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[Fuller, Marshall C.]
Bedford Daily
Republican
Wednesday November 13,
1901 [p. 1]
Sudden
Death
M. C. Fuller Dies Suddenly at Dr. Archer’s Office at 5:10 p.
m. Tuesday, November 12
Rheumatism of the
Heart the Cause of His Sudden Death
Justice M. [arshall] C. Fuller is
dead. He passed away so suddenly
that his death was a great shock to his family. Mr. Fuller was going to the post office to mail some
letters, which he had just written.
As
he came near Dr. Archer’s office he felt an attack of heart trouble coming onto
him and sat down on the steps in front of the doctor’s office. A lady who had
been in the doctor’s office in passing out noticed Mr. Fuller just as he was falling over.
To
obtain assistance was but the work of a minute. He was immediately carried into
Dr. Archer’s office and everything possible done for his relief. An injection
of medicine rallied the failing life forces just a little and Mr. Fuller recognized the doctor and said: “Oh! Doctor, I am
dying. Oh Doctor I am dying.”
As
the spark of life faded out he called to his wife and his last thoughts seemed
to be with his family. The members of his family had been notified of his
condition and came very quickly, but when they arrived the dying man was
unconscious, and Death quickly ended his sufferings.
A
cot was procured and the remains placed upon it and conveyed to his home, where
funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, November 14th.
Rev. D. W. Griffith, pastor of the Baptist church, will conduct the services.
The interment will be in the Bedford cemetery.
OBituary
M.
[arshall] C. Fuller was born in
Oswego county, New York, November 20th, 1830. He was in California
during the great gold excitement and had quite a varied experience.
During
the Fifties he located at Marion, Linn County, Iowa, and later moved to Jones
County where he was elected county sheriff, which office he held at the
breaking out of the great Civil War in 1861.
He
enlisted in the service of the U. S. government as Captain of Co. I of the 16th Iowa Volunteers. He served three years, was wounded in the battle of
Shiloh. He was taken prisoner and
endured the hardships incident to prison life for six and a half months.
On
June 12th, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss M. [ary] A.
[nn] Golding, daughter of Rev.
Wm. Golding at Savannah, Mo. To
this union five children were born. The eldest two died in infancy and Willie, as he was so well known to many of our readers,
died in Bedford in 1889. R. [en] H. [erman] Fuller and Miss Winifred Fuller, survive their father.
Mr.
Fuller had resided in Bedford
about thirty years and was widely known. He was an active, energetic Insurance
man and during his long residence here had served three terms as mayor of
Bedford and at the time of his death held the office of Justice of the Peace.
One of his dominant
traits was the aggressive energy that kept him active to the very last, even
when disease and the weight of years made it apparent that his powers were
abating. He was a large hearted man and many share the sorrow that came so
suddenly to his family.
[The
same article was reprinted in the Bedford Times-Republican, November 14, 1901, p. 1]
[Fuller, Marshall C.]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday November 21, 1901 p. 5
The
obsequies
From Friday’s Daily
The
funeral of Justice M. [arshall] C. Fuller occurred at 2 p m. yesterday at the family residence in this city.
The services were conducted by Rev. D. W. Griffith pastor of the Bedford
Baptist church. The pastor read a number of scripture selections containing
words of comfort to the bereaved.
Rev.
Griffith spoke earnestly and impressively of the sudden death of the deceased
as an admonition to be prepared for a change of worlds. From the several
scriptural selections he gleaned words of comfort for the sorrow stricken
family.
The
choir sang very appropriate selections and at the close of the services the
large gathering of friends and neighbors filed by the casket and took a
farewell look at the face so long familiar in our city. The floral wreaths upon
the casket were beautiful symbols of the affection of his family and relatives
and of the kindly sentiments of friends.
The
interment was in the Bedford cemetery. The pallbearers were A. E. Lake, H. P.
Long, Jacob Craig, Charles Fitch, E. E. Cass, Reed Widner, J. L. Payton and A.
A. Archer.
[Fuller, Marshall C.]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday November 14, 1901 [p. 1]
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER
GONE
SUDDEN DEATH OF CAPT.
M. C. FULLER
One of Taylor County's
Pioneers Is Suddenly Summoned From this World to the Great Beyond.
On
Tuesday afternoon, November 12, at 5:10 p. m. occurred the death of M.[arshall]
C. Fuller, an old and well known
resident of Bedford. Mr. Fuller was on his way from his office to the post office to mail his monthly insurance
report when he collapsed on the steps of Dr. A. A. Archer's office. He was
carried inside by passers-by and died before all his family could be summoned.
He had been in very poor health for the past 3 months, only lately having
arisen from a very serious illness, but his indomitable courage kept him on his feet and in the active
discharge of his duties as justice of the peace to the end as well befitted the
character of the man.
M.
[arshall] C. Fuller was born Nov.
20, 1830,in Oswego Co., N.Y. He came to Iowa in the early '50's, settling at
Marion, Lynn Co. He afterward removed to Jones county, Iowa, of which county he
was sheriff at the out-break of the civil war. When the call came to put down
the rebellion he enlisted as captain of Co. I, 16th Iowa Inft., and performed 3
years of military service with great distinction. Old comrades, eye witnesses
of this portion of his career, recollect how he not only commanded but led his
company and how of the few of whom it can be truthfully said, he was one who
knew no fear nor ever lost his head in the face of the foe. Being wounded at
the battle of Shiloh he was taken prisoner by the confederates and laid in
Andersonville prison for six and one half months. After the war he again came
west and on June 12, 1867 was united in marriage to Miss M. [ary] A. [nn]
Golding, daughter of Rev. Wm.
Golding, now of Blockton, at
Savannah, Mo. To this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy,
the third, Wm. Fuller, dying
in 1889, at the age of 17. He is survived by a wife and two children, R.
[en] H. [erman] Fuller and Miss
Winnie Fuller of this city.
Mr.
Fuller had resided in Bedford for
about 30 years. He enjoyed a wide reputation over this part of the state as an
insurance man, having represented the "Hawkeye" in an active and
efficient manner for a long period. As a public official in the community he
established an unexcelled record. He served first as deputy recorder of the
county, was chosen three times as mayor of Bedford and in 1900 elected justice
of the peace. During his incumbency as mayor his uncompromising attitude toward
vice and the zeal with which he brought to book infringers of the city
ordinances established the confidence of the public in his official ability and
these qualities are still remembered by those who witnessed the good effects of
his administration. Throughout his long life he was persistent, prompt and
courageous and the fact of sticking to his post long after his physical
condition was endangered thereby, only serves to illustrate his innate and
remarkable characteristics. He was a loving husband and a kind, devoted parent.
The
funeral will be held at his late residence in this city, this afternoon at 2 p.
m. Rev. D. W. Griffith will preside and the interment will be in Bedford
cemetery. The bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community.
[Fuller, Mary Ann Golding]
New Market Herald
Thursday June 30, 1932 p. 4
Mrs.
M. [arshall] C. Fuller [Mary Ann Golding], one of the few remaining pioneer residents of the county, died at
her home here last Thursday morning, and burial was made in the Bedford
cemetery Sunday afternoon. She was the mother of five children, only two of
whom survive, Ren H. [erman] Fuller and Mrs. H. [arley] E. [llsworth] Nelson [Winifred] of this
city.
[FULLER, MARY ANN GOLDING]
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 30, 1932, [p. 1]
Mrs. M. C. Fuller, Pioneer, Is Dead
Mother of R. H. Fuller and Mrs. H. E. Nelson Succumbs—Services Sunday
Mrs. M. [arshall] C. Fuller, mother of R. [ennie] H. [erman] Fuller and Mrs. H.[arley] E. [llsworth] Nelson of Bedford and a pioneer resident of the county, died here Thursday. She had been in failing health for several months.
One of Eleven
Mrs. Fuller's maiden name was Golding and she was one of a family of eleven children. W. J. Golding of Kansas City, a brother, is now the only survivor. She was born in Indiana in 1845 and left that state in 1859.
The family went down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers by boat to St. Louis, then up the Missouri river to St. Joseph, Mo., and by wagon train to Bedford where, with the exception of a few years' residence in St. Joseph during the Civil War, she has resided continually.
Mrs. Fuller married M. [arshall] C. Fuller in 1866 and to them were born five children. The only surviving children are Ren H. Fuller and Mrs. H. E. Nelson, both of Bedford.
