Ambrose Michael Krebsbach, 90, of Rose Creek, Minnesota, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Ambrose was born on January 6, 1925, to Math and Christine (Juenger) Krebsbach and grew up in Johnsburg, Minnesota. On Oct. 20, 1947, he married Helen Klapperich. They enjoyed 68 years of marriage and raised three children on their farm near Johnsburg. They moved to Rose Creek in 1986.

Ambrose loved spending time with his family and friends especially his kids, grandkids and great grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents Math and Christine Krebsbach; siblings: Marie Hommez, Genevieve Pavlik, Walter Krebsbach, Wilfred Krebsbach, Angela Slowinski, and Odelia Mayhew.

Ambrose is survived by his wife, Helen Krebsbach, Rose Creek, Minnesota; sons and daughters-in-law: Dave and Connie Krebsbach, Austin, Minnesota, and Joe and Colleen Krebsbach, Adams, Minnesota; daughter and son-in-law: Karen and Ron Walk, Rose Creek, Minnesota; six grandchildren: Trav (Kelli) Krebsbach, Krystal (Justin) Bissen, Candice (Kyle) Adams, Jeramiah Krebsbach, Mathew Walk and Brennan Walk; seven great-grandchildren (soon to be eight); sister-in-law: Rosemary Klapperich, Austin, Minnesota; nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Adams Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. where there will be a 4 p.m. prayer service and a Rosary to follow. Visitation will also be at the church on Friday morning for one hour before the service.

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W. L. Barnum, one of the old settlers of Lyle township died Saturday night after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held at the A. B. Wilder residence Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Woodbury.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 Nov. 1906, page 7, column 2, under the heading "LYLE."

NOTE: Fullname: William Leslie Barnum

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FOLSOM.

At the home of his son Carl in Lyle township, Wednesday, September 28, 1904, at the advanced age of 87 years, Abraham Folsom. He had been troubled with kidney trouble for several months.

He was born in Eric County, N. Y., August 23, 1817. A portion of his life was spent in Hamlin, Ohio. He was married March 26, 1854, to Miss Almeda Richards in Columbus, Wis. They moved to Rose Creek in this county in 1876.

He leaves a widow and three children, Mrs. E. J. Austin of Newton, Iowa, and Dennis C. and Carlos F. Folsom of Lyle township. The golden wedding anniversary occurred last March. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were held at the home of his son Carlos Friday afternoon, a large company of friends being present. Interment at Woodbury. Deceased retained his physical energies well to the last. He was quiet and unassuming, an upright man and citizen who believed practically in the principles of the Golden Rule.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 5 Oct. 1904, page 3, column 3, under THE heading "DIED".

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Our vicinity has been called to mourn the loss of a beloved wife, mother and neighbor, Mrs. Barnum who was buried in the Beach cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the mourning husband and daughter.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 6 Sept. 1893, page 8, column 1, under the heading "WOODBURY"

NOTE: Full name: Francis Jane Barnum

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The remains of Wm. Pace were laid to rest in the cemetery Friday of this week. Funeral services conducted by a lady from Minneapolis, a spiritualist sermon.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 Nov. 1901, page 2, column 2, under the heading "WOODBURY".

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William M. Pace

Enlistment (Union):
- 38 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Oct 18 1861 as Private

Mustering information:
- Enlisted into K Company, 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 18 1861
- Discharged from 4th Infantry (Minnesota) on Dec 22 1864

Sources for the above information:
Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)

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Enlisted in Company K, Fourth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry in November 1861 and served 3 years with the Army of the Potomac.

Note:

From the bible of Nella Althea Tubbs Ross: "My Grandfather, William Pace, fought in the Civil War in the first Minnesota volunteers as an enlisted man for the duration of the war."

NOTE: Full name: William Milton Pace

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William M. Pace 1822-1901

PACE.

At the old homestead in Lyle township, of heart and kidney trouble, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 13, 1901, William M. Pace, aged 79 years.

He was born in Luzerne county, Penn., Aug. 31, 1822, but was reared in Perry county, Ohio, and was married there to Miss Esther Ann Martin. They came to Lyle township in 1856, pre-empting on section 22, and this has since remained the home.

