Wesley Baughman (1878-1957)

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Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 16:05:25

Wesley Baughman
(September 26, 1878 – December 1, 1957)

Griswold American, Griswold, Iowa, Wed., Dec 4, 1957, p.1
Two Local Men, Brothers-in-law Die A Few Hours Apart
Wesley Baughman funeral services this afternoon; funeral for Clem Hall will be Thursday afternoon
The angel of death visited this community twice this past week end, calling home two well known and longtime residents within the space of a few hours. They were Wesley Baughman, who passed away shortly after the noon hour Sunday, and Clem Hall, who died early Monday morning. The men are brothers-in-law.
Wesley Baughman
Wesley Baughman, who had been in declining health for many months, passed away about 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. He was born September 26, 1878, near Griswold, being a son of the late Lucian and Jane Gressley Baughman. At his passing he had attained the age of 79 years, 2 months and 5 days. He grew to manhood in this community and was educated here. Early in life he taught in a rural school north of Griswold and a short time in Montana. Mr. Baughman was united in marriage at Griswold to Wilena Murchison of Waveland Township on November 30, 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Baughman resided on a farm in Waveland Township until 1954 when they retired and moved into Griswold. Mrs. Baughman passed away July 29, 1956. A son, Gressley, passed away December 3, 1952.
Mr. Baughman was a member of the Griswold Presbyterian Church. He also was a member of Cass Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Griswold, receiving a 50 year certificate of membership in that order some time ago. He also was a member of America Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Baughman in his younger years was active in community affairs also. He had served his community as secretary of the school district and as a township clerk.
Mr. Baughman is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Leo (Merle) Cochran of Marne; in addition to numerous other relatives and many friends. Funeral services are being held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Wagler Funeral Home in this city. Rev. Richard P. Chambers, pastor of the Red Oak Presbyterian church, will officiate. The music will be by Boyd Carlton, soloist, accompanied by Mrs. H. P. Carlton. The casket bearers will be: Ira Potter, Neil Potter, Alex Milne, Merrill Mayberry, Pat Castleberry and Darrell Cary. Interment will be in the Griswold Cemetery, where Cass Lodge A. F. & A. M. will conduct graveside services.