[Grubb, James H.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    July 10, 1930    p. 2

J. H. Grubb

J. [ames] H. Grubb, a former resident of Bedford, passed away Monday at the home of his daughter at Lincoln, Nebr.  The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at 2 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon.  Interment was made in the Fairview Cemetery.

[Grubb, James H.]

Times-Republican

Thursday    July 17, 1930    p. 8

J. H. Grubb

James H. Grubb was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, Dec. 8, 1841.  In 1848 he moved to Champaign County, Ohio, then to Jasper County, Indiana.  At the call of his country he enlisted with the 9^th Regiment of Indiana.  He served 4 years and 2 months, and was in 24 battles, some of which were the most severe of the entire war.  He was discharged October 18, 1865.  On July 4, 1866, he was baptized into the Christian church, afterward transferring to the Baptist church, having been a member of the Bedford Baptist church for a number of years.  On October 18, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Harriett Snyder and to this union two sons and three daughters were born.  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. [illiam] B. Jones [Rosa], of Lincoln, Nebr., and William G. [rant] Grubb of Woodward, Okla.  Also, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  He passed away on July 7, 1930 at the age of 88 years and 7 months.

The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. M. Crowell.  Interment was made at the Bedford cemetery.

[Grubb, James H.]

Lincoln Evening Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska

Tuesday July 8, 1930    p. 8

James H. Grubb, eighty-eight, died at home, 1345 North Twenty-Fifth Street, at 8:15 p.m., Monday.  He was a member of the G. A. R. and a resident of Lancaster County {Nebraska] for years.  He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. William B. Jones [Rosa], Lincoln; a son, William G. [rant], Woodward, Oklahoma; two brothers, Samuel A., Oklahoma City and William E., Ft. Collins, Colorado.  The body will be taken to Bedford, Ia. Wednesday for services and burial.

[Grubb, Ross Everett]

Bedford Free Press

Tuesday    May 23, 1916    [p.1]

Obituary - Ross Grubb

Ross Grubb died at his home near Garden City, Kansas, Friday evening, May 19.  The body was brought to Bedford and the funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. C. Hatcher.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

Ross Everett Grubb was born in Bartholomew County, Indiana, January 26, 1873.  In 1884 he removed with his father to Taylor County, Iowa, and in 1895 he came to Bedford.  January 29, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Ethyl Hall of Bedford.  They moved to Garden City in 1911.  Mr. Grubb suffered declining health for the past two years but his last illness was of only three days endurance.  At the age of 23 he united with the First Baptist Church at Bedford.  He is survived by his wife, his father, J. [ames] H. Grubb, and brother, W.[illiam] G. [rant] Grubb, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Burnham [Lulu], of New Market and Mrs. William Jones [Rosa] of Lincoln, Neb., and an aunt, Mrs. E. [dward] J. [efferson] Howe [Linnie Snider] of Bedford.

[GRUBB, ROSS EVERETT]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 8, 1916
Mrs. Ethel Grubb, who came here from Garden City, Kan., with the remains of her husband, Ross E. Grubb, for interment, returned to her home Thursday after a short visit here. Her brother, C. A. Hall, accompanied her as far as Kansas City.

[Grubb, William Larkin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 21, 1937    p. 7

Obituary

William L. Grubb

William Larkin Grubb, son of Colvin and Emily Grubb, was born Feb. 16, 1861, in Louisa County, near the town of Winfield, Iowa.

He passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11:20 a.m. at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 28 days.

He moved with his parents, in the fall of 1877 to Taylor County, near Conway, where he had since resided.

He was united in marriage to Louisa Samantha Watkins, Feb. 16, 1890.  To this union was born 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls, two of whom preceded him in death, Edith May and Mildred having died in infancy.  Living are Lloyd Grubb of Bedford, Garrett Grubb of Anthony, Kans., Milton Grubb and Miss Audrey Grubb, at home.

He was one of seven children, two of whom are living, Mrs. J. [ames] A. [lfred] Lambley [Eva Jane] of Conway and Jacob Grubb of Gravity.

He was converted in early life and renewed his faith in the Methodist church at Conway in 1923 and lived in that faith until the end.

He had been a member of the I. O. O. F. for forty-two years and was an active member until his health failed him.

He had been in failing health for the past two years, his sickness being that of heart trouble, from which he gradually grew worse.  He had been confined to the house for the last three months and to his bed, six weeks.

He was a great lover of his home and family.  He suffered untold misery with very little complaining.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Conway Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. A. Walls.  Burial was in the Conway cemetery.

Attend Grubb Funeral

Many Relatives and Friends Are Present For Last Rites

Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral of Will Grubb Sunday were Garret Grubb of Anthony, Kans.; Ross Watkins of Wichita, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Grubb and family of Bedford; Mr. and Mrs. Gail Watkins of Clarinda; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Watkins, Jim Watkins and J. B. Watkins, all of Burlington Junction, Mo.

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Frank of Red Oak; Mrs. Lavinia Grubb of Essex; Miss Jewel Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kernen, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scott of Bedford; Mrs. Howard Day and daughter Maxine of Lenox; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Grubb, Mr. and Mrs. Glade Grubb and family of Gravity.

Out-of-town friends were as follows: Mrs. Tom Utter and son Wayne; Mrs. Helen Madden, Mrs. Clara Houck, Miss Ariel Smith, Miss Edith Cox, Miss Mary Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morris, Harry Lambley, Mrs. Maude Grayson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Johnson, all of Gravity.

Miss Emma Fuller and Miss Corda Fuller of New Market; P. A. Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kernen, John Kerman and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Ackley of Bedford.

[Grubb, William Larkin]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 21, 1937    p. 7

Long Time Resident Dies

William L. [arkin] Grubb, one of Conway's oldest and most respected citizens, passed away at his home in Conway last Thursday just before noon, after many months of patient suffering.  The family has the sympathy of the community.

[Dorr, Jessie Candace Oxley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    January 25, 1940    [p. 1]

Mrs. George Dorr, 78, Dies Tuesday Night

Mrs. George Dorr [Jessie Candace Oxley], 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Quincy Hickman southwest of Bedford Tuesday night, Jan. 23.

The funeral services were held this afternoon (Thursday) at 1:30 o'clock at the Berea church, conducted by Leslie Cobb.  Burial was in the cemetery nearby.

Surviving with the daughter is a son, John Dorr of Oklahoma, who is here for the last rites.

[Dorr, Jessie Candace Oxley]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    February 1, 1940    p. 5

Obituary

Mrs. George P. Dorr

Mrs. George Dorr died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Quincy Hickman southwest of Bedford Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1940.

The funeral services were held at the Berea church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Leslie R. Cobb and burial was in the cemetery nearby.

Jessie Candace Oxley, daughter of William T. and Rosannah Oxley, was born near Siam, Iowa, Nov. 16, 1861, being aged 78 years, 2 months and 7 days at the time of her death.

She lived the greater part of her life in Taylor County.  On Jan. 11, 1885 she was united in marriage to George P. [erry] Dorr, who preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1924.  To this union were born two children, Mrs. Marie Hickman of Bedford and John L. Dorr of Comanche, Okla.

In her early womanhood she became a member of the Berea congregation of the Church of Christ, to which belief she ever remained faithful.

She leaves to mourn her departure her two children; five grandchildren, Mrs. Anna Stevens of Clarinda, Ruth and Vadna Hickman of Bedford, Marjorie Dorr and Leonard Dorr of Comanche, Okla.; three brothers, John L. [ewis] Oxley of Hitchcock, Okla., W. [illiam] E. [than] Oxley of Cleo Springs, Ohio, Ben [jamin] A. [rthur] Oxley of Bedford; and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Murr of Bedford.  Also, many nieces and nephews and loving friends.

 [Dorr, Permelia Ann Osborn]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    June 10, 1897    p. 3

Death of Mrs. Dorr

News was received this (Wednesday) morning of the death of Mrs. Leonard Dorr [Permelia Ann Osborn], at 4 o'clock a. m., at her home south of town.  Death was the result of a cancer from which Mrs. Dorr has been a great sufferer.