October 18, 1861, Mr. Pace enlisted in Co. K, Fourth Minn. Vol. Infantry, Capt Robert P. Mooers, and served his country faithfully for over three years. He was in thirteen battles, including the siege of Corinth, battle of Iuka, siege of Vicksburg, and battle of Chattanooga. He was in hospital at the time Sherman set out on his famous march to the sea and so did not go with the regiment on that march. He was mustered out Dec. 22, 1864, and returned home to take up the responsibilities of private life once more.

Mrs. Pace died in 1869, and about twenty years ago Mr. Pace was married to Mrs. Electa Graham, who died about five years ago. Since last summer his health has been very poor.

Funeral services were held at Minnereka schoolhouse Friday afternoon, a Spiritualist medium from St. Paul officiating. Interment at Woodbury.

Five children survive: Charles M. Pace and Newton E. Pace of Lyle township and three daughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols and Mrs. Almira O. Skinner of Merriman, Neb., and Mrs. Evaline M. Tubbs of Cleelum, Wash. The last named with the two sons was at the father's dying bed.

Thus another old settler and pioneer has been laid to rest from his earthly toil, and another worthy veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic sleeps on the eternal camping ground.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 Nov. 1901, page 3, column 4, under heading "Died."

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Born in Lyle Township
Mower county, in 1861

MARY BEACH SESSIONS.

Mrs. Mary B. Sessions died Friday night at 9 o’clock, at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Beach, after an illness of nearly two years.

The deceased was born in Lyle township on March 1st, 1861, making her thirty-eight years and [?]teen days old at the time of her death.

The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.A. Cone, and the remains will be laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery.

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SESSIONS.

At the residence of her father in this city, after an illness of over a year, Mrs. Mary Beach Sessions, aged 38 years. She died Friday evening of liver trouble. She was born near Lyle, March 1, 1861, and was reared there. She was married at the old Woodbury farm September 3, 1890, to Frank J. Sessions, who survives her.

Since their marriage they have lived in this city, living with her father, John Beach, since Mrs. Beach died in November, 1896. She had been in poor health for two or three years. She was educated in Austin and was a fine musician, completing a musical course at Omaha. She was a member of the Methodist church for twenty years. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. F. A. Cone, were held at the residence Sunday afternoon.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 15 March 1899, page 3, column 3, under the heading "Died".

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OBITUARY

Mrs. Andrew Stiley

The best lives are not always measured by length of years, but rather by the service rendered in the home and out in the broader fellowship of Mankind.

Such is especially true of the subject of this sketch, whose years were just a little less than two score and six; but they were years filled with service to loved ones and neighbors.

Gertrude Richards, daughter of R. R. and Mary Richards, was born in Martinsburg, N. Y., November 16, 1876. When she was but a child the family emigrated to Iowa, settling on the old stock farm near Otranto. In 1900 they moved across the line into Mower county, Minnesota. Here she was married, October 21, 1908, to Andrew Stiley. After their marriage they made their home in Carpenter, Iowa. Here, ten years ago, a little son, Richard A., was born to them.

In May 1917, they moved to Hinsdale, Montana, which has since been their home. In this new home another little baby boy was born unto them; but he only tarried for a little, then answered the call of the Good Shepherd, who said "Suffer the little ones to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven."

For about three months Mrs. Stiley has been in failing health; the last five weeks of which have been spent with relatives in the vicinity of her girlhood home.

She passed from the scenes and loves of this life into the Great Beyond October 1, 1922.

In addition to the husband and son, Richard, who mourn a true wife and devoted mother, there also remain two brothers, Robert, on the homestead in Mower county, Minnesota, and E. B., across the line in Worth county, Iowa; also four sisters, Mesdames Susie Schuyler, Osage, Iowa; Maggie Brown, Austin, Minn.; Belle Wuest, Malta, Montana, and Elle Gibson, Duluth, Minnesota.

Many other relatives and a host of friends "rise up to call her blessed."

The funeral services were largely attended, conducted from the old home above mentioned, Wednesday, October 4, at 2 p. m. Rev. William Galbraith, who was Mr. and Mrs. Stiley's pastor at Carpenter, Iowa, where they were members of the M. E. church before they moved to Montana, brought the Scripture message from Job. 17:11, "My days are past, my purposes are broken off."

Members of the Dahl family of Lyle, Minnesota, rendered beautiful the messages in song.

