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[Bowman, William Leonard] The deceased came to Taylor County with his parents in 1867. His father died Jan. 1, 1870. He left Taylor county for Oklahoma and later moved to Henry County, Missouri. He followed railroading a number of years. His mother passed away April 17, 1917. He is survived by one brother, D. [aniel] J. [asper] Bowman, of Lowry City, Missouri. Two sisters proceeded him in death, one in infancy and Miss Nettie Carter about 29 years ago. He was well known to many of our readers and highly respected. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine. The remains were brought to Blockton Friday morning and were accompanied by his brother, D. [aniel] J. [asper] Bowman, and a niece, Miss Maude Bowman, of Lowry City. It was intended to have a Masonic funeral but on account of health conditions in the surrounding territory it was not deemed advisable. Short services were held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of C. Mosier, conducted by Rev. A. G. Simmons, and interment was made in the Platteville cemetery. [BOWMAN, WILLIAM LEONARD] [Brott, George Wesley] [Brott, George Wesley] [Brown, George Lewis] George Lewis Brown, son of Andrew [Jackson] and Margaret [Kemery] Brown, was born August 4, 1868 in Jackson Township, Taylor County, Iowa and died at the Bedford Rest Home in Bedford, July 15, 1957 at the age of 88 years, 11 months, 11 days. On January 13, 1892, he was married to Hannah C. [atherine] Morgan. To them were born three children: Mrs. Mae M. [argaret] Besco of Conway, Ilo M.[organ] Brown of Omaha and an infant daughter, who died October 19, 1903. Mrs. Brown died October 29, 1941. His entire life was spent in Jackson and Jefferson townships, Taylor County with the exception of the last 15 years, which were spent in Bedford. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Blockton, later transferring his membership to Bedford. He Is survived by the daughter and the son, and by three grandchildren. A brother, Charles, and a sister, Mina, preceded him in death. He had been in failing health for sometime and was bedfast for about a week before his death. [Brown, Hannah Catherine “Kate” Morgan] Blockton News Thursday October 30, 1941 [p. 1] Mrs. George Brown Dead Mrs. George Brown died at her home northwest of Platteville yesterday (Wednesday) morning about 5 o’clock. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow (Friday) at 2 o’clock. [Brown, Hannah Catherine “Kate” Morgan] The funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson. Burial will be in Platteville cemetery. [Brown, Hannah Catherine
“Kate” Morgan]
Bedford Times-Press Thursday November 6, 1941 p. 4 OBITUARY Mrs. George T. Brown
Mrs. George T. [Lewis] Brown died at her home near Platteville, Wednesday, October 29. The funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. H. Hallgrimson of Bedford. Burial was in the Platteville cemetery. Hannah C. [atherine] Morgan, daughter of Jeremiah and Maddelen [Magdalena Propst] Morgan, was born January 17, 1866 near Platteville, Taylor county, Iowa, being aged 75 years, 9 months and 12 days at the time of her death. On January 13, 1892 she was married to George T. [Lewis] Brown. To them were born three children: Mrs. Mae M. [argaret] Besco of Conway, Ilo M. [organ] Brown of Shenandoah, and an infant daughter, who died October 19, 1903. Mrs. Brown united with the Baptist church at Platteville at the age of about fifteen years. With the exception of about two years, she had always resided on the same farm where she was born in Taylor County. She is survived by her husband, the daughter and son, and by two grandchildren. She had been in failing health for some time and was bedfast for about a week before her death. [Campbell, Donald “Don”]
Bedford Times-RepublicanThursday August 18, 1904 p. 8
Death From Blood Poisoning
From Tuesday’s Daily Republican
Don Campbell, son of Enoch Campbell, one of Taylor county’s oldest settlers, who resides near Athelstan, died yesterday at 3 p. m. The funeral was held today at 10 a. m. at the residence, Rev. Palmer of Blockton officiating. Interment at Platteville cemetery. There was present at the funeral three brothers and three sisters, one sister, Mrs. Robt. Graham, being ill and unable to attend. A sister of the deceased and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maxfield, had came from their home in Washington only a week or more ago on a visit, but little thinking how pregnant with sorrow that visit to the old home would be. The deceased was a strong, rugged young man of 22. Some time ago he went to Minnesota to work in the harvest fields. A livid boil appeared on his face and gradually grew worse until he became so ill he was brought home. By this time blood poisoning had set in and he was beyond human aid. The face was horribly swollen and he had a high fever and was delirious. Everything possible was done, but without avail, and Monday afternoon death came and relieved him from torture. Don was a young man of many friends, and his untimely death cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire community. [Duncan, James Daniel “Dan”] The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home. [Duncan, James Daniel