Others surviving her are Mrs. M. C. Bean of St. Joseph, a niece; two grandsons, Fred Fuller of Toledo, Ohio, and Charles Huff of Galesburg, Ill., three great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews
[Fuller, Ren Herman
“Rennie”]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday January 30, 1958 [p. 1]
Ren H. Fuller Rites Held Here Wednesday
Funeral
services for Ren H. [erman] Fuller were held Wednesday afternoon, January 29, at 2 o'clock in the Bedford
Methodist church with burial in the Fairview cemetery. Rev. Anthony Blankers
was in charge of the services. Local places of business were closed during the
services.
Ren
H. [erman] Fuller passed away
January 26, 1958 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 17 days at the Missouri
Methodist hospital in St. Joseph, Mo.
"Ren" as he was known by countless
friends of all ages lived a full, unselfish life, daily and generously
punctuated by acts of kindness and service.
A
captain in the United States Army in the Spanish-American War he returned to
his hometown to begin a full life, which witnessed commendable service as Clerk
of the District Court, as postmaster, president of the community club and as a
civic leader. As a clothier in Bedford for 40 years, Ren Fuller achieved success in a pleasingly unique fashion.
Honest and straightforward, his warm personality was an inspiration to business
associates and countless friends. He was an active member of the Republican
Party and a 32nd degree Mason.
Ren’s life was a constant expression of
love and thoughtfulness for his family, his grandchildren, great grandchildren
and friends. Energetic and resourceful he found time and satisfaction in
performing acts of kindness and thoughtfulness for many less fortunate than he.
He loved people and few are those who failed to have gained much by association
with this man whose powers of analysis were keen and whose interests and
hobbies found expression in reading, hunting, fishing and story telling.
Deep
religious convictions, expressed through his unselfish service have decisively won him earthly and
eternal rewards.
He
is survived by his wife Bess,
his son Fred E. Fuller sr.,
Toledo, Ohio; grandchildren, Anne Crete Boyd, Indianapolis, Indiana; Fred E. Fuller, jr., San Francisco, Calif.; Bess Isabelle
Brownell, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Margaret
Renna Sundberg, Newtown, Conn.;
great grandchildren, Charles Brownell, Nels Brownell, Ren Bess Brownell,
Peggy Boyd and Amy Boyd; a sister, Mrs. Winifred Nelson of Bedford, and a nephew Charles Huff of Galesburg, Ill.
[Golding, Gilbert]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday May 5, 1898 [p. 1]
Passes Quietly Away.
Died,
at his home in this city, Friday, April 30, Gilbert Golding, aged 75 years, 2 months and 12 days. Mr.
Golding was one of the oldest and
most respected citizens in this city and Taylor County, and his departure will
be felt by a large number of friends and relatives.
Mr.
Golding was born in Fayette
County, Indiana. Came to Taylor County in 1859, where he has since resided,
working at his trade, that of a carpenter, most of the time. The old gentleman
has a wide circle of friends throughout Taylor County where he has resided so
many years. Upright in his dealings, kind and considerate in his ways, he
gained and retained the friendship of those with whom he was associated.
[Golding, Robert
Landy, 1838-1920]
Blockton News
Thursday February 12, 1920 [p. 1]
Uncle Landy Golding Dead
Word
was received in town Tuesday that Uncle Landy Golding had passed away at 9 o’clock that morning at his
home at Clay Street (Florence Station) Omaha, Nebraska, after a few days'
illness. The funeral services were held at Omaha yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock. An obituary will be printed next week.
[Golding, Robert
Landy, 1838-1920]
Blockton News
Thursday February 26, 1920 [p. 1]
L. R. Golding
[Robert
Landy Golding] Was born in Shelby
County, Indiana, October 25, 1838, and passed away at his home in Florence,
Nebraska, Feb. 10, 1920, aged 81 years, 3 months and 15 days.
Mr.
Golding came with his parents
from the vicinity of Shelbyville, Indiana, to Taylor County, landing at Bedford
May 5, 1856, and settling at Platteville; Jefferson township being his home
continuously for 58 years or until the latter part of March, 1914, when, with
his wife, he moved to Florence, a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska.
He
was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Brown, Nov. 1, 1863. They first made their home at Platteville and later moved to
Blockton, then Mormontown, where their children, Robert A. [mbrose], and Lou [Lura Myrtle], both now living in Omaha, and Jay, now residing in Louisiana, grew to young man and
womanhood.