The body was laid to rest in the beautiful Woodbury cemetery. The wonderful collection of floral offerings was but a slight token of the esteem in which Mrs. Stiley was held, in a large circle of friends.

Source: The Glasgow Courier, Glasgow, Montana, 13 Oct. 1922, page 3, column 2.

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Frank, 15-year-old son of Capt. Stanley, formerly of the Tenth regiment, United States army, and stationed at Fort Wadsworth, now Sisseton, died of paralysis the 24th ult., at Lyle, Minnesota.

Source: The Canton Advocate, Canton, South Dakota, 14 Aug. 1884, page 2, column 4.

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News was received here Wednesday of the sudden death of Chas. Funda at Albert Lea which occurred that morning. He lived west of this village just over the freeborn county line. He had worked for Geo. Howard all summer and had recently been visiting among relatives. He visited Tuesday evening with his cousin Hank Mozier and the next morning was found in an Albert Lea hotel in violent convulsions from which he did not recover.

The remains were brought home for interment in Woodbury cemetery. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were held in Woodbury Saturday morning, a large number of sympathizing friends being present. Deceased was born in London township July 18, 1876. He was of a quiet disposition and was thought a great deal of in the surrounding community. The mother, two brothers and a sister survive.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 27 Dec. 1899, page 7, column 3, under the heading "LYLE".

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Mrs. George DeVore Funeral Held In Albert Lea

Funeral services for a former Lyle resident, Mrs. George (Ada) DeVore, 63, of Albert Lea, Minnesota, who died at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, were held December 14 at First Presbyterian church in Albert Lea, with the Rev. R. G. Allen officiating. Interment was in Woodbury cemetery west of Lyle.

Ada Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Howard, was born in Lyle township November 3, 1909.

She attended Woodbury and Otranto grade schools and graduated from Lyle high school and from Minneapolis Business Collage and later was employed in Minneapolis and California and also served in the Waves in World War II.

April 17, 1949, she was married to George DeVore at Austin where she was a member of the Austin Spam Post American Legion.

She is survived by her husband, George; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Nybo of Austin and Mrs. Ruth Ellingson of Fairmont, Minn.; three brothers, Carroll Howard, Lyle; Charles Howard of Redwood Falls; Robert Howard of Flushing, N. Y.; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Loy Howard of Lyle.

Attending the services where Mr. and Mrs. David Howard of Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Howard, Mrs. Catherine Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mortenson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lenz and Mrs. Emma Kvale of Lyle; Robert Howard and Mrs. Ruth Ellington.

Source: The St. Ansgar Enterprise, 21 Dec. 1972, page 6, columns 3-5

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ALEXANDER D. REYNOLDS

Alexander Duncan Reynolds, aged 62 years, familiarly known as "Dan" Reynolds, died at his home in Lyle township Sunday evening, February 2, 1913, of pneumonia, after an illness of a week. He has been in poor health for the past year.

He was born in Argyle, N. Y. in 1851 and grew up there. He came to Austin in 1877 and a year or two later bought the Lyle farm and brought his mother out here to live with him. He was married to Miss Jeannette Baine of Argyle in February, 1900, and they continued to live on the hold farm in Lyle.

The widow survives. Deceased was one of eight children and he leaves surviving two sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Maria Watkins, Mrs. Ada Drummond, Perry L. Reynolds of Austin, and Andrew Reynolds of Argyle. Funeral services will be held at the home in Lyle this afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. C. D. Belden officiating. Interment in Cedar City cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 5 Feb. 1913, page 2, column 2, under the heading "DEATHS".

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DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER.

Samuel Harris, an old resident of Lyle township, died at the residence of his son A. W. Harris, at Sibley, Iowa, March 1, 1888, at 9:05 pm., aged 80 years, nine months and 18 days.

Mr. Harris was born near Hamilton, Canada, May 12, 1808, had lived on the old homestead in Lyle for twenty years and until about one year ago when he went to Sibley to reside with his son.

Previous to his death he had a bad cold which appeared to settle on his lungs, causing him to cough freely at night. The last day and night he had no pain. He had his right mind until noon before he died, and was ready and anxious to go. After that he did not talk and seemed to sleep himself away. He had been a member of the M. E. church about 50 years and was looked up to and respected by friends and neighbors as an upright conscientious Christian.