“Dan”] The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A. Douglass Steffenson. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. James Daniel Duncan son of John and Margaret Miller Duncan, was born May 5, 1852, being aged 88 years, 5 months and 17 days at the time of his death. He was one of a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, all of whom preceded him in death with the exception of one sister, Mrs. Alice Morris, who resides in the state of Washington. His birthplace was in the Shearer community in Page county, Iowa, where he spent his childhood years. On Dec. 3, 1878 he was married to Evaline Scrivner of Siam and their life together was lived in Taylor County the greater part near Siam. To them were born five children: Mrs. Maud Clayton of Bedford, Mrs. Dena Clayton of Hopkins, Mo., Roy E. Duncan of Kimberly, Idaho, Oscar A. Duncan of North Hollywood, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Alice Wickersham, who died Jan. 28, 1924. In the spring of 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan retired from the farm and moved to Bedford, where they resided until the death of Mrs. Duncan on July 15, 1929. Since that time he had made his home with his children, the last nine years having been cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Dena Clayton in her home, who with the help of her family made his declining years pleasant. Surviving with the two daughters and two sons are eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In early married life both he and his wife became members of the Methodist church in Siam, establishing a Christian home, the memory of which is the children 's richest heritage. Upon moving to Bedford, his membership was transferred to the Bedford Methodist church, where it had since remained. A good neighbor, a loyal citizen, a kind friend, and a loving father has gone Home. There, he and the mother await the coming of their children.
Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday December 19, 1935 p. 8
Martha
J. Snodgrass Buried at N. Market
Miss Martha Jane Snodgrass, 83, a former resident of the New Market community, died in Denver, Colo., Tuesday, Dec. 10. The body was brought back to New Market and short services were held Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 clock in Old Memory cemetery, where burial was made. Martha Jane Snodgrass, daughter of James Thomas and Nancy A. [nn Long] Snodgrass, was born April 13, 1852, at Peoria, Ill. When she was a small girl her parents moved to Old Memory and settled, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. After the death of her father in 1877 she was the mainstay to an invalid mother in caring for a large family of children. After her mother regained her health she became an expert dressmaker, working in Clarinda for a number of years. Her ambitions led her to Bloomington, Ill., Des Moines, Ia., Durango, Colo., and finally to Denver, Colo., where she resided the remainder of her life. She never forgot her aged mother, making regular visits to see her. She united with the Christian church at an early age and remained loyal and faithful to its teaching to the end of her life. She leaves to mourn her departure, four brothers, Adolphus and Thomas Snodgrass of New Market, Oscar Snodgrass of Morrell, Kans., and Charlie Snodgrass of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Dougherty of Clarinda, Mrs. Ora Milhone of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Thelia Prickett of Oklahoma City, Okla. [Snodgrass, Melvina “Vina” Hembree] Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday November 4,
1937 p. 8
New Market
OBITUARY Mrs.
A. E. Snodgrass
Melvina Hembree, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. [illiam] D. [avid] Hembree was born in Taylor County, Iowa, March 23, 1869 and died at her home, southeast of New Market, Wednesday, October 27. She was united in marriage to Adolphus Snodgrass in 1889. One son was born to them, Roy C. [ecil] Snodgrass, who is still living at home. When about fifteen years of age she united with the Baptist church at New Market, later transferring her membership to the Church of Christ and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand as long as her health permitted. She is survived by her husband, A. [dolphus] E. Snodgrass; her son, Roy Snodgrass, three sisters and one brother, Rosa Bell Hutchinson of New Market, Martha J. Farlow of Siam, Mary A. Lindsey of Lebanon, Oregon, and Franklin Hembree of Omaha. She spent her entire life in and near New Market moving to the present home in 1924. She was a patient sufferer during her illness of more than two years, always having a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed by her family and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. C. K. Shackleford. Bedford
Times-Press
Thursday April 14,
1938 p. 3
New Market
OBITUARY
Tom
Snodgrass
