"W" Obituraries/Misc, Truro, Ohio Twp, Madison Co, Iowa --------------------------------------------------------------------- A complete listing of obituaries and explaination of origin are in the Index linked to the main page. ************************************************************************ Wainwright, Vincent, The last regular communication of Evening Star Masonic Lodge, which occurred on Friday, January 31, being the first regular meeting after Brother V. Wainwright's death, it was judged proper to adopt resolutions appropriate to the sad event, and a committee appointed reported as follows: Hall of Evening Star Lodge No. 43, A. F. and A. M. Feb 4, '90 (follows the standard memorial for a lodge member) --------------------------------------------------------- Walker, Eliza Chezum, Last Monday evening a week ago, Mrs. Eliza Walker, whose life has been, as it were, hanging in the balance for so long, quietly and peacefully sank to rest. Miss Eliza Chezum ws born in Harrison county, Ohio, on the 17th day of January 1820, and at the time of her death was in her 68th year. At an early day she moved with her parents to Park county, Indiana. When she grew to womanhood she was married to her now sadly bereaved husband, to whom she proved a true companion, and faithful wife. In 1844 she went with her husband to make her home in Edgar county Ill. They removed from there to Iowa in the fall of '47, and settled in Mahaska county. The family resided in Pella for 28 years and then located in Truro where she and her aged husband continued to reside until her death. To them were born three sons and three daughters, five of whom have crossed over the dark river of death, and will be the first to greet them as they step on the unknown shore. The one son still living is settled well in life at Lacrosse, Kansas. Mother Walker united with the M. E. church 56 years ago, and journeyed with that class of Christian people up to the present time. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Guyer of Indianola, after which the solemn procession proceeded to the cemetery at Ebenezer, where her remains were laid to rest until that great day when the grave shall give up its dead and the great reunion of friends shall occur which will last throughout eternity. (penciled note on clipping says 1888) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Walker, John, Died at his home in Truro, Iowa, Monday, February 21st, 189(3 or 8), of congestion of the lungs aged 75 years 3 months and 16 days. Deceased was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania. He removed with his father to Edgar county, Ill in 1837. He was married to Eliza Chezum in 1842, near Rockwell, Ind. In 1849 they removed to Iowa and settled near Pella; in '78 they removed to Madison county which has been his home since. He was the father of five children 3 girls and 2 boys, four of whom have preceded him to the spirit world. Samuel C. Walker survives him and was at his bedside at the time of his death. His first wife died in '87. He was again married to Sarah Ewing in '90, who died July 30, 1897. He was for many years connected with the church he gave testimony in his dying hour of his continued faith in God. He said to an inquiring brother, "I am ready to go." The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church, Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., by Rev. J. I. Farley, assisted by Rev. Lamb. A large number of his old neighbors and friends were in attendance and after the sermon followed the mortal remains to their last resting place, and paid him the last mark of respect and love. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Walker, Rebecca A. Morrison Smith, was born in Fayette county, Ky., Jan 1819, died May 5th, 1906, aged 87 years 4 months and 4 days. She was left an orphan at the age of 9 yeaars and moved with her sister to Morgan county. At the age of 10 years she was converted and joined the M. E. church at camp meeting conducted by Peter Cartwright, near Hebron, Ill. In the year 1841 she was united in marriage to John Smith. To this union was born seven childred, six boys and one girl. She moved with her husband to Madison county, Iowa, in 1854. She was left a widow in 1856 and thus with seven small and helpless children, left in an undeveloped country, with heroic courage and undaunted faith in God's promises she began the struggle of supporting her family and when the death angel was hovering o'er her couch it seemed to be a happy thought to her that she had never seen her children begging for bread. In 1858 she was united in marriage to W. W. Walker, who in 1864, in answer to his country's call enlisted and went to the front to defend the nation's honor. He never was permitted to return to his home land and family. His remains are sleeping in an unknown grave near Atlanta, Georgia. To this last union was born three children, two girls and one boy and they all survive her. When she was sure the call came for her to come home she called those who were present with her and clasping them by hand told them she was going but she knew without a doubt she was fully prepared and in a few hours death came and she went sweeping through the gates shouting the praises of her God. Thus after 77 years of christian living, what a glorious ending of a devoted mother. ----------------------------------------------------------- Walker - Chezrum, (golden wedding), Married at West Union, Park county, Indiana, April 13, 1848, Mr. S. M. Walker to Miss Caroline Chezrum. After their marriage they lived in