 BLOCKTON NEWS Mrs. Perry Fredrick [Frederick] died Friday morning, after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at the M. E. church at 11 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. Shanton, assisted by the Christian minister, Rev. Smith. Several relatives from a distance attended the funeral. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday January 13, 1927 Obituary Perry Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Frederick, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 13, 1842, and passed away at his home in Blockton Jan. 6, 1927, aged 84 years, 8 months and 24 days. He enlisted in the 47th Illinois Infantry Aug. 16, 1861. He received the commission of First Lieutenant Oct. 11, 1864, and was honorably discharged Jan. 21, 1866. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Cook Sept. 2, 1866. To this union six children were born: Sherman Frederick, of Alliance, Nebr.; Charles Frederick, of Marshfield, Mo.; Walter Frederick, of Grant City, Mo.; Mrs. Arthur C. [laude] King [Clara], of Bedford, and Mrs. Alice Hurst, of Center, Colo. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Hurst. His wife, Mrs. Sarah Frederick, passed away Sept. 15, 1898. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Missouri C. [atherine Day] Ridge Jan. 9, 1915 who survives him. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Mr. Frederick became a Christian when a young man and has been a member of the Blockton Christian church for years. He has been known as a kind, considerate Christian man. He was also a member of the G. A. R. Mr. Frederick had lived in this community about 33 years. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Saturday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. H. V. Reeves, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday September 22, 1898 [p. 1] Death of Mrs. Perry Frederick Mrs. Sarah Frederick, wife of Perry Frederick, died at 11:45 o’clock Thursday morning, Sept. 15th, 1896 [1898], at her home three miles south of the city. For several years she had not enjoyed good health, and for the past few months her frail tenure on life had been gradually loosening with that dread disease, consumption. All that the loving care of the family, and the physicians skill could do was done to prolong her life; but all in vain. Death came as an angel of mercy. The funeral services were conducted at the home Friday afternoon, by Rev. Drake of the U. B. church assisted by a select choir. The remains were interred in the Blockton cemetery. Mrs. Frederick was a professed follower of Christ and exemplified his teachings in her home, in the church and in society. She leaves to her family and friends the sacred memory of a devoted wife and mother, and a Christian woman. The deceased was aged 47 years, 10 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Perry F. Frederick, in Fulton County, Ill., Sept. 2, 1866. To them were born four sons and two daughters, all of whom are still living. Two sons, Sherman Fredrick of Bedford, and Frank Frederick of Pacific Junction, and a sister, Mrs. M. A. Cole of Garden City, Kan., were present at the funeral. [Longwell, Adda “Addie” Hallett] Blockton News Thursday March 29, 1928 [p. 1] Obituary Miss Addie Hallet was born in Ohio March 25, 1847, and died in Blockton, March 22, 1928, aged 80 years, 11 months and 27 days. If she had lived until Sunday she would have been 81 years of age. When only six years of age she came with her parents to Iowa County, Iowa. In 1866 she was united in marriage to Henry H. [arrison] Longwell. Following their marriage they lived a period of time in Iowa County, later moving to Keokuk County and still later to Union County. In 1895 they moved to Blockton. Five children came to bless their home, only one, Mrs. Laura May Treynor of Des Moines, now living. Josie died in infancy and Fred M., Ray H. [allett], and Zua Joy died after living to fill responsible positions in life. In February 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Longwell decided to go to the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown. After spending eight years in the home, feeling that the end was near Mrs. Longwell wanted to come back to Blockton to be with friends for the last few days. On Feb. 1 she came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, where everything was done that could be done to make her comfortable. In spite of all that could be done for her she suffered greatly. She prayed for God to take her out of her suffering and misery. She was so thoroughly prepared to go that it was a translation, a going home. Mrs. Longwell was converted to the Lord at sixteen years of age and united with the Methodist church. After coming to Blockton she placed her membership in the Blockton Methodist church and was an active church worker and a devoted worker. What could be greater than a full life—65 years---spent in His service? She leaves to mourn her death, her aged husband, now in the Soldiers home and unable to be here; one daughter, Mrs. Laura May Treynor of Des Moines; four grandchildren---Francis Longwell, of San Diego, California, and Esten, Theodore and Margaret Williams of Blockton---and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. H. Bennett, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Republican Thursday January 27, 1910 p. 10 Fred Longwell Dead Former Philippine Soldier Dies At Home In Blockton Blockton—Fred Longwell died at the home of his parents in the east part of town Friday morning. A private funeral, only a few chosen friends being present, was held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. G. W. Wood officiated. The remains were interred in the Rose Hill cemetery. His last illness was the effects of an attack of rheumatism. He was with the army in the Philippine Islands and had been in a hospital on the Pacific coast for some months before coming here. [LONGWELL, FRED] Blockton News Thursday January 16, 1930 p. 8 Obituary Henry Harrison Longwell was born in Crawford County, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1837, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rev. J. Owen Smith, of near Fort Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1930, aged 92 years, 10 months and 28 days. Mr. Longwell came to Iowa in 1852 and lived on a farm in Iowa County until the beginning of the Civil War. On August 10, 1861, he enlisted in the Second Iowa Cavalry and served through the war, being mustered out at Selma, Alabama, on the 26th day of September 1865. On Nov. 15, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Addie [Adda] Hallet. Following their marriage they lived for a time in Iowa County, later moving to Keokuk County and still later to Union