Funeral services will be conducted by Elder B. F. Rhoads at the residence at 1 o'clock today, and the remains will be interred at Forest Grove cemetery.

Mrs. Dorr was born in Warren County, Ill., March 2, 1837, and died June 9, 1897, aged 60 years, 3 months and 7 days.  She leaves a husband and three sons.  The family has the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

[DORR, PERMELIA ANN OSBORN]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, June 17, 1897
The funeral of Mrs. Leonard Dorr, which occurred from the home at 2 o'clock last Thursday, was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. The remains were interred in the Forest Grove cemetery.

[Dorr, Leonard]

Times-Republican

Thursday    October 20, 1927    p. 4

Leonard Dorr

Leonard [Johann Leonhard] Dorr, who was born in Erlau, Hessen, Germany, August 4, 1841, died Oct. 13, 1927 in Bedford, Ia.  When a young man of 17 years of age, Mr. Dorr came to Detroit, Mich., and shortly afterwards moved to Warren County, Illinois, where he lived for some eight or ten years, and married Permelia Ann Osborn.  From Warren County, Ill., they moved to Cedar County, Ia., where this family lived for eight years, and then moved to Taylor County and have lived in this county for over 51 years.  In June 1897, Mrs. Dorr was taken from the family fireside, across the silent river to the great beyond.  Mr. Dorr was a member of the Lutheran church.  He leaves to mourn his death 3 sons, W. [illiam] L.[eonard], John W. [arren], and C. [harles] A.[lexander] Dorr.  A son, George P.[erry] Dorr, died three years ago, and a daughter, Anna Dorr, died at the age of five years.  There are also many nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren, besides a sister [Anna Schmidt] living in Meriden, Iowa.

Funeral services were conducted from the home at two o'clock Sunday afternoon, by Rev. Fred Coley of the local Church of Christ.  Interment was made in the Forest Grove cemetery.

[Dorr, Nelle Mathers Thomas]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    September 25, 1958    p. 4

Mrs. Nelle Dorr Died Saturday

Mrs. Nelle Dorr, 79, a resident of Bedford all of her life, died at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda, Friday, September 19, after a long illness.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, of which she was a member, Monday afternoon, September 22, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Colvin Caughey.  Burial in Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Dorr is survived by one daughter, Ruth, Mrs. Bernie Mohler and her husband of Clarinda.  There are also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Mr. Dorr died several years ago.  She was a member of Golden Rule Rebekah lodge of Bedford.

[Dorr, Nelle Mathers Thomas]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    October 2, 1958    p. 4

Obituary

Mrs. Nelle Door

Nelle Mathers was born in Taylor County, Iowa, November 19, 1878, and died at the age of 79 years, 10 months.

She was married to Clay Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1917.  To this union one daughter was born.

On April 15, 1945, she was married to Will Dorr [William Leonard], who preceded her in death June 30, 1956.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bernie Mohler [Ruth] of Clarinda; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

She was a life-long member of the Baptist church.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home and burial was in Fairview cemetery.

[Thomas, Clay]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday    May 9, 1917    [p. 1]

Clay Thomas Dies At Home Monday

Bedford Business Man Succumbs After Long Illness

Has Been In Poor Health For Some Time---Found To Have Incurable Ailment After   Operation----Optimistic Over Recovery to The Last

Clay Thomas died at his home in west Bedford on Monday, May 7, 1917 after a sickness of over two months.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Wednesday, May 9^th, at 2 o'clock p. m., conducted by Rev. McMaster, former pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Hatcher.  Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Thomas had been in poor health for the past six months but had not been kept from business until about two months ago.  Physicians would not give him any information as to the ailment and after trips to Creston and St. Louis he was finally advised by local physicians to submit to an operation.  This he did at St. Joseph about six weeks ago with the result that he was sent back home as having an incurable case of cancerous condition of the liver.

When told that he would lose in the fight for his life, he laughed at the information and insisted that he would recover in spite of predictions to the contrary.  Always cheerful despite the severe pain, which was always present, he put up a fight for the regaining of his health, which portrayed the stamina and optimistic character of the man.

The obituary of the man will be published in a later issue.

