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[ALLEN, HARMON] Blockton News, Thursday, November 18, 1926, p. 5 Harmon Allen was born August 9, 1865, in the state of Indiana and departed this life at 11:30 p. m. Nov. 12, 1926, at his home west of Athelstan, aged 61 years, 3 months and 3 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Scenora Dawson May 10, 1889. To this union was born eleven children, six sons and five daughters, all of whom are still living, except Isaac William, who died in infancy. He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife and ten children, two half brothers, Daniel and Emmitt Pace, and 11 grandchildren. The surviving children are Edwin, Ronald, Thomas, James, Ivan, and Mrs. Hester Linerick, of Athelstan; Mrs. May Miller, Mrs. Uva Waidner, and Mrs. Etna Calvin of St. Joseph, and Mrs. Lena Adams, of Topeka, Kansas. The children were all present at the funeral. Mr. Allen was a hard-working man, honest and upright in all his dealings, and a good neighbor and citizen. The funeral services were conducted from the Brethren church, southwest of Sheridan, Nov. 14, by Challie E. Graham, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at the same place. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in this time of sorrow. May the Father in heaven comfort and bless them, and lead them safely home to the many mansions in His house, where farewells are never spoken and all tears are wiped away by His own loving hands. Blockton News, Thursday, May 6, 1926, p. 4 Nancy Ann Bell, daughter of John and Margaret Bell, was born Oct. 8, 1858, and passed away at her home in Athelstan June 3, 1926, aged 68 years. She was married to Enoch Baker May 11, 1880. Mrs. Baker united with the Holiness church at Athelstan several years ago and was always present when able to attend. Funeral services were held at the Holiness church at Athelstan Friday afternoon, June 4, at 3 o'clock, conducted by W. M. Hunt. Interment was made in Forest Grove cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, May 15, 1958, p. 5 Former Blockton Resident Dies Mrs. Minnie Bellus, a former resident of Creston and Blockton, died at Pendleton, Ore. Her body was brought to Creston Sunday. Graveside services were held at the Blockton cemetery Monday. Rev. Clarence Moore conducted the service. A grandson, Forrest Bellus, accompanied the body from Oregon. A son and his wife from Oregon and another son and wife from Superior, Nebr., drove through for the service.
[BROOKS, GOLDIE EDITH MAY ROUND] Blockton News, Thursday, February 11, 1926, [p. 1] Obituary Goldie Edith May Round, daughter of Silas A. [ndrew] and Mary S. [errelda] Round, was born near Sheridan, Mo., Dec. 26, 1898, and departed this life at a hospital in Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 4, 1926, aged 27 years, 1 month and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Carl Brooks, of Kansas City, Mo., on March 16, 1918. To this union was born a son, Virgil Wallace, who is now sick in the hospital at Kansas City, Mo. Besides her loving husband and son, she leaves to mourn her departure, her mother, five brothers, and three sisters as follows: James A. and Ralph H. of Conway, Mrs. A. H. Brown of Clearfield, Mrs. C. A. Toops of Blockton, Floyd R., Lester L., Theodore A. and Mrs. T. J. Reith of Bedford. Also fifteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. At the age of fifteen years she confessed her faith in Christ at Isadora, Mo. and was buried with her Lord in baptism by Challie E. Graham. She then united with the Christian church at Blockton of which she was still a member. She was a dutiful daughter, loving wife and mother, and kind friend; and highly respected by all who knew her, as was attested by the large number who assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to her memory. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Reith in Bedford Feb. 5th. A short service was held at the home Sunday, the 7th, at which Bro. Fred Coley, pastor of the Bedford Church of Christ, gave a short, but very appropriate talk, assisted by Challie E. Graham. The remains were then taken to Sheridan where the services were conducted in the Christian church by Challie E. Graham, assisted by Bro. E. W. Gillum, pastor of the church, and the remains laid to rest in the Sheridan cemetery. The singing at the home by the Bedford quartette was very appropriate, as was also that of the quartette from the Blockton church, with Mrs. Mattie Miller presiding at the piano, in the Sheridan service. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. The pallbearers were selected from her old schoolmates, and were as follows: Roy Aldrich, Robert Hubbard, Willis McCalla, and Clark, Lloyd and Glenn Stroburg. The many friends unite in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones; and may the Loving Heavenly Father comfort and guide them to the Home of Many Mansions. Blockton News, Thursday, January 14, 1926, [p. 1] Obituary At 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, January 6th, the long struggle which has been going on for several months was brought to an end when death triumphed, and the spirit of Ick Brown was released from its earthly limitation of clay. During the summer, Mr. Brown began to show signs of failing health and as time passed his trouble increased, and for the past two or three months, there has been a steady decline with the [words unreadable] could do was done to relieve him, but it was all to no avail. The children were summoned several times, thinking that the end had come, but he would rally temporarily. Ichabod King Brown was born on October 25, 1866, at Platteville, Iowa. He came to Dakota Territory in the fall of 1882, located with his parents on Tuttle Creek north of Wessington. On July 15, 1888, he was married to Minnie Anderson. Five sons and two daughters were born to them---Monte, Fred, Charles, Dewey and Milo, and Eva and Ida Maude, all of whom survive him. He leaves also his widow, Mrs. Minnie Brown, two brothers, Lafe and Wellington L., and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Hollingsworth, of Herschel, Saskatchewan, a twin of the deceased, Mary Lunsford, of Glendive, Montana, and Maude DeLong of this city. There are also fifteen grandchildren. Mr. Brown was one of the real successful farmers of this community, having acquired ownership to some 1200 acres of land in Gilbert and Grand townships, with two fine sets of improvements. He resided on the Gilbert township farm for many years prior to the removal of the family to Wessington, after which he still took an active interest in the farm management, making daily trips to assist in the various farm activities. Mr. Brown had many admirable [traits] of character, and he was especially beloved by his family, by whom he will be greatly missed. He was honest in all his