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Note for: Joseph Rayne, 25 Nov 1836 - 16 Jul 1923
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Burial: Place: Meek/Oakland Cemetery, Des Moines Twp., Lee, Iowa
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Note for: William Charlton, 10 Aug 1845 - 16 Jun 1917
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Burial: Place: Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Lancaster, Nebraska
Individual Note: CENSUS: 1880 Centerville, Lancaster, Nebraska, p.366d.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Portrait & Biographical Album of Lancaster County, Nebraska, 1888, p. 214, FHL #978.2293 D3p. William Charlton. Among the farmers of Centerville the name of our subject is worthy of prominent mention, not simply on account of the size of his farm, but rather because of the high state of agricultural perfection to which he has attained and the products obtained. His property is situated on section 26 and 27, and includes 1,052 acres. Our subject is a native of Van Buren County, Iowa, and was there born on the 10th of August, 1845. He is the son of Thomas and Ann (Meek) Charlton. His father died about the year 1878, aged seventy-five years; his mother, who is still living, resides with our subject. Both his father and mother were natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Van Buren County, Iowa, about the year 1836, and were among the first pioneers of that part. The family of which our subject is a member numbered nine children, only four, however, are now living. These are: Elizabeth, the wife of C. W. Stevens, of Buffalo County, Neb.; Ella resides with our subject; Emma, now Mrs. James W. Wiley, also of Buffalo County, and our subject. Mr Charlton, Sr., died after a short illness in 1878, eminently respected by neighbors and citizen as a man and patriot. The subject of this sketch remained in the home of his parents until about eighteen years of age, and then went to California, where he made hais home for about eight years, working for the first five years on different farms . . . In 1873 he came to Lancaster County and took up his present farm and settled upon the same, continuing to make it his home ever since . . . in May, 1872, our subject was united in the bonds of marriage to Mary Lidolph, of this precinct. They became the parents of three children, whose names are her appended: William H., born Feb. 15, 1873; Byron, Sept 25, 1874, and Mary A., Aug 12, 1876. March 3, 1877, our subject had to face a trial which desolated his heart, life and home, and had to bid the last farewell to his wife, who in death left behind her an inexhaustible wealth of affection, and the realization among friends and neighbors that they had lost a friend of more than ordinary worth. . .
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Note for: Elizabeth M Charlton, Jun 1839 -
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Individual Note: CENSUS: 1880 Saltillo, Lancaster, Nebraska, p.352c.
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Note for: Charles S Johnson, 1865 - 26 Dec 1891
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Burial: Date: 27 Dec 1891
Place: Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa
Individual Note: BIRTH-DEATH: Van Buren County, Iowa Obituaries on line at USGenWeb - Van Buren County - maintained by Rich Lowe. Charles S. Jonson d. 1891; HORRIBLE AFFAIR. A Young Man in Attempting to Board a Freight Train is Drawn Under the Wheels and Horribly Mangled. Last Saturday morning a young man named Charley Johnson attempted to board the freight going west and was thrown under the train, four wheels of the caboose passing over his legs above the knees leaving them hanging by the flesh and skin. After the train had passed A. Steadman, who was on the opposite side of the track, on Washington street, crossed over and saw a man lying there and raised the alarm and in a few moments several others were there. The man was lying on his face and was insensible. He rallied and told the men his name was Charlie Johnson and to take him to Glasscock's. In a few moments three doctors were there but they could do nothing but place him in an easy position. Dr. Maxwell, of Keokuk was telegraphed for but the order was countermanded as the young man died at 11:30, living just three hours. Besides the mangled limbs he was badly bruised on the side, a gash cut in his head and face bruised. He was conscious to the last and kept asking pitifully, "where am I hurt, are my legs broke?" Rev. McMasters spoke to him in a spiritual way and he replied, "I can't think, I'm so sick." He was employed in Huikamp's factory at Keokuk and spent Christmas here with his aunt's family, the Glasscocks. He had been up late Friday night and being anxious to go to Bentonsport where his grandfather, Alex. Woods resides, he ran to the railroad to catch the train which was under full headway. He made several attemps to catch hold of cars but was unsuccessful when he caught the front end of the caboose, but missing his hold he was thrown under the cruel wheels. He was going to Bentonsport to get his trunk and a check awaited him from his father to take him to the state of Washington. Sunday afternoon his funeral occurred at the Baptish church which was packed to its utmost capacity. Rev. McMasters preached an eloquent sermon and the choir sang appropriate hymns. Undertaker Demple had charge of the arrangements. The following were pall bearers: Wm. Marshall, A. Page, French Eason, Del Stewart, Guy Johnson and Guy Sturdivant.
A large number occompanied the mourning relatives and the remains to the cemetery and had Charley been an old resident of the place no more respect could have been shown him. It should be a sad warning to all to be more careful about trains as this case is but one among many sad deaths that have occurred at this place, and it should also be a reminder "that in the midst of life we are in death."Charles S Johnson, was born near Mitchellville, Polk county, Iowa, and at the time of his death was in the 26th year. His father, three brothers and three sisters still survive him, all but one brother living in Washington. Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA.