Jackson-Clinton County IA Archives Obituaries.....Wyckoff, Charles October 16, 1918
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Jackson Sentinel, Oct. 24, 1918
Jackson Sentinel, Maquoketa, Iowa, October 24, 1918

COUNTY PIONEER DIES

Charles Wyckoff, died at the home of his son, Henry in Delmar, Iowa, October 
16, 1918, from old age and general debility, aged 80 years, 9 months and 5 
days. Deceased was born in Michigan and came west with his father, Col. R. B. 
Wyckoff, in 1838, and settled on a claim in Van Buren township., Jackson 
County, Territory of Iowa, which was the home of Charles the greater part of 
his life, and which he always claimed as his home. He was very active in the 
affairs of his township and county, as his father had been before him. 
Possessed of a high moral and Christian character, a warm, generous 
disposition and a willingness to do for others less endowed by nature for 
life’s struggles than himself. He was frequently called upon to share the 
burdens of his neighbors and services were always given freely and without 
stint. In all undertakings for the betterment of his community he was always 
found in the lead. He was one of the best posted men in the history and 
development of Jackson county and the state of Iowa, of any one within its 
borders. For the past several years he had been very active in the Maquoketa 
Valley Pioneers and Old Settlers’ Association, and had been unanimously chosen 
its president. His address on the “Evolution of Jackson County” during his 
lifetime was pronounced by Gov. Clarke to be the best he had ever heard. 
Charley, as he was familiarly called, was noted for his love for children with 
whom he was very popular. He affiliated with the Democratic Party and took a 
prominent part in its conventions. While he never secured any recognition in 
the way of office for himself, quite a number of politicians owed their 
position to the influence that he controlled. Mr. Wyckoff was happily married 
of the 18th of September, 1857, and his faithful wife lived to celebrate with 
him their Golden Wedding Anniversary, when more than 500 neighbors and friends 
came to their home to congratulate them on that event. Mrs. Wyckoff passed 
away on April 16, 1908, and since then Charles had been making his home with 
his son Henry.

Last Sunday the remains were taken to the old home cemetery in Van Buren 
township, and laid beside those of his faithful life partner, in the cherished 
spot he had done so much to make beautiful. Seven children survive as follows: 
Theodore, Henry, Samuel, Edwin and John Wyckoff; Mrs. John Gries and Mrs. 
David Smith. These and a large number of grandchildren and a host of friends 
will sadly miss the kindly face and hearty greetings of this grand old pioneer.


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