West Union for three years. They then came west and settled in Mahaska county, Iowa, where they lived for three years. They removed to Madison county, April 7, 1856, where they have since resided. To this union were born ......... children, eight of whom are living - six girls and two boys .........children are all married and live in Madison county except a daughter, Mrs. Alonzo Hasty, who has resided in Lamar, Colorado, for the past nine years. Two daughters, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Barker live in Macksburg, Iowa, and the remaining five, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. Maggie Afflerbach, Mrs. M. S. Earl, Elza and Nat Walker are residents of Truro. Wednesday, April 13, 1898 was the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of old time friends. A sumptuous dinner was served and the day spent in pleasant conversation, speeches, etc. Rev. Farley delivered an address appropriate to the occasion and in a few well chosen words presented the lrge number of beautiful and useful presents. Among these was a gold lined silver tea set, silver knives and forks, gold thimble, watch cham, gold lined pickle dish, six dollars, slippers and numerous other articles. Those present from a distance were: Mrs. Alonzo Hasty and son, Fields, of Lamar, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woody and Marion Porter of Pella, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Matties; Mr. and Mrs. Vance Walker, Mrs. Chas. Rowe and P. J. Rowe and family of Winterset; Mr. Fred Beeler and wife and Mrs. Mease of Walnut township; also Mr. and Mrs. Farley of New Virginia. Rev. and Mrs. DeTar, of Spring Hill sent regrets. L. A. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Wasson, Sarah, was born in Preble county, Ohio, July 10th, 1815, thus being 76 years of age at her death, which occured December 5th, 1891. At the age of twenty-six she was married to Jehiel Wasson. Soon afterward they moved from Ohio to Huntington, Indiana, and after a residence of twelve years in that place they removed to Iowa. Having reside in Lee county a few years they removed to Winterset, which place has been their residence to the present time, having all the time resided on the present homestead. Sarah Wasson was the mother of four children, three sons and one daughter. She also leaves four grandchildren, all boys, two the sons of E. E. Wasson and two of David Getchell. Two of the sons, Levi L., the oldest of the children, and E. E., the youngest, are still living. David N. Wasson, the other son, gave his life for his country, having been killed at the battle of Altoona. Mary, the daughter , wife of David Getchell, died in April 1879. The deceased professed religion and united with the Christian church in childhood, and has since lived a consistent and devoted christian. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Way, Luther, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Way, departed this life Sabbath last at 4:30 p.m. Deceased was born in Warren county, Iowa, Oct. 29, 1868, being 22 years, 2 months and 19 days old at time of death. Ever since Luther was a babe a small dark spot was noticed on his right temple. A little more than a year ago, it having grown somewhat, his folks became alarmed and set about to determine what it was and have it treated. Home physicians were first consulted after which Dr. Leonard, of Winterset succeeded in removing the lump from his forehead, but others immediately commenced to develop elsewhere. A physician at Carlisle and one at Fredonia, Kansas also treated this case giving him but little promise. He then went to Kansas City where the most eminent physicians in the country employed their surgical skill in removing seven large cancerous lumps from him. This operation proved severe task upon him and five weeks ago he was brought home, emaciated, weak and almost helpless, never leaving the house until the sad day when loving hands carried his remains through the threshhold. Luther had been a member of the M. E. church since 12 years of aage. He was an obedient, dutiful son, pleasant and cheerful, and his friends were numbered by the score. During his illness he suffered untold physical agonies with remarkable fortitude, and he died a triumphant Christian. Though in the "flower of his manhood" cut off, yet his life was one worthy of emulation by those older than he, while his example appeals to his young associates with special emphasis. The funeral was a large one, held in the M. E. church on Monday and conducted by Rev. Patterson, whose text was "There shall be a resurrection" taken from Acts. Sympathy with the bereaved was general and heartfelt. Uncle Jacob Way, the respected father of the departed one is a noble Christian man, and the mother is a devoted Christian. And they have the consolation of knowing that their family is following them in the good way. Friends and bereaved present from a distance were: Edd. Gillet and wife of near Indianola, Oscar Way, a nephew living in Norwalk, J. W. Way and................... ------------------------------------------------------------------- Way, Rebecca Foster, At about half past two o'clock last Friday afternoon the sad news winged itself through the community that Mrs. Jacob Way was dead. She had not been well for about three months, but was at no time confined to her bed, nearly always going to the table for her meals, and at times doing a little light work about the house. But she was in the grasp of that dreaded and uncertain disease, heart trouble, which claims its victims at times when least expected. On Friday she seemed much better than usual. She had eaten quite a hearty dinner and had lain down to rest and strengthen herself by sleep. Mr. Way apprehending no danger, had gone up into town and Mrs. Gillett, her daughter, was out in the garden, leaving no one in the house but the hired girl, when Mrs. Way was attacked by one of her spells of the heart. The girl immediately went to her only to see that the struggle between life and death would last but an instant. She ran to the door and called Mrs. Gillett, but before she could reach the bedside of her mother the soul had departed and there remained nothing but a lifeless mass of clay. The last words spoken were "O, dear," as if enduring great pain, but if so, it was only of momentary duration, when all was over and she was at rest. Rebecca Foster was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, on the 30th day of November 1829. In 1853 she was married to Jacob Way, and in 1859 they moved to Warren county, Iowa, and located on a farm near Wick. They here spent twenty-six of the best years of their life and by close economy and hard work succeeded in accumulating enough of this world's goods to keep them in comfortable circumstances during the remainder of their stay here below. In 1885 they moved to St. Charles where they have since resided, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew them. To them were born eleven children, nine boys and two girls, all living but three boys, one of whom died about five years ago from a cancer. Only two of the children were at home at the time of her death, but the others were immediately telegraphed for and the next evening, B. R. Way, J. W. Way and W. M. Way of Winfield, Kansas and T. P. Way, a stepson of Ottawa, Kansas came to pay their last respects and take a last look at the mother who had toiled and cared for them in their youth. At the time of her death the candle of life had been burning 65 years 5 months and 24 days. The funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and were conducted by Rev. Ewan. Mrs. Way was a zealous Christian woman, having been a faithful member of the Methodist church for a great many years. But at last her labors on earth are ended and she has gone to her reward, where will be consummated the work so nobly begun while among her fellow men here below. -------------------------------------------------------------- White, John D., At 6:00 Wednesday March 9, 1898, John D. White passed quietly away. He was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio June 1, 1822. At an early age he removed to Indiana, then to Iowa. He came to Madison county in '57, where the remainder of his life was spent. His first marriage to Francis Garrison occured in June '50. She died in April '73, he was again married to Susan Kale Aug. 5, '80. He was the father of nine children 5 daughters and 4 boys, one son has preceded him unto the spirit world. Eight who are left to mourn with mother the loss of an affectionate and indulgent father and husband. Mr. White was a man of many Christian virtues, ready at all times to extend aid and sympathy to the needy, and he was the center of attraction around which all the home circle revolved. "Father's gone!" Few realize a father's true worth until it is too late; the many sacrifices made, the self denial practiced that his family may be made happier. But when the contest comes with the selfish world, we are compelled to at least divide even if not take smaller shares of life's sweets, where "father" took the fragments while the children enjoyed the lion's share and to him it was a work of love. These things come back to us, fresh and vivid, every time we stand beside the bier of somebody's 'father', and we would like to impress it strongly on the memory of the young to never neglect an opportunity to say a kind word or a loving deed for your father. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. I. Farley from the M. E. church on Thursday Mar. 10, '98 and were attended by many old-time neighbors and friends of the deceased. The last sad rites for the dead were performed, and the mortal remains of John D. White were laid to rest in the Hartman cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------- White, Mrs. Susan, (five generations) Mrs. Susan White of Truro, a remarkably spry woman in her eighty fourth year, is permitted to smile upon and caress a nice little great- granddaughter, born on last Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Robinson of Ohio township. The young mother's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Creger. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Creger, the great-grandmother, is a daughter of the above named Grandma White. Five consecutive generations all living at the same time, certainly a rare and remarkable occurence, even in "away ahead" Madison county. -------------------------------------------------------------- White, Susanne Porter Reed Kale, daughter of James and Eleanor Scott Porter, was born in Washington Co., Pa. May 19, 1818. She moved with her parents to Carroll Co., Ohio in 1831. She married William Reed, Oct. 22, 1839. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom died in infancy. They moved to Montezuma, Ia., in the spring of 1854 and that fall moved to Ohio Township, Madison Co., Ia. Mr. Reed died in 1855 and on Feb. 28, 1858 she married Reuben Kale. They had one daughter Orinda who died in 1897. Mr. Kale died April 29, 1879. Susanna married John White Aug. 5, 1880. He died March 9, 1898. She joined the Methodist church when quite young, and has lived a constant Christian life. She departed this life at the home of her daughter, Feb. 15, 1902, aged 83 years. She leaves daughter Rebecca Jane Creger and sons William Evans Reed, and John Cassidy Reed. -------------------------------------------------------- Whitehead, Etta Belle, daughter of George and Sarah Jane Whitehead, was born on the family homestead northwest of Murray on April 24, 1878, and departed this life on August 29, 1959, at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 5 days. She lived her entire life in and around Murray. She and her sister, Ida, kept house for their brother, James, after he lost his wife, caring for his four daughters. She worked in many homes around Murray, in many cases caring for new babies which she called her life's work. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James and William; four sisters, Minnie, Martha, Anna and Ida. She leaves to mourn her passing four brothers, Oliver and Charles of Lorimor, Robert of Creston, and Frank of Winnebago, Minn, a host of nephews, nieces and friends. She was a member of the Murray Methodist church and Esther Rebekah Lodge of Murray. She was a good person to know - a good friend and neighbor, giving her best to what ever task she undertook. She lived a good life and had a host of friends. Funeral services were held September 1, 1959, at the Methodist church, Murray, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Kinzler officiated. Interment was in the Murray cemetery with Watts-Soll Funeral Home in charge of the services. ----------------------------------------------------------- Williams, Fenwick C., died at Carlisle on last Friday after several months steady decline with consumption and was buried beside his mother in the cemetery here on Sunday afternoon. Deceased was about 22 years old, and resided here during the five years that his father, Rev. W. W. Williams, was pastor of the M. E. church. He was a student at Simpson College, Indianola, when his health began to fail and his funeral was conducted by President Brown of the college and Rev. Harris of Indianola at Carlisle. A large number of friends of the family from Carlisle............ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Williams, Mrs. Reverend, (a good part of this clipping is illegible but all genealogical material that can be read is included)............Ohio, May 25, 1843, and came to Iowa in 1854, and was converted and joined the M. E. church at the age of 15 years in the town of Red Rock, Marion Co., Iowa, under the pastorate of Rev. Lawback, and was a faithful zealous worker up to the time of her marriage which occured Nov. 19, 1866. In 1883 Rev. Williams took regular work and from that date to the present she filled the place of an itinerant's wife and was a help mate in the true sense of the word. She was a good kind and affectionate mother, and a loving and faithful wife. And in all relations of life her effort was to glorify God and advance his cause. During their itinerant life they served the following charges: Dallas three years, Pleasantville three years, and one and one-half years at St. Charles. In this work she always manifested a deep interest and left a lasting impression on the people where they served. After an illness of about four months she gently passed away - dying Jan. 18, 1891 .........Relatives and friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral were: T. B. Amos and wife, son-in-law and daughter, of Pleasantville, R. R. Stevenson, brother-in-law and sister of Pleasantville; R. Wright and wife, brother-in- law and sister, of Cordova, Mrs. J. V. Yowell, sister, of Prairie City, Miss Flava Williams, niece of Indianola. Also Mrs. Rev. Preston of Winterset, Mrs. T. J. West, Indianola, and Mrs. Hubbard, Norwalk. The casket was beautifully decorated with flowers and the pall bearers were H. R. Proudfoot, J. M. Killam, John Hartman, J.Y. McGinnis, John Muselman, and Mr. Garman, of Patterson. ------------------------------------------------------------ Williams, Sarah J., ( A memorial resolution by the Ladies Aid Society Jan. 21, 1891 for Sister Sarah J. Williams) No genealogical information ----------------------------------------------------------- Wilson, James, was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, March 20, 1836 died August 26, 1909, aged 73 years, 5 months and 6 days. In 1852 he moved with his parents to Henry county, Indiana, and in 1855 they moved to Mahaska county, Iowa. He was married to Mariah J. Shultz on August 6, 1857, and moved to Warren county in 1861. He is survived by his wife and eight children; one son, Enoch, dying on May...... 1874, at the age of 7. The childred living are W. W., of Seattle, Wash., G. E., of Red Oak; F. R. of ........Virginia; J. T. of Creston; Fan......R. Johnson, of Des Moines; Mary Shellhart and Cora B. Baker, of New Virginia, and James A. Wilson, of Lorimor. He also leaves one brother, N. E., of Red Oak. Deceased was converted and united with the Methodist church in 1865, but in 1869 with his wife united with the Christian church of which he was a member at the time of his death. In 1876 he started a country drug store near New Virginia and in the same year also began the practice of medicine. In 1880 he received a certificate as a registered pharmacist and in......moved to New Virginia where he purchased a drug store which he ran until his death............. ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. 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