His remains were brought to the residence of John Bryan, the neighbor nearest the old homestead, by his son Jon Harris, where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. H. Dewart, Sunday, March 4. He was buried by the side of his wife and two sons in the cemetery at Cedar City.

He leaves four sons, A. W. and John E. Harris at Sibley, Iowa, George F. Harris at Hartland, Minn., and Charles Harris at Ruthven, Iowa.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 March 1888, page 4, column 1

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An Old Settler Gone.

Mr. John Watkins, Sen., one of the oldest settlers in Mower county, died Sunday morning. Mr. Watkins was 83 years of age and was born in Wales.

On his arrival in this country, Mr. Watkins first settled in Wisconsin. From there he came to Minnesota in 1856, since which time he has been a resident of our county. The funeral is held from the Cedar City school house this morning, Rev. Stanley officiating. We will give full particulars of his death next week.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 21 Dec. 1887, page 1, column 4]

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John W. Watkins 1805-1887

Early History of Mr. Watkins

John W. Watkins, Sr., son of Evan and Ann Watkins, one of the oldest settlers of Mower county, was born in Radnorshire, Wales, March 29, 1805. On the 26th anniversary of his birthday, he was married to Miss Mary Twiner, it being the 21st anniversary of her birthday. In deference to the wishes of his father, they remained in Wales until after his death, and set sail from Liverpool with their seven children, July 18, 1845, for New York City, where they arrived after the usual voyage of five weeks. They went as far west as Burlington, in the territory of Wisconsin. Here they endured all the vicisitudes incidental to frontier life. Two children were born there, one of whom died in early infancy.

In 1856, Mr. Watkins and family emigrated to Mower county, Minnesota, settling upon the homestead in Austin township, June 21. In June 1862, Mr. Watkins made a public profession of religion and was baptized by Rev. H. I. Parker, in to the fellowship of the Baptist church in Austin, of which church he remained a member to the time of his death. Mrs. Watkins died May 1, 1865. Since that time Mr. Watkins has made his home with his children, principally with his son David upon the old place.

He died peacefully Sunday noon, Dec. 18, leaving behind to his children and friends, the priceless legacy of a good name and noble christian example. His funeral services were held at the Cedar City school house, Wednesday, Dec. 21, Rev. W. E. Stanley, of Austin, preaching the sermon and Rev. A. Trowbridge giving a memorial address.

Father Watkins, as everybody loved to call him, left eight living children, Mrs. Mary C. Stock, Mrs. Ann Sosley, John Watkins, David Watkins, Evan Watkins, Abram Watkins, Whitteker Watkins and Mrs. Emeline Wadsworth; also 25 grand children and 3 great grand children. Nearly all of them were present at the funeral.

"The memory of the just is blessed"

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 28 Dec. 1887, page 1, column 4

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VANWINKLE.

Mrs. Nancy VanWinkle, whose death at her home in Mankato we chronicled last week, was born in Charleston, Ill., Aug. 25, 1834, and was married there to James VanWinkle. He came to Minnesota to visit his brother Harrison, who came just south of Austin in 1856. In 1862 he brought his family to this vicinity, living hear Austin for two years and then settling in London township adjoining the Lyle line. There he died Feb. 4, 1876.

About thirteen years ago, the widow moved to Mankato and has since had her home there. She died of congestion of the lungs after a brief illness. She united with the Baptist church in this city in April, 1865, and was a most devoted and consistent Christian woman, and was esteemed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Mankato Thursday afternoon and the remains were brought here Friday to be laid beside her husband in Cedar City cemetery.

Six children survive: Arick A. of Chicago, James of Mankato, Mrs. Lizzie Wilson of Mankato, Charles of Alden, Mrs. Mary Robinson of London and Herbert of Blue Earth City.

NOTE: Fullname: Nancy (Sutherland) Van Winkle

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 28 March 1900, page 2, column 1, under the heading "Died."

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AULTFATHER.

At his home in Austin township, Sunday forenoon, November 19, 1899, of paralysis, David Aultfather, aged 78 years. He was usually well Saturday evening but the stroke came about 4 o'clock Sunday morning.

He was born in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, March 4, 1821. His parents were early settlers in that locality. His father served in the war of 1812 under Maj. Crogan. After David grew up, he ran a sawmill for several years on McMeyon's creek nearby and also farmed. In 1850 he left Ohio and after traveling in the west for a year settled in Minard county, Ill., where he lived five years.

In 1856, he came to Mower county, reaching here June 2. He settled on the bank of the Cedar on section 33, Austin, and lived there until he died. At that time there were but few settlers in that vicinity including A. S. Lott, C. H. Huntington, M. Rolph and a few others. July 8, 1857, he was married in Austin to Miss Pamelia N. Foster, Rev. S. Cook officiating.

He followed farming closely and made it profitable and before his death had deeded a quarter section of land to each of his nine children. He kept his health well until a few years ago when he had a stroke of paralysis and he retired from active management of his farms.

He was a man of great firmness in his opinions and decisions and thus had a strong influence on those about him. He was upright and was respected in a large circle of acquaintances.

He leaves a widow and nine children, Mrs. Vilena L. Vest, Charles F., Wm. J., David C., George F., Andrew J., James H., Mrs. Laura C. Duerst, and Miss Clara E. Aultfather.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden, were conducted at the residence Monday afternoon, a very large concourse of old friends and neighbors being present. Interment at Cedar City. Deceased will be greatly missed in the loving family circle and among the old pioneers of Austin. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 22 Nov. 1899, page 3, column 3, under the heading "Died."

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David Aultfather was born at St. Clairsville, Belmont county, Ohio, March 4, 1821. In 1856 he came to Mower county and settled on the bank of the Cedar, on section 33, Austin, where he spent the remainder of his life. On July 8, 1857, he was married to Miss Pamelia N. Foster, at Austin, Rev. S. Cook officiating.

A few years ago he had a stroke of paralysis which compelled him to retire from the active management of his farms.

At about 4 o'clock in the morning of Sunday, Nov. 19, a second severe shock of paralysis caused his death, at the age of 78 years. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden. Interment was at Cedar City.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 29 Nov. 1899, page 3, column 4, under the heading "Died."

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--The infant child of Herb Ellis, of Cedar City, died Wednesday morning and was buried Thursday.

NOTE: Full name is Chester Ellis

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 15 April 1896, page 7, column 3]

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Mrs. Nancy Reynolds died Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Drummond, aged 84 years. She was the mother of Mrs. J. Watkins, Mrs. Drummond and Perry and Dan Reynolds. Funeral services Wednesday noon.

NOTE: Fullname is Nancy (McDougall) Reynolds

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 March 1895, page 7, column 1, under the heading "CEDAR CITY"

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AMES.

In Lyle township, June 7, 1893, of heart trouble, Mrs. Mary, wife of E. D. Ames, aged 57 years.

The deceased was one of the early settlers of Mower county, coming with her husband from Iowa in 1856. She was born in Wayne county, Ohio, and was the daughter of Samuel and Christina Loomis. She was married in 1852. Funeral services were held at the Ames school house Friday afternoon and a very large concourse of friends gathered for the sad occasion. Mrs. Ames, during her long residence in Lyle, made a large number of friends who mourn her death. She leaves three children, Mrs. John T. Summers, of Sioux Falls; Wilber D. Ames, of Lyle, and Kit, living in Illinois.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 14 June 1893, page 4, column 3, under the heading "Died".

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--Mrs. Diana L. wife of Stewart H. Trowbridge of Lyle township died at her daughter's home at Superior Wis. last Friday. Her remains were brought to Cedar City for burial. Funeral services were held on Sunday in the Cedar City school house by Rev. L. H. Shumate.

Mrs. Trowbridge was born at Potsdam, Vt. June 9, 1816. Her maiden name was Lockwood. Her folks came to Burlington, Wis. in 1837. She was married in 1842. She came with her family to Lyle in 1863, where they have since resided. Of seven children, four survive. Miles M., Henry C. and Milton M. Trowbridge and Mrs. N. T. Bowers. Her entire life was a high example of Christian piety and love.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 28 Jan. 1891, page 1, column 5

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--Mrs. Delia, wife of Robert J. Cochran, died at Monticello Friday. The remains were brought here for burial. She was a sister of L. D. Carter and lived for many years at Cedar City. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. Cressey, at the M. E. church yesterday.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 5 April 1899, page 3, column 2

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William Baker was born in England in 1821. He came to this country when he was eighteen, spent some years in Illinois, moved to Mower county, Minn., nearly thirty years ago and has been here ever since.