When
he first settled at Platteville in 1856 he found the country sparsely populated
and there were many great hardships to endure and the times demanded men who
were fearless, courageous, brave and true.
Mr.
Golding was just that kind of a
man. He was always willing to help, aid and assist any one in distress, and,
knowing his duty to his country, was always ready to act.
Mr.
Golding, in an early day, drove
stage from Mt. Ayr to Sidney by way of Mormontown and Bedford, and was thus
engaged in government service during the dark days of the Civil war. When the
stage was discontinued he took up [blacksmithing] which trade he followed until
a few years before he left Blockton. He was in the government service during
the World war, serving his country faithfully at his advanced age.
Uncle
Landy, as he was commonly called,
was known by a large number of people, and all the pioneers, in Taylor and
Ringgold counties, Iowa, and Worth and Nodaway counties, Missouri, and all who
knew him honored and respected him.
Funeral
services were held at Florence and interment was made at the same place.
[GOLDING, ROBERT LANDY, 1838 - 1920]
Florence Fontenelle and Minne Lusa Review (Omaha, Nebraska), Friday, February 13, 1920
Robert L. Golding - Died at his home in this city last Tuesday morning, February 10th, 1920, aged 79 years, 3 months and 14 days of pneumonia, after an illness of only a few weeks.
Robert L. Golding was born in Shelby county, Indiana, October 25th, 1840. While a young man he moved with his parents to Taylor county, Iowa, where he was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. [ane] Brown. To this union three children were born, Miss Lura Golding and Robert A. [mbrose] Golding of Florence, and L. J. Golding of New Orleans, Louisiana, all of whom with his beloved wife, were at his bedside when he passed away and who, with a host of sincere friends, will greatly mourn his death.
About six years ago he left Iowa and came to Nebraska, settling in Florence to be near his son and daughter, where he resided up to the time of his death.
We became acquainted with Mr. Golding about five years ago and always found him to be a fine conversationalist, replete with many interesting reminiscences of his early life, a trustworthy friend and accommodating to the last degree. His disposition was always jovial, and he enjoyed a laugh heartily. To know him was to call him friend.
Funeral services were held from the family residence at 3013 Clay street, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
[GOLDING, ROBERT LANDY, 1838 - 1920]
Florence Fontenelle and Minne Lusa Review (Omaha, Nebraska), Friday, February 13, 1920
Jay Golding of New Orleans, Louisiana, is in the city, a guest at the home of his brother, R A Golding. Mr. Golding was called here by the serious illness and death of his Father and will probably remain a couple of weeks for a visit with relatives.
[GOLDING, ROBERT LANDY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, February 19, 1920
Landy Golding Dead.
Landy Golding, well known over the county and who resided at Blockton for many years, died at his home in Omaha Feb. 12th. He had many friends in Taylor county who will regret to hear of his death.
[Golding, Robert
Landy, 1860-1938]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 2, 1938 p. 5
ROBERT L. GOLDING
Robert
L. [andy] Golding, son of Gilbert
B. and Mary Ann [Derrickson] Golding was
born in Bedford, June 23, 1860 and passed away at his home in New Market on
Monday, May 30, 1938 at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 7 days.
He
was united in marriage in 1901, to Maria Alcott. To this union were born six children.
Mr.
Golding accepted Christ as his
Savior when a young man.
He
leaves his widow Eva B. [elmont Norton] Golding of New Market and one brother Joseph H.
Golding of Omaha. Also six children, John N. [athaniel] Golding, Stephen A.[ustin] Golding and Esther M. Denton all of Denver, Colo., Paul L. [and] Golding and David M. Golding of New Market and James Francis Trumbo of Bedford. There are seven grandchildren.
He
was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Bedford.
Funeral services were
held from the Walker & Shum Funeral home at Bedford Wednesday afternoon,
June 1 conducted by Rev. C. K. Shackelford. Interment was in the Bedford
cemetery.
[At
the age of four, Esther M. Golding became the foster daughter of John Alvin
Denton and Estella Hoover.]
[Golding, William]
Bedford Free Press
Thursday June 20, 1907, p. 1, 5
PIONEER PASTOR GONE
Rev.WILLIAM gOLDINg PASSED AWAY
Died Thursday at the
Ripe Old Age of Ninety Years — A Preacher for Seventy Years.
On
June 15, 1817, William Golding saw the light of day, and died at home of his daughter, Mrs. M. [arshall] C.