Thomas Jasper Snodgrass, son of James Thomas and Nancy Ann [Long] Snodgrass, was born in Mahaska County, Iowa, Nov. 17, 1863. He moved with his family to Page County, Iowa, when two and a half years of age, residing in old Memory, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Mellie Farrell on March 17, 1887. Three children were born to them, Bessie Wauneta, Carl Dale, and Ralph Harold, who were all present at his bedside when he passed on. He was a member of the Christian Church and of the Odd Fellow Lodge, taking an active part in both organizations as long as his health permitted. During Wilson's administration he served as Postmaster at New Market for five and one half years, and the balance of the time resided on his farm just south of New Market. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. James T. [homas] Snodgrass in 1877 and his mother, Nancy A. [nn Long] Snodgrass in 1919, and also by his brother Arthur and four sisters: Toquinna, Hattie, Lauretta, and Jennie. He is survived by his widow and three children and his daughter-in-law, Delia, and grandson, Thomas James. Also by three sisters: Nora Daugherty of Clarinda, Thelia Prickett of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Ora Millhone of Denver, Colo.; and three brothers, Oscar T. [homas] Snodgrass, Hiawatha, Kans., Adolphus E. Snodgrass of New Market and Charlie Snodgrass of Denver, Colo. He was a man fond of his home and family. A good husband and a good father, loyal to his friends and neighbors and taking an active interest in the affairs of the community. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the family residence, conducted by Rev. C. K. Shackleford, Burial was in Memory cemetery. Blockton
News
Thursday November 17,
1932 p. 2
Don Stepenson Dead
Word was received here Monday night stating that Don Stephenson had passed away at the veterans' hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska, Monday evening about 8 o'clock, following a surgical operation. Mr. Stephenson left here some two weeks ago for near Lincoln where he was engaged in husking corn. Becoming ill he was taken to the veterans' hospital where he underwent a surgical operation. Mrs. Stephenson was at Corpus Christi, Texas, with her father, J. [ames] L.[eroy] Long, who has been critically ill. The body will be brought here for interment. Complete arrangements for the funeral have not been made at this time, Wednesday noon. [Stephenson, Don Granville]
Blockton
News
Thursday November 24,
1932 [p. 1]
Obituary
Don Granville, Stephenson was born in Ringgold county, Iowa, near Blockton, July 24, 1890, and passed away at the Veteran's Hospital at Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 14, 1932. He was the oldest child of J. [ohn] H. and Margaret (Evans) Stephenson. His mother preceded him in death October 11, 1903. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, his father, J. [ohn] H. Stephenson of Humbolt, Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Huey of Portland, Indiana, and Mrs. Elbert Drake of Blockton, and one brother, W.[illiam] S. Stephenson of Blockton. He spent most of his life in and around Blockton. He was a World war veteran, belonging to Company A, 351st Infantry of the 88th Division. He entered training at Camp Dodge May 24, 1918, and sailed from Newport News, Virginia, August 16, 1918. He was assigned to the front line trenches the morning the armistice was signed. He was honorably discharged May 31, 1919. He was united in marriage to Majentie Mae Long June 27,1924. They made their home in Oklahoma previous to the past eighteen months, which they spent near Blockton. Mr. Stephenson was a member of the Blockton Christian church. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Saturday afternoon, November 19, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warrior, and interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. The Grant City American Legion post, assisted by local Legion men, conducted the military services at the church and at the grave. [STEPHENSON, DON GRANVILLE] Blockton
News
Thursday June 22, 1939 [p. 1]
John
H. Stephenson Dead
E. [lbert] W. Drake and W. [illiam] S. Stephenson and wives attended the funeral of John Stephenson, father of Mrs. Drake and Mr. Stephenson, at Table Rock, Nebr., Wednesday, the services being conducted by Rev. E. V. Price. Interment in Table Rock cemetery. The Table Rock Argus said: John H. Stephenson was born March 21, 1863, in EI Paso, Ill., and died June 12, 1939, aged 76 years. 2 month and 21 days. Early in life he left El Paso and located in Blockton. In September, 1888, he was united in marriage to Margaret [Phoebe] Evans. To this union four children were born, three of whom are still living: Mrs. Maude Huey, of Portland, Indiana, and Mrs. Georgia Drake and Willie Stephenson of Blockton. October 11, 1903, his wife died and a few years later Mr. Stephenson moved to Nebraska, locating near Table Rock. This since has been his home. Feb. 21, 1923, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Trudy B. McNeely. Mr. Stephenson followed farming most of his life and just recently, on account of failing health, moved from his farm northwest of Humboldt to Table Rock. Mr. Stephenson was a kind husband and father and a good neighbor and citizen. In his passing we lose the type of man that makes our nation what it is. Bedford
Free Press
Thursday March 29, 1906 p. 8 —The many Taylor county friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams learn with deepest regret of death of their little son, John Beryl, at their home in Colorado. They but recently moved there from Conway. [Williams, John Beryl]
Bedford
Times-Republican
Tuesday March 27,
1906 p. 5
Death Claims a Little Child
John Beryl, the little 13 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy. D. Williams died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at their home near Otis, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Williams formerly resided near Conway and only a few months ago removed to Colorado. The little child was not strong when they left here, and soon after reaching their new western home, it was taken seriously ill, and grew steadily worse until the end came last Sabbath morning.
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