[Thomas, Clay]

Bedford Free Press

Wednesday    May 16, 1917    [p. 1, 5]

Clay Thomas

Clay Thomas was born in Bedford, Iowa, May 30, 1875.  When a boy he united with the Baptist church.  February 22, 1898, he was married to Miss Nellie Mathers of Bedford.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge for about sixteen years.  In his boyhood he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed in Bedford for many years.  He was an honest member of the Baptist church and for years one of the ushers.

At the city election, April 1916, he was elected to the city council, in which capacity he served with ability and faithfulness.

Clay was one of the finest spirits I have ever known.  I was his pastor for three years, two years of which we were the closest neighbors and friends.  We were comrades in church work, in pleasures and in sorrow, and I always found my brother a comrade in the deepest sense.  I don't believe Clay would have passed as the best sort of churchman in all conventional church circles.  I sincerely hope that I would not.  I never asked him to do any Christian service, from acting on a publicity commission to leading a prayer meeting, that he did not respond and do his work well, but his best religious life was in his home, among his neighbors and in his business.

It is something to be a loving husband and father, a faithful, generous, sympathetic neighbor and any man who can cause his business to grow from a shop to a store has the element of greatness in him.  If this, being father, neighbor, workman, businessman, is not greatness, I do not know what is.

To him a living fact, is God and his son Jesus Christ; a bountiful love for the good and true, and abiding confidence in eternal life crowns all the other life.  He was my brother in faith and love.

His last weeks were weeks of fight against disease and heroic endurance of pain.  The pain was terrible, the fight hopeless,, but our brother had to fight, he was built that way.  Surrender came hard to him, but he was brave when he saw the inevitable and he met it bravely, hopefully.  He had much to leave:  his friends, business, church, home, wife and little girl.

This was his home but it is great that when our brother heard the call he could bravely, lovingly, hopefully, with a beautiful faith in his Lord and Savior, bid all that was so dear to him here goodbye and go out into the eternal world.  He is at home there now and in a little while we will be at home with him.   The ministry of friends, lodge and church in the weary weeks of his suffering and the last sore hours was beautiful, as beautiful as the floral offerings, and leaves the sweetest memories to the sorrowing.

God lives and so does love.  Life is infinite; death an incident.  In the beautiful home above love finds its own and will keep it forever.

                                                                                                Rev. D. McMasters

[THOMAS, CLAY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May 10, 1917
Clay Thomas Passes Away
End Comes Early Monday Morning. Funeral Held Yesterday from Baptist Church With Rev. McMaster Officiating.
After suffering intense pain for several weeks, Clay Thomas gave up his battle against the inevitable on Monday morning at 2 o'clock, quietly passing to the Great Beyond.
His illness and demise has cast a shroud of sadness over our community and many expressions of sorrow are being heard. While the opinion is unanimous that the end was a blessing to the victim, it seems impossible that Clay should be taken from our midst so quickly and his passing has left a void which seems impossible to fill.
The deceased apparently enjoyed good health until a few months ago and was active in business and municipal affairs, being a member of the city council at the time of his death.
A few months ago he commenced to fall away in weight but paid little attention to the malady. As time sped on, the drain on his system became more acute and he finally submitted to an examination at Ensworth hospital in St. Joseph. The attending surgeon pronounced his malady incurable and sent the patient home, giving him but a brief time in which to live.
For a time the deceased seemed to gain and when informed of the surgeon's sentence smiled, saying that the doctors had been fooled before and he would soon be back to the store. He realized, however, that he was fighting under difficulties and steeled himself to wage an almost indomitable fight. Never for a moment did he give up hope until the end was near and he at all times maintained a brave front, accepting the inevitable without a murmur.
The deceased was a man possessing a lovable character and quickly made friends. He was frank in conversation and business dealing which caused him to be admired and held in high esteem by all. His word could always be depended upon and utmost confidence was placed in him.
While his passing is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends, the deepest sorrow is experienced in the home where he has left a heart broken wife and daughter. Mrs. Thomas never for a moment relaxed her care and vigilance and made his last days as comfortable as possible.
  The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Baptist church, Rev. McMaster, a former pastor, officiating. The Odd Fellows and Firemen, of which organizations the deceased was a member, attended in a body. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery.

[THOMAS, CLAY]
Bedford Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, May17, 1917
CLAYTON TOWNSHIP – Several from this community attended the funeral of Clay Thomas last week. His parents several years ago were residents of this township.

[Dorr, Laura May Jones]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    June 22, 1944    p. 8

Mrs. W. L. Dorr, 71, Dies At Home Here

Mrs. W. [illiam] L. [eonard] Dorr, who had been in ill health for several months, died at her home in Bedford Sunday morning, June 18.

The funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. C.  Yadon of Blockton.  The body was put in the mausoleum in the Fairview cemetery.

Laura May Dorr, eldest child of Taylor D. and Catharine G. [illette Kessler] Jones, was born in Bedford, Iowa, October 2, 1872, being aged 71 years, 8 months and 10 days at the time of her death.

She, with her parents, moved to a farm in Ross Township, where she grew to womanhood.  She attended the Bedford schools and later taught school in Taylor County for several years.

On January 12, 1898 she was married to William L. [eonard] Dorr.  To them two children were born, Carrie C. and Walter Carl.

When a young woman she joined the Methodist church at Bedford and later joined the Berea Church of Christ, where she was a faithful member for many years.

She was a most true and helpful wife, a loving and thoughtful mother and a friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, W. [illiam] L. [eonard] Dorr, two children, Mrs. Brice Melvin of Bedford and Carl Dorr of Seymour, Iowa, two grandsons, Robert and James Dorr of Seymour.

Also by four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Bertha Hensley, and Don C.[harles] Jones of Bedford, Mrs. Agnes Perdue of Lincoln, Nebr., Mrs. Pearl Davidson of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Nelle Adrian of Portland, Ore., Clarence D. Jones of Bedford and J. Kessler Jones of Westfield, New Jersey.

[Dorr, Laura May Jones]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday   June 22, 1944    p. 2

Attend Dorr Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. George McMaster, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Spencer, Miss May Seegar, Mrs. Glenn Butts, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thummel, attended the funeral of Mrs. Will Dorr in Bedford Tuesday afternoon.

[Dorr, Alfred Murvale]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    May 10, 1973    p. 2

Murvale Dorr, 70, Rites Held May 3 In Bedford

Funeral services for Alfred Murvale Dorr, 70, longtime Taylor County resident, held May 3, at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings.  Mr. Dorr died April 30, 1973, in Rosary Hospital in Corning, Ia.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.

Alfred Murvale Dorr was born on October 30, 1902, to Charles A. [lexander] and Nellie Cobb Dorr, in Taylor County.  His whole life was spent in Taylor County except for the last three years, which have been spent in the Corning Rest Home.

He went to school in Taylor County.  He and his family were members of the Christian Church in Bedford and later he transferred his membership to Berea Church.  Because of an accident that happened when he was 14 years old, he was never well for the rest of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There is one surviving sister, Mrs. Alvin Klopp [Helen], of Corning; also two nieces, Mrs. William Palmer of Livonia, Michigan and Mrs. Robert Duncan of Kansas City, Mo.; one grand niece; four grand nephews and two great grand nephews.

Murvale was a kind and considerate son, brother, friend, and neighbor, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

[Dorr, William Leonard]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 5, 1956    [p. 1]

Wm. L. Dorr Succumbed June 30

William L. Dorr, long-time resident of Bedford and community, died Saturday, June 30 at the home of his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Brice Melvin, where he had been cared for the past several months.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fred H. Cowles.  The body was placed in the mausoleum in Fairview cemetery.

William Leonard Dorr, son of Leonard and Permelia Ann [Osborn] Dorr, was born in Cedar County, Iowa, June 19, 1869, and died at the age of 87 years, 11 days.

At the age of eight years, he moved with his parents to Taylor County, and had made his home here since.   When a young man, he united with the Berea Church of Christ and in 1951 with the First Baptist Church of Bedford.

On January 12, 1898, he was married to Miss Laura Jones and to them two children were born.   Mrs. Dorr died in June 1944.