Fuller, in Bedford, on Thursday,
June 18, 1907, at 6:30 in the evening, the result of paralysis, aged 89 years,
11 months and 29 days.
He
was born in Ohio when that was the frontier and was one of a family of fifteen
children. His father Thomas was a Virginian and his mother [Sarah Brown] a South Carolinian. In 1829 he moved to Shelby
County, Indiana, where on September 25, 1835, he was married to Miss Lydia
Stephens. In 1856 they came up
the Missouri river by boat to St. Joe and by ox team from there to Bedford,
which has practically been his home since.
In
early life Mr. Golding became
a traveling missionary and many times did he preach to the Indians of his
community telling them of the beauty of a Christian life and pleading with them
to forsake their barbarous customs. Hearing of his work the Baptist Association
sent him to Franklin College to prepare him for the ministry. While attending
this institution he went to Shelby County to hold a revival and during the
progress of it he baptised over 300 converts to the Christian faith. He
finished his college work and in 1849 was ordained a minister in Greentown,
Ind., and he has been preaching ever since, until he retired a few years ago.
During his service as a minister he baptised over 3,000 persons who had come to
Christ under his teachings. In March 1862, he enlisted at St. Joseph as a
private in Co. E, 4th M. S. M., and was discharged in May 1864, being then
quarter-master-sergeant. After his discharge he returned to his ministerial
duties and there are but few points in this part of the state where he has not
a preached.
While
always ministering to the wants of others he was essentially a home man and a
devoted husband and father. When he traveled from place to place preaching the
gospel and giving words of comfort to the afflicted he was frequently
accompanied by his faithful wife. Of the home life of this couple too much
cannot be said. They were the fond parents of twelve children six of whom are
still living.
Those
living are Thomas, of Madison,
Okla., Mrs. Levina [Lavinia] Underwood, Hampton, Ill; Mrs. Mary A. [nn] Fuller, Bedford, Iowa; Mathew, Hutchinson, Kan.; Noah and William, of Kansas City, Mo.
In
1838, as soon as he reached his majority, he was made a Mason at Rushville,
Ind., and continued as an active member up to a few years ago when the
infirmities of age prevented his further attendance, and he finally was
compelled to quit. He never lost interest in the order, however.
The
home life of this kind Samaritan was suddenly broken when, on March 29, 1885,
the companion of a half-century died at Blockton. He was again married in 1886,
to Mrs. Harriett [Unk] O’Neil,
at Creston, who on November 8, 1905, also died. Since then he has made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Fuller,
where he died.
There
are, including his children, grandchildren, great grand children and great
great grand children, seventy-two living descendents of this noble man. He
leaves three great great grand children.
The
writer had the pleasure last year of attending a little party given for him,
the occasion being the 89th birthday, and he was then as joyous and
happy as a boy, surrounded by a dozen men of nearly his own age. He retained
his vigor up to the last and he has often remarked that while he wanted to
celebrate his 90th birthday he did not want to live to a time when
he was either mentally or physically incapacitated. And he was not up to his
last illness. His mind was unusually alert and it was a pleasure to converse
with him.
The
funeral services were held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, and Rev. A.
I. Jones conducted them, assisted by Rev. Wm. B. Thompson. Rev. Jones preached
from a text selected by Rev. Golding before his death. It was Revelations 14:13: Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labors: and their works do follow them." Rev. Jones, in
concluding his sermon, said that he hardly knew how to extend sympathy to the
sorrowing relatives, for he himself and he believed all in the edifice, would
gladly exchange places with him, had they the same life work behind them.
The
funeral was attended by the G. A. R., of which he was a member, and the
building was filled with a large congregation of sorrowing friends, limited
only by the capacity of the house. The large number of floral tokens gave mute
testimony of the high esteem in which he was held and as the earth finally hid
from view all that remained of "Uncle Billy" Golding, everybody in town felt as though they had lost a
personal friend. The interment was in the Bedford cemetery. The relatives
attending the funeral, aside from those living here, were W. [illiam] J. [ackson]
Golding, Kansas City; Chas.
Shaffer, Union Star, Mo.; Mrs.
Underwood, Hampton, Ill.; Mrs.
Lydia Murphy Kansas City; Mrs.
M. C. Bean and daughter,
Maryville; Mrs. Thurman, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. [Winifred] Huff, Galesburg; Mr. and Mrs. L. [andy] Golding, Blockton.
[Golding, William]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday June 20, 1907 p. 3
Death of Rev. Wm.
Golding
Died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary A. [nn] Fuller, in Bedford, Iowa, Thursday evening, June 13, at
6:30 o'clock, Rev. William Golding,
aged 89 years, 11 months and 29 days.
On
June 15, 1817, in Hamilton County, Ohio, William Golding saw the light of day. His parents were Thomas
and Sallie [Sarah Brown] Golding the first of whom was born in Virginia, and the latter in South Carolina. For
nine years only he lived in Ohio, when with his parents he moved to Shelby
County, Indiana. There he resided until 1856, when he moved to Taylor County,
Iowa.
On
September 25, 1835, he was united in marriage to Lydia Stephens in Shelby County, Indiana, and to that union was
born 12 children; 5 girls and 7 boys. Of these children 6 are still living, 4
boys and 2 girls. The living children are Mrs. A. E. [Milton Baker] Underwood
[Lavinia], of Hampton, Ills., Mrs.
Mary A. [nn] Fuller, Bedford; Thomas, Madison, Oklahoma; , Mathew, Hutchison, Kansas; William J. [ackson] , and Noah, both of Kansas City. From this union, which took place twenty-two
years ago, have also come many descendants. Of these there are now living,
besides the children, 28 grand children, 42 great grand children and 3 great
great grand children. Of the children, Mrs. Fuller and William were here when their father died, and Mrs. Underwood arrived the morning after. The others were
prevented from coming by weakness and other unavoidable causes.
In
1840 the deceased was converted and two years later was ordained and entered
the Baptist ministry. For sixty-five years he was a minister of the gospel,
striving valiantly in his Master's service. During that time he baptized more
than 3000 persons and through his efforts untold thousands have seen the true
light.
Ten
years of Rev. Golding's life
was spent as a missionary in Indiana, and when he came to Iowa it was to
continue in this same line of work. That was at a time when Iowa was little
more than a wilderness; settlements were few and far between, wild animals and
fiercer men infested the country; there were no railroads nor even stage lines.
Missionary Golding's territory was the southern portion of [the] state
extending from the Missouri river to and including Decatur County.
Day
after day, month after month, through the rains of summer and the snow of winter
he wended his weary way through this desolate region. He went on horseback if
he could; if he had no horse he went on foot. Storms did not baffle him, nor
dangers halt him. His weapon was the word of God, his armor, the infinite power
of his Master to protect His servant and in the efficacy of this Weapon and
Armor, he trusted implicitly—storm nor flood deterred him not, nor could
man or beast turn him from the path of duty.
Churches
there were none, so he preached the word of God in cottages and by the campfire;
sometimes [a] camp meeting would be held at which hundreds would assemble, but
more often, it would be a few families that would gather at the home of a
settler to hear the Master's message.
Thus
for years, he went on enduring hardships and privations that today would seem
incredible. But uncomplaining he went his way, going from hamlet to hamlet,
from house to house, comforting the sick, burying the dead, marrying the young,
preaching the gospel by both precept and example, doing always his Master's
work bringing souls to God and laying up for himself treasures which though
long delayed are now his for aye.
When
the flag of his country was assailed, and men were needed to defend the Union, Rev.
Golding followed the example of
many of God's chosen men of olden times, and joined with his brethren to help
beat back the assailing throng. He enlisted March 11, 1862, in Co. E, 4 M. S.
M. This regiment spent much of the time during the war in fighting the
bushwhackers—the Youngers, the James boys, and other such outlaws. The
service was dangerous and arduous in the extreme, for the man who was captured
by those outlawed fiends was fortunate if death came swiftly and painlessly.
During
these days of blood and carnage, Rev. Golding did his duty as a soldier, but never lost an
opportunity to say a word or do an act that might redound to his Master's
glory. Many a word of comfort he whispered to a sick and discouraged comrade;
and many a man died happy because of the story of the Savior's love and compassion
that was told him by Rev. Golding, as he lay dying afar from home and loved
ones.
After
the war, Rev. Golding resumed
his work as missionary.
In
1860 only a few years after the Baptist church was organized in Bedford, Rev.
