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BiographiesSamuel Allison Sr. ALLISON, Samuel Sr., Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Delhi, Delaware Co., Iowa; Born in Orange Co., N. Y. July 19, 1826; moved to Ohio in 1840; married Miss Rachel Bell in 1854, who was born in Licking Co., Ohio, December 1833. They have six children living---Cora A., William R., John L., Ella, Alice and Samuel E. Came to this county in 1852; returned to Ohio the following year and returned with his wife in 1854. Owns 680 acres. [The History of Delaware County, Iowa, published by Western Historical Co., Chicago, 1878, Page 595-596, Delhi Township] Samuel Allison Jr. ALLISON, Samuel Jr., Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Delhi, Delaware Co., Iowa; Born in Orange Co., N. Y. March 19, 1828; moved to Ohio in 1841; married Miss Emeline J. Harris March 2, 1852; who was born in Licking Co., Ohio, October 24, 1831. Mr. Allison came to this county in 1850; entered his land and made some improvements; returned to Ohio, got married and came back in 1852. They have eight children living---Oscar H, Anna L., Mary E., Minnie M., Laura E., Frank E., Eugene and Ida L. Mr Allison was elected Assessor in 1876, a position he now fills; has taught school nearly every Winter since he resided in this county. Owns two sections of land, and is an old and influential citizen of Delaware County. Added information: Samuel ALLISON, Sr. and Samuel ALLISON, Jr. were first cousins. They were grandchildren of Isaac Allison, Jr. ((1762-1823) of Orange Co., NY who fought in the Revolutionary War. The two Samuel ALLISONs had been brought up together in Orange Co., NY and in Licking Co., Ohio. As young men, they moved to Delaware County, Iowa together. Because their names were identical, they affixed the terms Sr. and Jr. to their signatures on their land deeds and other official documents in Delaware Co., Iowa, to differentiate between them. Since the Samuel Allison who was married to Rachel Bell was two years older than the Samuel Allison who was married to Emeline Harris, the older Samuel used "Sr." and the younger Samuel used "Jr". Within the family the older Samuel was called "Big Sam" and the younger Samuel was called "Little Sam". "Big Sam" Allison died Feb 26, 1884 in Delhi, Delaware Co., IA. "Little Sam" and Emeline Allison farmed near Delhi until 1881 when they moved to Sac County in western Iowa where Samuel owned a farm of a section and a half of land. "Little Sam" died Aug 30, 1888 in Eureka Township, Sac Co., IA. [The History of Delaware County, Iowa, published by Western Historical Co., Chicago, 1878, Page 595, Delhi Township] N. Denton Died - At Denison, January 8th, at 4 p.m., Mr. N. Denton, of Manchester, Iowa. Mr. Denton came to this city on January 1st, and registered at the Alamo. He was taken sick almost immediately on his arrival, and notwithstanding the best medical attendance was called to his assistance at once, and the best possible care bestowed upon him, he died at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The family of the deceased was at once notified by telegram of this sad event. The remains will be taken to Iowa for interment. [Denison Daily News, Published January 9, 1878] Benjamin Ellsworth Died at Yankee Settlement, Delaware county, Iowa, Oct. 31, Benjamin Ellsworth, father of Spencer Ellsworth, editor of the Lacon Journal, aged 81 years, 6 months. [Henry Republican, Henry, IL, Published November 18, 1869] Mrs. Roxanne Ellsworth In Yankee settlement, Iowa, June 12, at the residence of Mrs. F. B. Peet, her daughter, of disease of the heart, Mrs. Roxanne Ellsworth, aged 78, mother of Spencer Ellsworth, Esq., editor of the Lacon Home Journal. We chronicle elsewhere the death of Mrs. R. Ellsworth, mother of Spencer Ellsworth, Esq. of Lacon Home Journal, who passed away at the ripe old age of 78. Her death was sudden, the news being sent during the absence of the editors on their western excursion. She was one of earth's noble women, living long on the earth, with the satisfaction of seeing her nine children in places of honor and usefulness. We copy her son's fitting allusion to her departure: During our absence with the editorial excurionists a telegram came announcing the sudden demise of our dear mother. Death comes to all, but though unexpected it did not find her unprepared. She has fought the good fight, and finished her work, and now sleeps on the hillside beside him with whom she labored for more than 50 years. For more than half a century she was a member of the Methodist church and a humble follower of Jesus of Nazareth. She never tired of doing good, never spoke ill of anyone, and if she had an enemy the writer never knew it. She was an indulgent mother, and love her children as only a mother can to the last hours of her life. She lived to see six sons and three daughters grow to man and womanhood and occupy honorable positions in society, and at the ripe age of 78 her