He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs., W. Miller, July 16, 1898. He was married three times and leaves behind him to mourn his loss three children; two have died. He was a member of the Christian church and died in great peace. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. Cooke of Brownsdale and he was laid to rest beside his daughter, Mrs. Dave Kittridge in Cedar City cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 July 1898, page 7, column 2

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--Mr. Joseph Epler, one of the first settlers in the town of Lyle, near Cedar City, departed this life Feb. 7, 1881, through effects of a cancer under the right jaw. Notwithstanding the tremendous state of the roads, a large concourse of people gathered at the residence and followed to the Cedar City school-house, to listen to the impressive funeral discourse, which was delivered by Rev A. Cressey of the city of Austin.

Mr. Epler was born August 24, 1811, at Cape May, N. J. He moved to Illinois in 1850, thence to Minnesota, November, 1857, and lived near where he died from that time up to the time of his departure. Mr. Epler was a good man, and "full of faith and of the Holy Ghost," and respected by all his neighbors. In fact it is said "he did not have an enemy." So a good man has fallen, a good husband, father, neighbor and citizen. "Write, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 16 Feb. 1881, page 3, column 3

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--DIED.-- Amy L. Niles departed this life, Wednesday, March 16th, 1881 at 2 A.M., aged 13 years, 4 months, 18 days.

The funeral took place on Thursday, at 11 1/2 A.M., at the residence of Mrs. Didamia Niles, who is the widow of the late John B. Niles of Lyle. Prayer was offered at the house, from thence proceeded to Cedar City school house where a suitable sermon was preached by Rev. A. Cressey of Austin. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends, and the body buried beside her father and two others of the family in the Cemetery of Cedar City.

Amy was a smart, intelligent child up to her father's death, which affected her so that it resulted in spasms which grew worse for 6 or 7 years, and finally caused her death. During the best moments of her short life, she wished her mother to teach her to pray, and on Sunday previous to her death, she said she wanted to "die and go to heaven."

Thus the Lord continues to call these little lambs to himself. Mrs. Niles wishes to give thanks to the friends who kindly assisted her in her daughter's sickness, death and burial.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 23 March 1881, page 3, column 3

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--The funeral of Mrs. Kittridge, wife of D. P. Kittridge, was held at Cedar City school-house, Saturday, January 29th. Although the day was very stormy, yet there was a large number of people gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed, and to sympathize with the bereft husband and motherless children, who mourn the loss of a good, faithful wife and mother. The sermon was preached by Rev. Alfred Cressey, of Austin, and several of the Methodist choir, by request, went down to assist in the singing.

Mrs. Kittridge had the measles about two years ago, and was very sick, a cough settling upon her lungs and never leaving her. Mr. Kittridge, it will be remembered, was in partnership with Mr. Lambert about two eyars, and last spring, his wife, who was then in failing health, wanted to go back to her home in the country, so in June the partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Kittridge, with his little family, moved back to the farm, which is about a mile south of Cedar City. She was confined to the house but a short time. She leaves five children, the eldest eleven years, the youngest but three. Mr. Kittridge and his motherless babes have the sympathy of many friends in this sad bereavement, and may the Father of the afflicted be his comforter and support.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 2 Feb. 1881, page 3, column 3

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From cemetery listing for Cedar City Cemetery, on MNGenWeb/Mower:
Kittridge, Mary Ann 4 JAN 1852 - 27 FEB 1881
Kittridge, David P. 31 JUL 1835 - 28 AUG 1885

See Findagrave memorial for "Mary Ann Kittredge," for photo of her tombstone.

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GEORGE A. HUGHSON.

George A. Hughson died early Saturday morning, May 23, 1908, at his home on Garfield street of tumor and dropsy, aged 48 years.

He was the son of C. R. Hughson, who settled in Lyle township in 1856. George was born in Lyle March 8, 1860, and was reared there. He was a bridge builder by trade and worked for Mower county for many years. He has lived in Austin for the past 17 years. He was a member of the M. E. church.