dealings, always paying his debts promptly. He took an active part in the welfare of the community in which he lived. For many years he was a member of the Board of Education in Gilbert, and at the time of his death he was vice-president of the Board of Education of the Wessington district. He always contributed to the support of the local church. His only lodge affiliation was with the A. O. U. W. Tentative funeral arrangements are for Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Smith of the Presbyterian Church in charge. ----Wessington, S. D., Times-Enterprise [BURRELL, ADA "ADDIE" FULWIDER] Blockton News, Thursday, September 1, 1926, [p. 1] Mrs. Albert Burrell Dead M. N. Fulwider received a message last week stating that his sister, Mrs. Addie Burrell, had died at Hamilton, Montana, on August 24. She was 64 years, 5 months and 9 days old at the time of her death. With her husband, Albert Burrell, and son, Fay Burrell, the family left Blockton in the fall of 1903 for Hamilton, Montana, where they have since resided. A sister of M. N. Fulwider and the late Mrs. Burrell, Mrs. Ben Severns, resides at Hamilton. [CLAYTON, LORENA BELLE BALDWIN] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, November 26, 2003 LORENA BELLE CLAYTON Funeral services for Lorena Belle Clayton, 87, Hopkins, Mo. were held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003 at the Hopkins Christian Church. Burial was in Hopkins Cemetery. Lorena died November 19, 2003 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda. Lorena Clayton was born May 29, 1916 in Hopkins, Mo., the daughter of Bert and Delia King Baldwin. She was a lifelong resident of the Hopkins community. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1934 and received a BS in education and a BS in library science from Northwest Missouri State College. She retired from teaching after 35 years; the last 25 years were spent in the Bedford School System. On May 18, 1940 she married Roy Eldon Clayton in Wall Lake, Iowa. She was a member of the Hopkins Christian Church; chapter K of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, charter member of the North Nodaway Branch of AAUW and Alpha Omicrom Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a teaching sorority. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy on February 6, 1985; parents; two brothers, Theodore and Harold Baldwin; sisters, Sylvia Rice, Ruby Colville, and Helen Allison. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice K. Sorensen, New Market; one son, Richard Clayton, O'Fallon, Ill.; two sisters, Jessie Fine and Louise Inman, both of Maryville, Mo.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Bedford Times-Republican, Friday, June 9, 1905, p. 3 An Old Settler Gone Mrs. Rachel Cline, more affectionately known as Grandma Cline, died at her home in Blockton Saturday morning June 3rd at 2 o'clock. Grandma Cline was one of Blockton's oldest settlers, having moved to that place about twenty-five years ago. For a good while prior to that she lived near there. The deceased had been ill for a long time and her death was not expected. One son, Sech [Seth] B., who resides at Blockton is all of her immediate family that survives her. Her husband, William Cline, having died just five years to a day prior to her decease. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Blockton Sunday. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 11, 1932, [p. 1] John Davis, Small Pox Victim, Dies Burial Made Monday Afternoon At Lexington Cemetery John Davis, 83, died at his home east of Bedford Saturday night, following a long illness from a complication of diseases. Mr. Davis developed small pox a few weeks ago and since the home was quarantined no funeral services were held. Burial was made Monday afternoon at Lexington. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Blane and Mrs. Clara Blane and one son, Roy Davis, all of the vicinity of Bedford. Also two grandchildren, Johnnie and Margretta Blane. [DAVIS, JOHN] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 John Davis John Davis died at his home east of Bedford, Feb. 7, 1932, at the age of 80 years. On account of the family being quarantined only a short service was held at the home. Burial was made in the Lexington cemetery. Mr. Davis was born in Jackson County, Ohio, April 9, 1851. When a small child he moved with his parents to Indiana and later to Illinois. At the age of twenty-four years he moved to Union County, Iowa, and in 1893 moved to Taylor County, where he had made his home since that time. Jan. 8, 1882 he was married to Henrietta Comstock. To this union was born two daughters and one son, who with the wife survive. The children are Mrs. Gertrude Blane and Mrs. Carey Blane of Shenandoah and Roy Davis of Bedford. There are three brothers, Will, Horton and James Davis, all of Lorimer, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Martha Wolf of Baker City, Oregon, and two grandchildren. Mr. Davis united with the Baptist church in 1917. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 4, 1932, [p. 1] Sister of C. N. Nelson Dies Mrs. Deiteel Suffered Ill Health for Some time Mrs. Artie Deiteel died at her home in Sheridan, Wyo, Monday after having been in poor health for a long time. Burial was made at that place. Mrs. Deiteel was a half-sister of C. N. Nelson of Bedford. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 4, 1932, [p. 1] Shot Fatal to Engstrom Bedford Man Is Found Unconscious In Barn John Engstrom, 83, pioneer resident of the county, died at his home in Bedford Tuesday afternoon, the result of a rifle shot in his head. He was found in the barn at his residence by Mrs. Engstrom about 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, lying in the driveway, a small .22 caliber rifle nearby from which a bullet had been fired. Just what occurred will never be known, as the injured man was unconscious when found and died in a short time without gaining consciousness. Surviving are widow and one child, a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Lusk of Ida Grove, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at the Wetmore funeral home this afternoon at 2 o�clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. Crowell and burial will be made in the Mausoleum. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, November 8, 1934, p. 2 HOPKINS E. E. Fike Succumbs Was A Resident of Hopkins His Entire Life E. [dward] E. [verett] Fike, 62, died at his home in Hopkins, Saturday, Nov. 3, following a long illness. The funeral services were held at the Swanson Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery. Fike had lived his entire life in this vicinity. He had been in the grocery business, real estate business, and a mail clerk. He is survived by his wife, one son, Merlin and a daughter, Mary Florence.
Blockton News, Thursday, August 16, 1923, [p. 1] Mary Susan Peterson, daughter of Cornelius and Rhoda [Scott] Peterson, was born at Newport, Adams County, Ohio, August 20, 1845, and passed to her reward August 6, 1923, aged 77 years, 11 months and 16 days. She had four brothers and three sisters, all deceased except Joseph Peterson of Peebles, Ohio, and Mrs. Jennie Montgomery of Edgar, Nebraska. She was married to Joshua Florea Sept. 28, 1865, in Ohio where they resided until the autumn of 1868 when they came to Worth County, Missouri, near Blockton, Iowa, and where they continued to reside until the present time. She was the mother of ten children, six boys and four girls, namely: Mrs. Chas. S. Cobb, of Blockton, A. [lbert] E. [dward] Florea, of Thedford, Nebraska; J. [oseph] N. [elson] Florea, of Alton, Missouri; Mrs. Geo. Glenn and Mrs. A. [lbert L.[edwell] Goff, of Irena, Mo.; L. [eroy] R. [oscoe] Florea, of Leona, Kansas; W.[alter] G. [eorge] Florea, F. [rancis] L. [loyd] Florea, Mrs. J. [ohn] L. [arkin] Hall and B. [arton] A. [llen] Florea of Blockton. All, with the husband, survive her. There are twenty-nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and a great number of other relatives and a host of friends who mourn her departure. In early life she was bereft of her mother and was thus deprived of the tender love which only a mother can bestow. At the age of sixteen years she became obedient to the gospel and united with the Church of Christ at Newport, Ohio, and when they came to Worth County she placed her membership with a congregation at Isadora, [later uniting] with the church at Pleasant Ridge. On the 17th day of September 1893, she became one of the charter members of the Church of Christ at Tent Chapel near her home and remained a faithful member until she passed to her reward. As a mother she was kind, loving and gentle. The noble influence of her pure life will remain a rich legacy to the children. As a Christian she lived above reproach. The home was one of hospitality, and it was ever the home of the faithful preacher, and many of those servants who have passed to their reward have partaken of its blessings. As a neighbor she was loved and esteemed by all. The virtues of one so noble will live and continue to bless the world like that of Abel. The funeral services were conducted at Tent Chapel on Thursday, August 9, by L. R. Cobb of Bedford, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to await the resurrection. [FLOREA, MARY SUSAN PETERSON] Blockton News, Thursday, July 1, 1926, [p. 1] Ansel Freeland Dead Nevada [Iowa] Evening Journal: The business houses of the city were closed for an hour Saturday forenoon, during the funeral of Ansel Freeland, 39, who died at his home here at an early hour Thursday morning. The services were held at the home at 10 o'clock, being in charge of his pastor, Rev. Jackson Giddens of the First Methodist church, assisted by his neighbor and friend, Rev. J. George Walz. "One Sweet Solemn Thought" and "Crossing the Bar" were sung by A. H. Pickford. The services were attended by members of the family and friends of the city, where he was held in highest esteem. The floral offerings were many and most beautiful. The pallbearers were Cleo Dodds, Gerald Johnson, Glen McConnell, R. L. Halloway, Robert Crouch and Chester Hennick. Interment was in the Nevada cemetery, under massive oaks, on the west brow of the hill, one of the pretty spots in the cemetery. Those from a distance who were in the city Saturday morning in attendance at the funeral were Miss Kate Crouch, an aunt of Mrs. Freeland, of Hamilton, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. M. [ontgomery] E. [dward] Freeland and son, of Mt. Ayr; B.[enjamin] E. [mery] Freeland, of Allerton; F.[rancis] A. [sbury] Freeland, of Athelstan; Mrs. Thomas Ford, of Blockton; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peacock of Indianola; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finch, of Shannon City; Mrs. Bessie Rood and son, Wayne, and Mrs. Clyde Owens, of Clearfield; Mrs. Lora Richardson and Mrs. Nafseiger and son, Gene, of Marshalltown; Attorney Laughlin and wife of Des Moines. Ansel Vernon Freeland, beloved and only son of J. [ohn] N. [athaniel] and Ella Freeland, born, Feb. 11, 1889 [1887], at Mt. Ayr, Iowa, passed peacefully away Thursday morning, June 24, at 2:30 o'clock, at his home in Nevada, aged 39 years, 4 months and 13 days. After almost a year of impaired health, and the last three months confined to his bed, he passed away. When a boy of nine years he moved with his parents to Blockton and there spent his boyhood and school days, later attending Simpson College. He entered into partnership with his father in the dry goods business at Blockton in which he was engaged until he located in Nevada, nine years ago, where he has conducted the Ansel Freeland Grocery store from that time until the present. On June 12, 1910, at the Blockton Methodist church, he was united in marriage to Beulah M. [inerva] Crouch and to them were born two sons, John and Garrett. All his life has been spent in affiliation with the Methodist church, being an active and devoted member and serving as Sunday school superintendent and teacher at both Blockton and Nevada. In other agencies for good he was interested and loved to be of helpfulness and was always charitable in thought and deed. Above all, he loved his home life, and as an example of devotion to his home and companionship to his two boys is worthy to be followed. He leaves to mourn his early death, his wife, two sons, a father and mother, an aged grandmother, many other relatives and a wide acquaintance of friends. In the death of Ansel Freeland the city of Nevada loses an outstanding citizen, not only an exemplary citizen and active worker in all civic activities, he was an exceptional merchant and one who did much to extend the trade limits of the town and instill confidence in local merchandising. [FREELAND, JOHN NATHANIEL "NAT"] Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, January 14, 1937, p. 3 BLOCKTON Former Resident Dies J. N. Freeland of Nevada, but formerly of Blockton, died at a sanitarium at Nevada, Iowa, Jan. 4, after an illness of several years. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, the former Miss Ella Peacock, a daughter-in-law and two grandsons, John and Garrett, who all reside in Nevada. Mrs. Tom Ford of Blockton, a niece of Mrs. Freeland, left for Nevada Tuesday to attend the funeral. [FREELAND, JOHN NATHANIEL "NAT"] Blockton News, Thursday, January 7, 1937, [p. 1] J. N. Freeland Dead Word was received here Monday that J. [ohn] N. [athaniel] Freeland died at a sanitarium in Nevada early Monday morning. It seems that Mr. Freeland had been in very poor health the past three years, and was a patient at the University hospital at Iowa City for a time and for several weeks has been cared for in a sanitarium in Nevada. Mr. Freeland was a resident of Blockton for a number of years, conducting a general merchandise store. He left here in about 1918 and finally located in Nevada. Mr. Freeland was born in Paris, Illinois, January 6, 1861, and only lacked two days of being 76 years of age at the time of his death. He came to Wayne County, Iowa, with his parents in 1864. He was educated at Allerton and taught school for four years. Clerked in stores at Allerton and Fort Dodge and managed stores at Sac City and Clearfield, and later engaged in business at Mount Ayr. He opened a store in Blockton in 1896. He was married to Miss Ella M. [ae] Peacock in Hancock County, Illinois, on February 11, 1886. One son, Ansel V. [ernon], now deceased, was born to this union. Two grandsons, John and Garrett Freeland, of Nevada, besides his wife, survive him. Mrs. Thos. Ford, niece of Mrs. Freeland, left here Tuesday morning for Nevada to attend the funeral which was held at Nevada yesterday afternoon. [GALLAUGHER, LORELLA GERTRUDE ABARR] Blockton News, Thursday, July 22, 1926, [p. 1] Lorella Gertrude Abarr, youngest child of Daniel C. and Ann M. [aria] Abarr, was born March 17, 1880, near Redding, and passed away at her home in Mt. Ayr July 12, 1926, aged 46 years, 3 months and 26 days. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity of Redding and graduated from the Redding school. She chose teaching for her vocation and was a successful teacher in the schools of the county. On October 7, 1903, she was married to Lester Gallaugher and resided for years on the farm south of Mt. Ayr. To this union were born two children, James Vinton and Alice Ann, both of whom are at home. Mrs. Gallaugher was converted and united with the Methodist church in her early girlhood and has been a faithful member, attending services as long as health permitted. She was of a cheerful, loving disposition, always ready to speak a word of cheer or lend a helping hand. She had been in poor health for a number of years and during her last illness of several months bore her suffering with great patience. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides her husband, son and daughter, her aged mother, Mrs. Ann M. Abarr, of Redding; six brothers and sisters: C. [urtis] E. Abarr, Mt. Ayr; S. [ilas] W. and H. [arlan] S. Abarr, Redding; M. [illeage] L. Abarr, Albany, Mo., A.[lvin] J. Abarr, Clearfield; R. [alph] D. [ay] Abarr, Blockton; Mrs. V. H. Edwards, Abilene, Kan.; Mrs. A. N. Parker, Redding; Mrs. Effie Holland, St. Louis, Mo.; besides many nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkesdall. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery, Mt. Ayr. Blockton News, Thursday, August 16, 1923, [p. 1] Obituary – Ernest Glenn Goff was born March 15, 1892, and died August 5, 1923, aged 31 years, 4 months and 20 days. His mother died March 23, the same year of his birth. One sister preceded him Dec. 19, 1891. This was Jessie M. He was taken by Mr. and Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Older when eight days old, and was adopted by them when three years old. He was united in marriage to Mary Baker in August 1909. To this union one child was born, Earl Glen. He was again married to Hannah Gunner in March, 1913. To this union three children were born, as follows: Albert James, Francis Everett and Lloyd Edward. He leaves to mourn his departure, besides his children, his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Older; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Goff, of Blockton, and two brothers and two sisters as follows: Thomas L. Goff, of Blockton; C. F. Goff, of Lyons, Nebraska; Mrs. Frank Kobbe, of Grant City, and Mrs. Merritt Robinson of Grant City. The funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church at Athelstan on august 7th by Challie E. Graham, after which the remains were interred in the Honey Grove cemetery. A very large concourse of people attended the funeral services to show their respect and sympathy. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a very large host of people, as was evidenced by this fact. We commend them to the loving care, counsel and guidance of the kind Heavenly Father. May they be abundantly blessed and comforted by Him in this time of sorrow. [HARDIN, AMELIA ANN SUTHERLAND] Bedford Times-Press, February 18, 1932 Mrs. Lee Hardin Dies At Clearfield Funeral Services Are Held Saturday at the Methodist Church The death of Mrs. Lee Hardin occurred at her home in Clearfield Thursday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church, Rev. J. C. Turner conducting the services. She is survived by five brothers and three sons, Rev. Wesley Hardin of South Dakota and Grover Hardin of Des Moines and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Abram of North Dakota, and a nephew, Reece Sutherland, who has lived in the Hardin home since infancy. [HARDIN, AMELIA ANN SUTHERLAND] Clearfield Enterprise (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, February 18, 1932, [p. 1] Obituary – Mrs. Lee Hardin Amelia A. [nn] Hardin, daughter of John Wesley and Elizabeth Sutherland, was born May 4, 1851, in Shelby Co., Indiana, and passed away at her home in Clearfield, Feb. 11, 1932, aged 80 years, 9 months, 7 days. At the age of four she moved with her parents to Marion Co., Iowa, where she lived until her union in marriage to Leander Hardin, Feb. 12, 1871. They lived in Marion and Warren Counties until 1880, when they moved to Taylor County, where they lived with the exception of a few years residence in Ringgold Co. until they moved to Clearfield. At the age of sixteen she united with the Methodist church to which she remained a faithful member, taking an active part in Church and Aid work when it was possible for her to do so. Mrs. Hardin was the mother of 9 children, 8 growing to manhood and womanhood, one son dying in infancy. Those left to mourn her passing are five brothers, Wiley of San Francisco, Cal., Lue of Los Angeles, Cal.; William of Knoxville, Iowa; E. E. of Seattle, Wash.; and G. [eorge] W. of Des Moines; one daughter, Mrs. C. S. Abraham of Ellendale, N. D., three sons, Grover Hardin of Des Moines; Wes Hardin of Guelph, N. D.; S. J. of Aberdeen, South Dakota; her nephew, Reece Sutherland, who has made his home with his aunt from the time of his infancy, and who with his wife, have taken care of Mrs. Hardin so faithfully during her long illness. Others who mourn her passing are many nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon, February 13, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. C. Turner; interment in Clearfield Cemetery. [HARDIN, AMELIA ANN SUTHERLAND] Clearfield Enterprise (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, February 18, 1932, p. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Dean Clark were over from Shenandoah to attend the funeral of Dean's great-grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Hardin, on Saturday. [HARDIN, AMELIA ANN SUTHERLAND] Clearfield Enterprise (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, February 18, 1932, p. 5 Mr. George Sutherland of Des Moines attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Lee Hardin, Saturday afternoon. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, August 8, 1957, p. 2 Blockton Ernest Hickenlooper Dies Ernest T. [heo] Hickenlooper died Tuesday, July 30 at his home in Springfield, Mo., following a stroke. He was 85 years of age. Funeral and burial were at Springfield Friday, Aug. 2 He is survived by his wife, three brothers, Nathan of Madrid, Iowa, Carl of Winterset, George of Blockton; one sister, Maude Chaney of Blockton. [HICKENLOOPER, MARGARET RACHEL HEWITT] Blockton News, Thursday, October 14, 1926, [p. 1] Mrs. E. T. Hickenlooper Dead Word was received here Sunday night by relatives that Mrs. Ernest T. [heo] Hickenlooper of Des Moines had passed away about 8 o'clock that evening following a surgical operation, which she had undergone a few days before. She had been in poor health for some time and had submitted to former surgical operations in an effort to regain her health. Mrs. Hickenlooper was formerly Miss Margaret Hewitt of this place. The funeral party was to arrive here yesterday afternoon—Wednesday—on train No. 5, which is due to arrive here at 2:17 and the funeral services were to be held at the Methodist church at 2:30 or 3:00, conducted by Rev. Frank M. Ullery, and interment to be made in Rose Hill cemetery. [HICKENLOOPER, MARGARET RACHEL HEWITT] Blockton News, Thursday, October 14, 1926, p. 4 Among those attending the short funeral services at the Methodist church and burial of Mrs. E. T. Hickenlooper of Des Moines in Rose Hill cemetery on Wednesday afternoon of last week were the husband, E. [rnest] T. [heo] Hickenlooper; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ostrander, Hiram Ostrander, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Houkhe and son, Joseph, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hewitt, of Des Moines; Dr. C. B. Hickenlooper, of Winterset; Mrs. Chas. McLaughlin, of Sheridan, and Mrs. Asa Terrill, Dr. J. S. Terrill and Mrs. A. F. Luther of Bedford. The regular funeral services were held in Des Moines at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. [JORDAN, EDWARD [JORDAN, INGLES] Bedford Times-Republican, Thursday, September 28, 1911, p. 5 BLOCKTON The twin boys of John Jordan and wife died last week within a few hours of each other of bowel trouble. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday of last week at 2 P. M. conducted by Rev. Shenton. Interment at Rose Hill cemetery. [JORDAN, EDWARD, 1911 – 1911] [JORDAN, INGLES, 1911 – 1911] Bedford Times-Press, Wednesday, September 28, 2002 DENNIS EUGENE KIMPTON Dennis Eugene Kimpton was born September 25,1954, to Wilbur and Martha Kimpton of Gravity, Iowa. In 1961 he moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1972. Dennis returned to Clarinda in 1979 and operated a construction and repair business in Clarinda. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He died at his home Monday night, September 16, 2002. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmy. He leaves to mourn his wife, Diane; son, Jason and wife, Angela of Lincoln, NE; step-daughter, Tammy Milleson of Clarinda; step-son, Thomas Milleson of Clarinda; sister, Doris Underwood and husband, Bill of Council Bluffs; brothers, Paul of Phoenix, AZ. and Kenneth of Texas; parents-in-law, Luther and Marie Compton, Blanchard; five grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Tenny and husband, Robert, Englewood, CO; brother-in-law, Robert Compton and wife, Tammy, Blanchard; nephews, Kevin and Curtis Underwood, Kansas City, KS; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel, Clarinda with burial at Washington Cemetery, Gravity, IA. Memorials are suggested to a fund established for medical expenses for Diane Kimpton.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 18, 1932 Stroke Fatal to Mrs. Loomis Aged Lady Had Lived In County for 72 Years Mrs. Grover Loomis, 77, died at her home in Bedford about midnight Thursday, after suffering a stroke of paralysis earlier in the evening. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. The Woman's Relief Corps gave their service at the church. Burial was made in the Graceland cemetery. Mrs. Loomis, who before her marriage was Mary Ellen Ross, was born Dec. 2, 1854 in Knox County, Ohio. She came to Taylor County with her parents at the age of five years. She was married to Grover Loomis of Wisconsin and to them was born six children, a son having died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Grace Woodyard, several years ago. Four daughters survive. They are: Mrs. Nellie Linebaugh of Bedford, Mrs. Hattie Hamilton and Mrs. Mary Eggers of Des Moines, and Mrs. Ruth Sheley of Shenandoah. Surviving with the daughters are two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Dunning of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mrs. Cassie Amarine of California; a brother, L. P. Ross of Bedford, and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Sheley were both ill and unable to attend the funeral. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 Mrs. Sam McGlothlin Dies Is Aunt of Mrs. Dowis and John Fisher of Sheridan Mrs. Sam McGlothlin [Amanda E. Boyer McGlothlan] of Savannah, Mo., died last week at a hospital in St. Joseph, aged about 82 years. The body was brought to Savannah, where the funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 at the Christian church. Burial was made in the Savannah cemetery. Mrs. McGlothlin was an aunt of Mrs. C. P. Dowis and John Fisher of Sheridan. She was a former resident of this community. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 [MCMASTER, AMOS] Amos McMaster Dies Hopkins Resident Succumbs After 2 Years' Illness Amos McMaster died at his home in Hopkins, Mo., Sunday evening, after an illness of two years. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Hopkins Tuesday afternoon. Burial was made in the Hopkins cemetery. Mr. McMaster was a brother of W. D. McMaster of Bedford. He was 54 years of age.