steps was firm and her eye undimmed. Peace to her memory, best and kindest mothers. [Henry Republican, Henry, IL, Published July 3, 1873] Catharina Ganser A GOOD LADY GONE Mrs. Catharina Ganser Dies After a Long Spell of Sickness at Worthington Mrs. Catharine Ganser died at the home of her son near Worthington last week Thursday at ten o'clock, am after many months of sickness. Mrs. Ganser was born at Mettendorf, Germany, July 26, 1820 and was a little over eighty-three years old at the time of her demise. Her name before marriage was Miss Catharine Green (Grün) and in 1855 came to New York state where in 1856 she was united in marriage to Mr. Simon Ganser at Swormville in Erie County NY. They resided in New York until 1869 when the family moved to Iowa and settled near Worthington. Her husband died February 26, 1890 and since that time made her home with her son. The deceased was a thoroughly Christian lady. a devoted wife and mother and her neighborly disposition won her a host of friends. She is survived by one daughter, Miss Anna Ganser, who for many years has been the housekeeper for Very Rev. Father Heer of Dyersville and one son, Nicholaus Ganser on the farm near Worthington. The bereaved children have the sympathy of all. The funeral took place last Saturday and was attended by friends from far and near. The pallbearers were Messrs: John Jaeger, Charles House, S. Page, Sebastian Jaeger, H. Klostermann and George Rubner. Requim Mass services were held in St. Paul's Church with Rev. Father Friedmann officiating after which burial took place in the cemetery near by. May she rest in peace. [From the Dyersville Commercial, Sept 25 1903 Joseph C. Johnston In the course of the development of Latah county, how much faithful labor has been performed by the agriculturists and stockmen, and the present commercial importance of this county in the state is largely due to these same wisely bestowed labors. Among those who have done this commendable work is to be mentioned J. C. Johnston, whose life's career it is now our pleasant task to outline in brief review. Joseph C. was born in Iowa, on May 27, 1849, being the son of Bryan and Delilah (Phillipps) Johnston. When he was four years of age, the family removed to St. Clair county, Missouri, later to Warren county, in the same state, and then about 1868, they removed back to Vernon county. Another migration was made, this time to Woodson county, Kansas, where our subject remained until 1882, engaged in the basic art of tilling the soil. At the date last mentioned, Mr. Johnston determined to try the west and accordingly came to Latah county and took as homestead his present fine farm of one hundred and twenty acres, which is three miles west from Troy. He has transformed the wildness of the face of the land into well tilled fields, has comfortable improvements, a good orchard and is one of the substantial and prosperous men of the community. Mr. Johnston married Miss Martha A. Rodgers in Woodson county, Kansas, and they have become the parents of three children, William F., Charles F. and Estella M. [An Illustrated History Of North Idaho Embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai, Shoshone Counties, State Of Idaho, Western Historical Publishing Company, 1903, submitted by Barb Z.] Margaret Kelly Mrs. Margaret Kelly passed away at her home in this place on Sunday, January 13, 1918 at 12:30. Her death being due to the infirmities of old age. She had attained the great age of 85 years. Mrs. Kelly was well known as a pioneer of this section and enjoyed the esteem of a large circle of friends. Deceased maiden name was Margaret Drugan and she was born in County Leitrim Ireland on March 17, 1832. She spent her youthful days in the old home community and in 1848 she was united in marriage to Thomas Kelly. The same year the couple decided to come to America and sailed for New York. From there they came to Dyersville making that place their home until 1850. From there they moved to the farm south of Earlville which has long been known as the Kelly homestead. Here Mrs. Kelly remained until the death of her husband, Thomas Francis Kelly on October 25, 1886. In 1893 she moved to Earlville which has been her home until her demise. Mrs. Kelly is survived by five daughters and three sons, James of Omaha, Mrs. Jennie Ganser of Forbes, ND. Mrs. Anna Cavanaugh of Earlville, Mrs. Sarah Goldsmith of Delhi, Katherine and Mary of Earlville, Frank of Dyersville, and J.D. of Minnesota. Mrs. Kelly was a devout member of the Catholic church all her life and was held in highest esteem by her neighbors and friends. The history of her life written in the hearts of those with whom she came in contact is a pricelsess legacy to her family and a benediction to her wide circle of friends. The funeral took place January 16 in St. Joseph's church and interment was made in St. Paul's cemetery at Delhi. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Dunckel, pastor of the Earlville church. The following grandsons acted as pall bearers: Arthur Goldsmith, Albert Thibadeau, Bernard Goldsmith, Norton Klaus, Guy Ribble, and John Brielawn. [Manchester Iowa, January 24, 1918Submitted by margegh@charter.net] Miss Ruthana Paxson When a friend once asked Miss Paxson to tell her the secret of the success of her wonderful life of service she replied: “I got from my mother, who was God’s own kind of mother, a love for service to others; I got from the beautiful spirit of my Quaker father a belief in the guidance of the Holy Spirit in which I have found that there is power sufficient to meet the requirements of all true service.” Ruthana Paxson, daughter of Charles and Mary Jane Williams Paxson, was born in Manchester, Ia., Nov. 19, 1876. At the age of sixteen she was graduated with honors from the Manchester High School, and in 1898 was graduated from the State University of Iowa, with a record for scholarship of a high order. In the University Miss Paxson showed her capacity for work and service for others which has since characterized her life. She was president of her class, president of the Y. W. C. A., a member of the leading literary societies, a star basket ball player, a member of two sororities, the Kappa Kappa Gamma, and the Phi Beta Kappa. Shortly after her graduation she entered Moody Institute in Chicago. In 1900 she was made state secretary of the Iowa Young Women’s Christian Association. So successful was her work in the State that she was called to the national work and became the national secretary of the student Y. W. C. A. In this capacity she visited the leading educational centers of this country and it was many times said of her that she was the best known and best loved young woman in America. She represented the American Board at the International Y. W. C. A. conference in Switzerland and went later as a delegate to China and Japan. In February, 1911, a life long wish was realized, when she sailed for China to engage in her chosen work in a nation of great possibilities. Her success among the Chinese has been marvelous, and she holds today perhaps the most important position held by an American woman in North China. She is national student secretary and in that position maps out the religious and educational policies followed in the colleges and cities where there are Y. W. C. A.’s. She devotes much time to a study of the language and to understanding the character and life of the Chinese people. Miss Paxson was one of the seven women who were delegates in 1913 to the famous conference at Shanghai, conducted by John R. Mott. She organized and conducted the first summer conference for young women in North China and secured as speakers many leading men of China. At Tien Tsin she established the first city association for young women. Her work in China is truly that of a pioneer but she loves it all, its hardships, its responsibilities and its pleasures. She has a gifted pen and has written many magazine articles, and her morning prayer has been a guide in the devotions of hundreds of women of many nations. No words can place an estimate on such a life of service. [The Blue book of Iowa Women, by Winona Evans Reeves, Publ. 1914, Transcribed by Renee Capitanio] Mrs. F. P. Webber Mrs. Phoebe Jane Webber was born in Chattsworth, Minn., is the daughter of Benjamine Ross Case and Elizabeth Grist. She received her early education in the high school at Greely, Delaware county, Iowa, which has been supplemented by professional training, which in 1896 enabled her to successfully pass the examination before the Iowa state board of dental examiners. For several years she was an active practitioner of her chosen profession. On March 12, 1876, she was married to Dr. F. P. Webber, of Cherokee, in which city they have lived since 1879. There was born to them one son, Dr. Forrest G. Webber, Feby. 12, 1877, who died Oct. 7, 1910. In religious faith Mrs. Webber is a Presbyterian. She is a charter member of the Cherokee Columbian Club, a literary organization, and of the Tone Circle, a musical club. She is a member of the Woman's Relief Corps and interested in its patriotic work. She was one of the organizers of Carnation Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as worthy matron for two years. She was appointed grand chaplain and held the office of associate grand conductress for two years, and for two years was associate grand matron. She was elected to the office of grand matron of Iowa in Oskaloosa, October, 1901, and presided over the grand chapter at its meeting held in Iowa City October, 1902. In 1913 she was appointed committee on fraternal correspondence. She was a charter member of the P. E. O. chapter at Cherokee and its first president. She devotes much time to public welfare work, and is prominent in local charity work. [The Blue book of Iowa Women, by Winona Evans Reeves, Publ. 1914, Transcribed by Dana Kraft]
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