County. In 1895 they moved to Blockton. To this union five children were born, only one, Mrs. Laura May Smith of Des Moines, now living. Josie died in infancy and Fred M., Ray H. [allett], and Zua Joy, died after attaining young man and womanhood. Besides the daughter, four grandchildren survive---Francis Longwell of San Diego, California, and Esten, Theodore and Margaret Williams of Blockton. In February 1920, Mr. and Mrs. Longwell decided to go to the Soldiers Home in Marshalltown. On Feb. 1, 1928, Mrs. Longwell returned to Blockton to be with friends during her last days and passed away at the G. R. Williams home March 22, 1928, at the age of almost 81 years. Mr. Longwell continued to reside in Marshalltown until during the holidays when he came to the home of his daughter near Fort Des Moines where [he] passed away. The body was accompanied to Blockton by the daughter and her husband Thursday afternoon and funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. J. Stephens, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Blockton News Thursday November 9, 1933 p. 8 Obituary Almeda Jane Henry was born near Jersey City, New Jersey, April 29, 1850, and died at her home in Blockton October 31, 1933, at the age of 83 years, 6 months and two days. She came with her parents to Iowa when she was yet a girl and was married to Charles Casper Snyder at the age of 19 years. They lived on a farm in Missouri for two years and then located in Jackson Township, south of Platteville, Iowa, where they lived till about three years ago when they came to Blockton to be near their daughter, Mrs. O. [liver] W. [are] Hoxworth [Nora], their only child, who with the three grandchildren, Mrs. Everett Menelaus [Edna] of Blockton, Mrs. Leland Fuller [Audrey] of La Mont, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Horton Holland [Bernice] of Sheridan, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. H. A. Williams of Hydro, Oklahoma; eight great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews, her aged husband, with a host of friends are left to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery, Blockton. [Snyder, Almeda Jane Henry] Blockton News Thursday November 9, 1933 p. 4 Dr. S. E. Williams and wife and Mrs. H. A. Williams, of Hydro, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Leland Fuller, of La Mont, Oklahoma, came last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. [harles] C. [asper] Snyder Thursday. [SNYDER, ALMEDA JANE HENRY] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 8, 1934 p. 8 Last Blockton Civil War Veteran Dies Funeral services for Charles [Casper] Snyder, 84, last Civil War veteran residing in Blockton, were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. [liver] W. [are] Hoxworth [Nora], Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior of the Blockton Methodist church. Burial was in the Rose Hill cemetery. Military services were held at the home and at the grave, conducted by the Grant City American Legion Post. Snyder was born in Madison, Ind., Oct. 5, 1849. He was one of a family of eight children, all of whom preceded him in death. He enlisted in the Fourth Indiana cavalry when fourteen years old and served eighteen months. He was left an orphan when quite young and made his own way in the world after he was fifteen. Following his service in the Civil War he went by boat to St. Louis and from there to Stanberry, Mo., with teamsters taking goods, locating as a farm hand near Denver, Mo. There he was married to Miss Almeda Jane Henry. They resided in that community for two years, when they moved to a farm in Jackson Township, Taylor County, near Platteville, which place remained their home until three years ago, when they moved to Blockton. Mrs. Snyder died just three months to the day before her husband’s death. Surviving relatives are the daughter, Mrs. Hoxworth, who was an only child; three granddaughters, Mrs. E. [verett] G. [ayland] Menelaus of Blockton, Mrs. L.[eland] K. [ramer] Fuller of Lamont, Okla., and Mrs. H. [orton] F. [ay] Fuller [Holland] of Sheridan; and eight great grandchildren. [Snyder, Charles Casper] Blockton News Thursday February 9, 1934 p. 5 Obituary Charles Casper Snyder, son of Casper and Mary [Hess] Snyder, was born at Madison, Indiana, October 5, 1849, and departed this life at his home in Blockton, Iowa, Feb. 1, 1934, aged 84 years, 3 months and 26 days. He was one of a family of eight children, all having preceded him in death, and at the present time no near relatives are known to be alive. When just passed the age of 10 years, the great Civil War was declared. His father and an older brother both enlisted for the great cause. The father, serving three years, was sent home wounded and died in a short time. The brother served all through the struggle and died shortly after the close of the war. When three months passed the age of fourteen years he himself went to the front, enlisting in the 4th Indiana Cavalry and served about 18 months, so we can readily see why the flag was a sacred memory to him. After the war he worked for a time as farm hand near his hometown. He then decided to go west. He went by boat from Madison, Indiana, to St. Louis, Mo., and then came with teamsters hauling goods overland from St. Louis to Stanberry where he found work on a farm near Denver, Mo., then known as Fair View, where he met and married Miss Almeda Jane Henry. After their marriage they continued living there for two years when they moved near the town of Platteville, Iowa, and later purchased the farm in Jackson Township where they lived until three years ago when they moved to Blockton. To this union one child was born. His aged companion preceded him in death just three months ago. He leaves to mourn his departure, the daughter, Mrs. O. [liver] W. [are] Hoxworth [Nora] of Blockton; three grandchildren, Mrs. E. [verett] G. [ayland] Menelaus [Edna] of Blockton; Mrs. L.[eland] K. [ramer] Fuller [Audrey] of Lamont, Oklahoma, and Mrs. H. [orton] F. [ay] Holland [Bernice] of Sheridan, Mo. Also eight great grandchildren. His life was not all sunshine, but through it all he was a firm believer in uprightness, honesty and truth. He was a kind father and a loving husband. His last three or four years were devoted to caring for his aged companion who had been an invalid all that period of time. Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. B. Warrior, and interment in Rose Hill cemetery. The military service at the grave was conducted by the American Legion. [Snyder, Charles Casper] Blockton News Thursday February 9, 1934 p. 4 L. [eland] K. [ramer] Fuller and wife, of Lamont, Oklahoma, came last week to attend the funeral of her grandfather, C. [harles] C. [asper] Snyder. |