[MILLER, ELIZABETH JANE ZOLLMAN] Blockton News, Thursday, February 4, 1926, [p. 1] Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Miller Elizabeth Jane Zollman, daughter of Henry and Elvira Zollman, was born at Lexington, Virginia, Sept. 19, 1838, and departed this life January 23, 1926, aged 87 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was married on March 24, 1859 to H. T. Miller at Lexington, Virginia. Mr. Miller passed away Feb. 19, 1914. They came to Ringgold County, Iowa, in 1859, coming all the way by wagon, and were among the early settlers of the country. To this union were born eleven children, one of whom died in infancy. Three others have preceded her---Martha Agness [Agnes], who died at the age of six months; Mrs. Elvira Catherine Hoover, who died August 29, 1897, and Dr. Charles Z. Miller, who died Oct. 10, 1901. The other seven children survive her, all of whom were present at the funeral. They are Mrs. Carrie B. Loutzenhiser, of Blockton; Mrs. Virginia E. Warden, of Grant City, Mo.; Mrs. Margaret J. Adair, of Redding; Henry H. Miller, of Sturgeon Valley, Canada; John T. Miller, of San Francisco, California; Dr. W. B. Iller, of Centerville, and Mrs. Bessie Drake of Friona, Texas. There are 26 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren living. In early life she united with the United Presbyterian church and has led a consistent Christian life ever since. She was a loving mother and a kind neighbor, and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Grandma Miller, as everyone knew her, has had good health until the last two years, when she developed heart trouble. She gradually grew weaker until at last she fell asleep to awake no more. Her last testimony was that the Lord had been good to her and that He was constantly by her side and that she was content. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon of last week, at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. V. Gray, assisted by Rev. H. V. Reeves, and interment was made in the Middle Fork cemetery. Six of the grandsons acted as pallbearers.
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 18, 1932 Henry O'Daugherty Dies Henry O'Daugherty [O'Dougherty], for many years a resident of Jackson township in Taylor County, died at his home in St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Friday. Mr. O'Daugherty [O'Dougherty] had been in failing health for several months. Blockton News, Thursday, August 12, 1926, [p. 1] Mrs. L. W. Perkins Dead Mrs. L. W. Perkins died at her home northwest of town Thursday and funeral services were held at the Christian church at Clearfield Sunday afternoon, interment being made in the cemetery at that place. [PERKINS, NANCY SHEETS] Blockton News, Thursday, August 12, 1926, [p. 1] Mrs. Nancy Perkins, eldest daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Sheets, was born in Wayne County, this state, Nov. 20, 1861, and passed away from her loved ones at her home north of Blockton Aug. 5, 1926, at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 16 days. Her mother preceded her in death the year of 1884 and her father preceded her Aug. 18, 1912. Sept. 17, 1882, she became the wife of Leonard Perkins and the new couple came to Taylor County where Mr. Perkins had opened a home in the new country. They settled on the spot which was their home for nearly 44 years, until she was called to dwell in another realm. To this union were born six children, two boys and four girls---Florence Perkins, of Clearfield; Samuel Perkins, of Estherville; Harry Perkins, of Rouleau, Sask., Canada; Mary Gaule, Lenora Gaule and Edna Dowell, all of Clearfield. God permitted her a long useful life, the first to be taken from the family circle. She was a homebody, loving her home and family and offering its hospitality and her loving care to those that came to her care. These speak of the kindness shown them and the fond memories that remain as their friend fades away. When a girl of seventeen she united with the Baptist church at Cambria, this state. A good wife and mother had left us but her deeds were many and their future great. She is gone but memories and lives of her sacrifice live on. Besides her husband and six children she leaves to mourn her departure nineteen grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters and numerous other relatives and a multitude of neighbors and friends who have been privileged to meet her as she moved along the stream of life. Funeral services were held from the Clearfield Christian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. A. Underwood. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 4, 1932, [p. 1] Pneumonia Fatal to Another Son Ed Phelan and Family Suffer Second Loss Within a Week Francis B. [oyden] Phelan, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phelan of Sharpsburg, died Thursday evening to make the second Phelan son to go within a week. His brother, Pat, died Jan. 22. Pneumonia caused the death of both the brothers. Funeral services for Francis Phelan were held by the Rev. Paul K. Holland at the Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg Sunday afternoon. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery at Lenox. Burials of the two sons were made just a week apart. Phelan is survived by his wife, his parents, two sisters, Lorene Phelan and Marguerite Phelan; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boyden, all of Sharpsburg, and a number of other relatives. Blockton News, Thursday, October 7, 1926, [p. 1] Edwin Franklin Polley, son of Hiram and Mary Polley, was born in Medina County, Ohio, October 29, 1842, and passed away at his home near Maloy, Iowa, Sept. 28, 1926. When a small boy his parents moved to Clinton county, this state, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 19, in the fall of 1862, he enlisted in Co. I and H, Second Infantry, and continued in the service until the close of the Civil War when he received an honorable discharge. He was united in marriage to Miss Diantha J. Hoover in Clinton County on the 21st of November 1868. To this union was born seven children---Cora A. Turner, of Las Animas, Colorado; Leona E. Thompson, Minnie E. Poor and Lula E. Skinner, of Blockton; William A., of Delphos, who died five years ago; Charlie O., dying in infancy, and Guy E. of Maloy. In 1871 he moved to Nebraska where he lived for three years. From there he moved to Missouri for a short time. In 1876 he located in Ringgold County near Maloy where he has continuously resided except one year�s residence in Blockton. He was a loving husband, kind father and good neighbor. He leaves to mourn his departure, his aged companion, five children, fifteen grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Also one brother, A. H. Polley of Medford, Oregon, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Delphos Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Wm. Coulson of Mount Ayr and interment was made in [Rose Hill Cemetery, Mount Ayr.] [POLLEY, EDWIN FRANKLIN] Blockton News, Thursday, January 28, 1926, [p. 1] Clarence Ridge Dead Howard Ridge and wife, north of Isadora, took their youngest son, Clarence, a lad about nine years of age, to a St. Joseph hospital on Monday afternoon where it was deemed necessary that a surgical operation be performed at once. As we understand it the lad passed away while the operation was being performed. The body was brought home Tuesday afternoon. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family. [RIDGE, CLARENCE LUTHER] Blockton News, Thursday, February 4, 1926, p. 8 Obituary Clarence Luther Ridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. [oward] Ridge, was born in Worth County, Mo., Nov. 24, 1914, and departed this life at a hospital in St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 25, 1926, aged 11 years, 2 months and 1 day. He leaves to mourn his departure, his father and mother, two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Jennings, of King City, Mo., and Mrs. Bessie Long, of Bedford, and three brothers, Elza, Robert and Ray Ridge, all of whom are at home. Besides these he leaves a host of other relatives and friends, all of whom deeply regret his being called away so early in life. He confessed his faith in Christ and was buried with his Lord in baptism June 8, 1925, by his pastor, L. B. Day. He united with the Isadora, Mo., Church of Christ, of which he remained a faithful member till the time of his death. In school he was a very bright scholar, and at home he was very helpful. When he entered the operating room at the hospital, he bade his mother Good Night, and when upon the operating table, ready for the anesthetic administered, he looked up into the face of his father and smiled. Not all the heroes are to be found upon the field of battle. He will be greatly missed in the home and by his companions. The funeral services were held in the Isadora Church of Christ Thursday, Jan. 28, conducted by Challie E. Graham, assisted by L. B. Day of the Isadora church and Harold V. Reeves of the Blockton Christian church. The music by the Blockton quartette, with Mrs. Matie Miller presiding at the piano, was very appropriate. There were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were from among his school and Sunday schoolmates, and were in charge of Miss Gene Freeland, teacher. A very large host of friends were present to pay their tribute of respect and esteem. Interment was in the cemetery at Tent Chapel. The large host of friends extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. May the kind Heavenly Father richly comfort them and guide them to that Home where goodbyes are never spoken. Blockton News, Thursday, October 14, 1926, [p. 1] Edward Gard Scott, son of John and Polly Scott, was born in Ohio Jan. 20, 1846 and passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scott near Blockton, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1926, aged 80 years, 8 months and 17 days. He was married to Margaret Smart Oct. 4, 1869. To this union was born one son, John W. Scott, of Blockton. He is also survived by two brothers and four sisters—Stephen and Frank Scott, of Jamestown, Mo.; Mrs. Sara Argo, Mrs. Jane Mackey and Miss Rhoda Scott, of Darlington, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Wagoner, of Des Lacs, North Dakota. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He has been a faithful member of the Christian church since early manhood. For the last two years he has been an invalid and bore his suffering patiently. Funeral services were held at the Isadora Christian church Saturday afternoon, conducted by H. V. Reeves, pastor of the Blockton Christian church, assisted by L. B. Day and Challie E. Graham, and interment was made in the White Oak cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, February 23, 1905, [p. 1] Obituary –Died at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, February 17th, E. [nos] M. [iller] Sheumaker, age 62 years, 3 months and 14 days. The deceased was in town two weeks previous to his death, seemingly in good health and cheerful spirits, but on going home was taken sick with acute bladder and kidney trouble and growing steadily worse it was thought best to take him to Des Moines where he could be treated by an eminent specialist. Tuesday evening, the 7th, he was taken to Des Moines, and on examination it was thought best to have an operation which was had and from the effects of which he rallied well and for a time he seemed to improve, but a change for the worse came and at 9:30 Friday morning his spirit took its flight to that unknown, mysterious realm—eternity. Mr. Sheumaker was born near Lancaster, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. Answering his country's call, he enlisted in Company B, 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry [words unreadable] having served his country, long, faithfully and well. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Berry Sept. 17, 1865, and came west over twenty years ago, settling in Ringgold County and for the last thirteen years has had charge of George S. Allyn's farm a few miles southeast, leaving his home farm of 160 acres in the vicinity of Mt. Ayr to the management of his son. Besides his wife, nine children, seven sons and two daughters: Ross, Mrs. Hattie Boyles, Mrs. A. Nye, Arthur, Emery, Elmer, Harry, Roy and Charles, survive him. All were present at the funeral, which took place at the home at 11 o'clock Monday, the remains having been brought from Des Moines Friday evening. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Woolever, pastor of the Methodist church at Redding, and to which denomination the deceased belonged. The interment took place in the cemetery at Redding, A large number were present at the funeral and followed the remains to the place of interment. Mr. Sheumaker was a man of true moral worth, upright and honest in his dealings and had many traits of character worthy of example. He attended strictly to his own affairs and enjoyed the good will and esteem of the whole community. In the home circle he was loving and kind and from the beloved wife death has removed a faithful husband and from the children an affectionate father whose memory will be cherished until time, to them shall be no more. The family have the deepest sympathy of all in their great bereavement. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 4, 1932, [p. 1] Services Held for Miss Snow Rev. M. R. Talley in Charge---Burial Made at New Market Miss Rosalie Snow died at her home in Bedford Wednesday, Jan. 27. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday forenoon, conducted by the Rev. M. R. Talley. Burial was made in the Memory cemetery near New Market. Miss Snow was born near Bridgewater, Park County, Ind., March 7, 1847. She came with her parents to Iowa in 1857 and resided in and near Bedford until her death. She is survived by one sister, Miss Sarah Snow of Bedford; two brothers, M. C. Snow of Dexter, New Mexico and M. H. Snow of Bedford. Also a niece, Mrs. Nell Snow Talbot of Chicago. Her parents, two brothers and a sister, preceded her in death. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 Mrs. Oren Stanley Dies Active Church Worker Born and Raised at Siam Mrs. Ora Oxley Sanley [Stanley] died at her home near Siam last week. Mrs. Stanley was born and raised near Siam, and obtained her education in the school here. She was married to Oren Stanley of Shenandoah and they have since made their home in this community. She was active in the work of the Church of Christ, the Willing Workers and the O. E. S. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 Death To Mrs. Wedel Is Sister of George Allison, Jr. of Sheridan Mrs. Erma Allison Wedel died at Keokuk, Iowa, Thursday morning. Funeral services and burial were held at Keokuk. Mrs. Wedel, a former resident of Sheridan, was a sister of George Allison, Jr. Also a niece of Noah Barks of Bedford. She is survived by her husband and three small children, her mother, one sister and three brothers. Blockton News, Thursday, May 18, 1939, p. 5 George Staton, who has been in very poor health for several weeks at his home near Redding, died on Thursday morning of last week. Blockton News, Thursday, July 1, 1926, [p. 1] Wilson Oliver Strike Dead The announcement of the death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Strike at a Creston hospital Thursday morning came as a shock to this community. Mrs. Strike and son came here the week before from their home in Bloomington, Illinois, to visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cora Wilson. The lad had been afflicted with diabetic trouble for almost a year but from all outward appearance was in the pink of health. On Monday evening of last week he was taken ill and later was taken to a Creston hospital where he passed away on Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at the Blockton Christian church Friday afternoon at 1:30 and the remains were taken to Nashua on the afternoon train for interment. The funeral party going to Nashua were the parents, O. K. Strike and wife; Mrs. Cora Wilson and son, Cullen, of this place, and Will Strike and wife of Nashua. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. [STRIKE, WILSON OLIVER] Blockton News, Thursday, July 1, 1926, [p. 1] Wilson Oliver Strike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Strike, was born at Cedar Falls, this state, October 23, 1922, and departed this life at a Creston hospital June 24, 1926, aged 3 years and 8 months. This tender flower has been taken away in the early springtime, but his sweet little spirit lives on with the Master and in the hearts of those who knew him. Funeral services wee held at the Blockton Christian church Friday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. H. V. Reeves. The body was taken to Nashua, this state, for interment. [STRIKE, WILSON OLIVER] Blockton News, Thursday, December 9, 1926, [p. 1] Roy E. [dward] Wilson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Wilson was born Aug. 30, 1903, and passed away at his home northwest of Sheridan Dec. 2, 1926, aged 23 years, 3 months and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Myra Cortner Aug. 30, 1924. To this union one child was born, a daughter. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents Sunday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Walton, Christian minister of Pickering and interment was made in the Luteston cemetery. Blockton News, Thursday, January 7, 1937, [p. 1] Mrs. Ella Wolford Dead Mrs. Ella Wolford, a sister of Mrs. Earl E. Gray and A. M. and F. A. Harvey of this place and known to many of our readers, died at the home of her daughter, Ina, in Enid, Oklahoma, Friday morning, January 1, having suffered a stroke some four or five months ago. Mrs. Wolford would have been 85 years of age in February. Burial was made at El Reno, Oklahoma. Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, February 25, 1932 Former Resident Dies at Coin J. P. Young Is Victim of Heart Attack---Brother of Mrs. Jacqua J. [ames] P. [atton] Young, a brother of Mrs. H. [iram] P. [utnam] Jacqua of this city and for many years a resident of Taylor County, died at his home in Coin, Iowa, Monday, Feb. 15, following a violent heart attack on the Saturday previous. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church in Coin last Thursday forenoon. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery at Lenox. Mr. Young was born near Crawfordsville, Ind., Jan. 16, 1870, and was one of a family of nine children. He came with his parents to a farm southwest of Lenox in the spring of 1881. In 1891 he went to Clearfield and in 1893 to Coin, where he spent the major portion of his life. For a number of years he was engaged in the mercantile business but for the past fifteen years had operated a lumberyard. He is survived by his wife, daughter, Jean, four sisters and three brothers. [YOUNG, JAMES PATTON] Clearfield Enterprise, Thursday, February 25, 1932, [p. 1] Mr. and Mrs. Warren Moffett, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gelvin and James Gelvin, went to Coin on Wednesday of last week, being called there by the death of J. P. Young, their brother-in-law. Geo. Abels took them to Coin. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gelvin remained there until after the funeral Thursday afternoon, coming on to Lenox for the interment. Mr. Moffett and James Gelvin met them there. [YOUNG, JAMES PATTON] Clearfield Enterprise (Clearfield, Iowa), Thursday, February 25, 1932, p. 6 James Patton Young James P. Young was born near Crawfordsville, Iowa, seventh child of David and Sarah Shaw Young. He died at College Springs, Iowa, on Feb. 15th, being 62 years and one month old. In 1881, the David Young family came to Taylor County and to a farm southwest of Lenox. In 1891, James came to Clearfield and clerked in the McPherrin store. In 1893, he first went to Coin, Iowa, which was to be his home during most of his remaining years, nearly forty. He was in merchandise with his brother Robert Young, but in 1909 came to Clearfield and was a business man here for a period. Selling out, the family went to Canada where they lived for about two years; then back again to Coin, and was first in general merchandise but changed to a partnership in a lumber firm, and continued in that line until death. On Oct. 24, 1894, he was married to Miss Jennie Gelvin of Clearfield. The families had lived near to each other in Washington County. Early in life, Mr. Young joined the Lenox Presbyterian church, but in Coin was affiliated with the United Presbyterian church, serving several years as a ruling elder in the church session. Through frequent visits to Clearfield, he maintained a large acquaintance in this community, and there is general sympathy for the wife and daughter, and for relatives in our community. Funeral services were held at Coin on Feb. 18th, conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. L. Davidson. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, at Lenox. |