He was married to Mrs. Freelove Musser of this city, February 25, 1908. He fell from a bridge last summer while at work and did not fully recover from the shock. He leaves a wife and one brother, John L. Hughson of Lyle. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. G. W. Lutz, were held at the residence Monday afternoon. Interment at Cedar City cemetery.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 27 May 1908, page 2, column 2, under the heading "DEATHS"

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ROY E. BOWERS

Roy E. Bowers, aged 29 years, died July 13, 1910, at his home in Aberdeen, South Dakota, of diabetes, after an illness of over two years. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bowers. He was born in Austin February 20, 1881, and graduated from our high school, class of 1899.

He was married June 26, 1902, to Miss Eva James. They kept house here for several years and in 1905 they moved to Aberdeen. He has been in the employ of the C., M. & St. P. railway company for the past ten years and was an engineer. He leaves his widow and one child, Mahlon James, aged two and a half years. Mr. Bowers was a young man of excellent character and was very popular in railroad and other circles. He will be greatly missed in his home and circle of friends. The body was brought to Austin and funeral services were held at the M. E. church Saturday afternoon. Interment at Cedar City.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 20 July 1910, page 3, column 6, under the heading "DEATHS"

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Mrs. John Chandler, of Cedar City, died on the 25th ult. At the same time her infant child, one day old, also died.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 8 Feb. 1872, page 3, column 2

NOTE: Full name: Sarah (Vancil) Chandler

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WYNN.

At St. Olaf hospital, Friday morning, May 2, 1902, of bowel trouble, William Wynn of Lyle township, aged about 75 years. He was born in Montreal, Canada and came to New York before the war. He served with Col. Lewis during the ware of the rebellion and in 1865 came west with him, settling in Lyle township. He was married to Miss Sarah Pace of Lyle, January 1, 1870, and they have since resided on their farm in section 6, Lyle.

He has always enjoyed excellent health until during the past winter. He leaves a widow and five children, three sons and two daughters. He was a good neighbor and citizen and had a large circle of friends. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were held at the residence Sunday forenoon, and over forty carriages joined the funeral procession which followed the remains to the Cedar City cemetery for interment.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 7 May 1902, page 2, column 1, under the heading "Died."

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GRIFFIN.

At her home in Cedar City, early Monday morning, March 30, 1896, Mrs. Harriet A., wife of Lucius B. Griffin, aged 54 years.

Harriet A. Ellis was born in Cook county, Illinois, April 21, 1842. She was married to Lucius B. Griffin at Blue Earth City, Minn. They lived there until August, 1862, when they removed to Austin township. The deceased was the mother of ten children, seven of them living. These are Mrs. Lydia Hull, living in Oregon, Ezra L. Griffin, of this city, Mrs. Estella Padelford, of Austin township, and Lafayette, Willie, Angie and Lillie, living at home. Funeral services at Cedar City school house at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. D. Belden. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband and children.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 1 April 1896, page 3, column 3, under the heading "Died".

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CARTER.

At the home of his son in Lyle township late Thursday night, March 12, 1896, John. A. Carter, aged nearly 83 years.

He was born in Vermont, April 13, 1813. He came to Burlington, Racine county, Wisconsin, and lived there, coming in September, 1859 to Mower county. He bought a farm on Orchard Creek below Cedar City. In 1879 he and his wife moved to Lyons county to take up a claim. They came back in 1881 and have since resided in this county. His wife died in November, 1889.

The deceased was always a hard working man and until he was taken sick 3 or 4 years ago was strong and rugged. Lately old age had weakened him and at the last he suffered from la grippe and kidney trouble.

He was a member of the M. E. church for nearly 60 years. He leaves a family of eleven children: Daniel L. of Lyle, with home he made his home of late years, George A. of Sioux City, Iowa, Rev. Thomas E. of Rolfe, Iowa, Luman D. jailer for Mower county, Alfred E. of St. Paul and John A. living in Lyle township. The daughters are Mrs. A. Galloway and Mrs. John Hoy of Austin, Mrs. R. J. Cochran of Monticello, Minn., Mrs. Abe Watkins of Cedar City and Mrs. David Jones of Texas. Eight of the children were present at the funeral. Funeral services very largely attended were held at Cedar City Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. S. C. Briggs of Austin and Rev. Moore of Lyle. The deceased was one of the earliest settlers in this vicinity. Few of them now remain. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.

Source: The Mower County Transcript, 18 March 1896, page 5, column 4, under the heading "Died."

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