Golding was offered the pastorate,
but decided that he could not then give up his missionary work, but in 1872 he
accepted the call. Since then he has been in Taylor County continuously. Part
of the time he was the pastor here, for years he was pastor of the Baptist
church in Blockton, and for a long time his charge included several churches.
No difference, however, whether regularly employed or not, there was always
work for him to do, and he did it well.
During
the last few years of his life, Uncle Bill, as those who knew him best loved to call him, [he] made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. Mary A. [nn] Fuller, and it was there he passed away. His last days
were peaceful ones and full of contentment. Upon him was lavished a daughters
love, and his every want was met, and nothing was left undone that would
contribute to his happiness.
The
funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Bedford on Sunday at 2 p.
m. conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones. The Post and Corps were there and the room
was filled to overflowing with old friends. The floral tributes were very
beautiful. Interment at Bedford cemetery.
[Golding, William]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Thursday June 20, 1907 p. 4
R.
[obert] L. [andy] Golding and
wife of Blockton were in the city Sunday having drove over to attend the
funeral of Rev. Wm. Golding.
Mrs.
Bean who had been visiting at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary A. [nn] Golding [Fuller], and helping to care for her grandfather, Rev.
Wm. Golding, returned Monday to
her home at Kansas City.
W.
[illiam] J. [ackson] Golding who
has been here for some days helping to care for his father, returned Monday to
his home at Kansas City.
[Golding, William
Jackson]
Blockton News
Thursday February 4, 1937 [p. 1]
William J. Golding Dead
William
J. [ackson] Golding of Kansas
City and well known to many of our readers, having visited at the Dr. A. E
King home on different occasions,
died at a Kansas City hospital on Sunday of last week at the age of 85 years.
[Nelson, Harley
Ellsworth]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 9, 1971 p. 3
Last Rites Held
December 2 for Harley E. Nelson
Funeral
services for Harley Ellsworth Nelson, 78, well known former City Water Works superintendent of Bedford,
held December 2 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by
Carl Cummings. Mr. Nelson died
November 30, 1971 at Pearl Terrace Manor here. Interment was at Fairview
Cemetery, Bedford.
Harley
Ellsworth Nelson, was born
February 8, 1893, in the State of Michigan.
He
served his country in the Armed Forces during World War I and in addition to
other assigned duties, he was a member of the U. S. Army Band in his Company.
Following
his army service he came to Bedford where he was employed by the Bedford Auto
Company.
On
June 5, 1927 he was united in marriage to Winifred Fuller Huff. She passed away June 4, 1969.
He
was a person who loved music and he played in the Bedford Municipal Band and
served as director for many years.
He
was employed by and served the City of Bedford as City Clerk and Supt. of the
Water Department for many years until his retirement.
Left
to cherish memories of his good life are a brother, Homer Nelson; four sisters, Pauline Harvey, Lucy Clark,
Mildred Freeland, Fannie Dalenco;
a stepson Charles R. Huff and
his wife of Galesburg, Illinois, and their two children whom he loved, Barry
Huff of Galesburg, Illinois, and Charlene
Huff Moses of Davenport, Iowa; other relatives and many, many
friends.
He
was a member of the American Legion Post No. 164 and Taylor Lodge No. 156 A. F.
& A. M.
He was kind, loving and
helpful in his devotion to family and friends and gave his life in serving them
and his community.
[Nelson, Winifred
Fuller Huff]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday June 12, 1969 p. 2
Final Rites Held June
6 For Winifred Nelson
Funeral
services for Mrs. Harley (Winifred) Nelson, 88, long time resident of Bedford, were conducted June 6 at
Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here by Mr. Carl Cummings and Rev. Ollie Odle. Mrs.
Nelson died June 4, 1969, at the
Clarinda Municipal Hospital following a brief illness. Interment was at
Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Winifred
Nelson, daughter of Marshall
C. and Mary [Ann Golding] Fuller,
was born in Bedford, March 30, 1881.
On
June 5, 1927 she was united in marriage to Harley [Ellsworth] Nelson.
She
was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.
She
is survived by her husband Harley,
one son, Charles Huff,
Galesburg, Illinois, from a former marriage; two grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
She
united with the First Baptist Church in Bedford at an early age and except for
nine years she spent in Galesburg, Illinois, she lived her entire life in the
Bedford community.
She
will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives
from out-of-town attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huff of Galesburg, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Fred E.
Fuller of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs.
Nelson was Mr. Fuller’s aunt.
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