On April 15, 1945 he was married to Mrs. Nelle Thomas of Bedford.

Mr. Dorr is survived by his wife; one son, Carl Dorr of Brighton, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Melvin of Bedford; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mohler of Clarinda; two grandsons, Robert and James Dorr of Brighton.  Also by one brother, C. [harles] A. [lexander] Dorr of Corning.

[Dorr, Charles Alexander]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    April 7, 1966    p. 4

Charlie Dorr, 90, Rites Thursday

Funeral services for Charlie Alexander Dorr, 90, of Bedford, will be held Thurs., April 7 at the Shum-Novinger mortuary on Madison Street.  Mr. Dorr died April 4, 1966 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.

[Dorr, Charles Alexander]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday   April 14, 1966    p. 2

Charlie Dorr, 90, Rites April 7

Funeral services for Charlie Alexander Dorr, 90, lifetime resident of Taylor County, held April 7 at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev. J. W. Taenzler.  Mr. Dorr died April 4, 1966 at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville.  Interment was at Fairview Cemetery.

Included in the service was the following obituary:

Charlie Alexander Dorr, youngest son of Leonard and Permelia Osborn Dorr, was born near Tipton in Cedar County, Iowa, January 26, 1876.

When six weeks old he moved with his parents to Taylor County and has resided here most of his life.

He was united in marriage to Nellie F. [rances] Cobb Sept. 25, 1901, and to this union two children were born.  They made their home on a farm near Bedford, moving to Bedford in 1957.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Murvale of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Klopp (Helen) of Corning, Ia.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Wm. Palmer of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Duncan of Kansas City, Mo.; five great grandchildren, Madelyn Duncan of Kansas City and William Jr., Kevin, Denny and Sean Palmer of Detroit.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, a sister Annie, and three brothers, George, William and John.

He was a member of the Christian Church.

 [Polton, Isaac Newton]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    July 26, 1934    p. 8

I. N. Polton, 91, Former Resident Dies

I. [saac] N. [ewton] Polton, 91, former resident of Bedford and Civil war veteran, died at his home in Akron, Colo., Thursday, July 19.

Military services were held in Akron, after which the body was brought to Bedford by his son, W. [illiam] A. Polton of Bedford, arriving here Saturday.  Short services were held at the grave, conducted by Leslie R. Cobb, and burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

He was born at West Point, Iowa, and moved to Taylor County when a small child, residing here until twenty-five years ago, when he moved to Colorado.  Mrs. Polton died in 1926.  A daughter, Mrs. D. [avid] W. [esley] Miller [Minnie] of Bedford, died in 1932.

Surviving relatives are one son and five daughters, W. [ilburn] A. Polton and Mrs. Ida Hamilton of Bedford; Mrs. Etta Spencer of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Anna White of Gem, Kans., Mrs. Stella Farrell of West Plains, Mo., and Miss Mayme Polton of Akron, Colo.  There are also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

[Polton, Isaac Newton]

Taylor County Herald

Thursday    July 26, 1934

I. N. Polton, 91, Is Buried Here

Isaac Newton Polton, 91, who passed away at his home in Akron, Colo., was buried in Fairview Saturday, July 21, after short services at the grave.  Military services had previously been held in Akron for the Civil war veteran.

The aged man is survived by one son, William [Wilburn] Polton of Bedford, and five daughters, Mayme Polton, Akron; Mrs. Guy Farrell, West Plains, Mo.; Mrs. John White, Gem, Kans.; Mrs. Elmer Spencer, Denver; and Mrs. Andrew Hamilton of Bedford.

Mrs. Polton had preceded her husband in death in April 1926.

[Polton, Sarah Ingram]

Bedford Free Press

Thursday    April 8, 1926    p. 3

Death of Mrs. Sarah Polton

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Polton, who passed away at her home in Akron, Colo., arrived here on the noon train Monday April 5^th.  The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Andy Hamilton [Ida] in South Bedford, where a brief funeral service was held, conducted by L. R. Cobb.  Interment was given in the Fairview cemetery.  Surviving her here are here daughter, Mrs. Andy Hamilton and son Will [Wilburn] Polton.