Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa
Friday, January 18. 1929, Page 22
Thomas D. Lincoln of Brooks, whose parents, when he was a small child, turned their faces westward and with a covered wagon and oxen crossed the plains of Iowa to Old Quincy, has gone a step farther "west" and has entered the unexplored land for which his early Quaker training and his exemplary life had so well prepared him.
Just a week ago, after a slight attack of influenza, Mr. Lincoln developed what seemed to be serious complications and Sunday night (January 13, 1929) at midnight heart trouble, brought on by the poisons of influenza, caused his death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Brooks, conducted by Mrs. Dessie Cupp Pilalas, who with her little son had lived in the home while she was teaching in Brooks. Honorary pall bearers were chosen from men who had been schoolmates in Quincy township in boyhood days. They were C.P. Andrews, W. B. Ankeny, John Gillett, Jasper Gillett, Frank Widner, Sr. and Myron Wilmarth. Mr. Lincoln was 69 years and 4 days old. Active pall bearers were C. F. Rupe, Harold Neill, Glenn Van Alystine, Ivan Heaton, W.C. Smith, Floyd Lawrence. Music was furnished by Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Van Alystine, Mrs. F.J. Heaton and Estey Hefling. Those attending from a distance were Lewis Lincoln, a nephew from Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. l.M. McCormick, John Huck and Mrs. Lewis Reese of Creston; and Miss Daisy Neill of Red Oak. Interment was made in Brooks Cemetery.
Thomas D. Lincoln, son of Joshua and Ann Lincoln, was born in Henry Coumty, Iowa, January 9. 1860. In 1864 his family started west with an oxen drawn covered wagon, a drove of sheep, and two cows. Slowly their way was made across the color splashed meadows toward Red Oak which was their intended destination. However, they stopped at Old Quincy and the friendliness of the people and the prospects of plenty and prosperity caused them to change their minds and they remained permanently. They located on a farm northeast of Quincy, built a tiny house hewn out of native lumber and here the little family was reared until a farm was purchased near Brooks.
On March 10. 1889, Mr. Lincoln was married to Elizabeth McCreedy. Two children were born and still survive. These are Avery of Brooks and Clarisa Neill. Flora Alice was adopted into the home when only a few weeks old and has been reared and loved as their own and was a great comfort to Mr. Lincoln during his last years and especially the last days of his illness.
The Thomas Lincoln family lived on a farm also north of Brooks until 1899 when he moved to Brooks to put his children into the Brooks school.
Some of the traits of this fine sturdy pioneer character have been outstanding in the community. The hospitality of the home was well known and most especially was the home open to those who needed it most. He seemed never to tire of taking into his home those who needed cheer and protection. He dearly loved children and delighted in his own growing family and in later years took the same pride in his grandchildren. He loved to have young people about and his company was especially sought by young men of the community. One phrase which was often on his lips was " It pays to be a gentleman". His interest in life never fagged even at the last. he begged for news and urged his family and friends to tell him all that was going on. Not even the shadow of death could lessen the interest he had in the community which he loved.
He was proud of the fact that his family lineage had been traced back to the same line from which the immortal Abraham Lincoln sprang and like Abraham Lincoln his boyhood home was one in which snow could drift over the beds of the sleeping children.
Mr. Lincoln served as county corner at one time and was also assessor for Quincy township a number of years. He was a successful farmer, stock and grain being his specialty. He was a lover of nature and was devoted to his family and with him home and loved ones always came first.
Mr. Lincoln is survived by his widow and three children, Avery, Clarisa Neill and Fflora Alice; six grandchildren, Floy Pauline Neill, Samuel Lincoln Neill, Allen Claire Neill, Clarisa Ernestine Neill, Mildred Lincoln and Thomas Edward Lincoln. He is survived by one brother, George, who was a life long companion and chum as well as a brother in flesh. This brother is hovering between life and death and making a brave fight for his life in spite of his 71 years. His sister, Mrs. Charles Foot, is 83 years old and also lives in the county. Deceased brothers and sisters are Lewis L, James M, Mrs. Blinda Lute and three chilldren who died in early childhood, all within a week, before Joshua Lincoln family left Henry County.
The home has lost a devoted member, the community has been deprived of a worthy citizen and many share in the sorrow of the broken hearted family.
Friday, January 18. 1929, Page 22
Thomas D. Lincoln of Brooks, whose parents, when he was a small child, turned their faces westward and with a covered wagon and oxen crossed the plains of Iowa to Old Quincy, has gone a step farther "west" and has entered the unexplored land for which his early Quaker training and his exemplary life had so well prepared him.
Just a week ago, after a slight attack of influenza, Mr. Lincoln developed what seemed to be serious complications and Sunday night (January 13, 1929) at midnight heart trouble, brought on by the poisons of influenza, caused his death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Brooks, conducted by Mrs. Dessie Cupp Pilalas, who with her little son had lived in the home while she was teaching in Brooks. Honorary pall bearers were chosen from men who had been schoolmates in Quincy township in boyhood days. They were C.P. Andrews, W. B. Ankeny, John Gillett, Jasper Gillett, Frank Widner, Sr. and Myron Wilmarth. Mr. Lincoln was 69 years and 4 days old. Active pall bearers were C. F. Rupe, Harold Neill, Glenn Van Alystine, Ivan Heaton, W.C. Smith, Floyd Lawrence. Music was furnished by Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Van Alystine, Mrs. F.J. Heaton and Estey Hefling. Those attending from a distance were Lewis Lincoln, a nephew from Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. l.M. McCormick, John Huck and Mrs. Lewis Reese of Creston; and Miss Daisy Neill of Red Oak. Interment was made in Brooks Cemetery.
Thomas D. Lincoln, son of Joshua and Ann Lincoln, was born in Henry Coumty, Iowa, January 9. 1860. In 1864 his family started west with an oxen drawn covered wagon, a drove of sheep, and two cows. Slowly their way was made across the color splashed meadows toward Red Oak which was their intended destination. However, they stopped at Old Quincy and the friendliness of the people and the prospects of plenty and prosperity caused them to change their minds and they remained permanently. They located on a farm northeast of Quincy, built a tiny house hewn out of native lumber and here the little family was reared until a farm was purchased near Brooks.
On March 10. 1889, Mr. Lincoln was married to Elizabeth McCreedy. Two children were born and still survive. These are Avery of Brooks and Clarisa Neill. Flora Alice was adopted into the home when only a few weeks old and has been reared and loved as their own and was a great comfort to Mr. Lincoln during his last years and especially the last days of his illness.
The Thomas Lincoln family lived on a farm also north of Brooks until 1899 when he moved to Brooks to put his children into the Brooks school.
Some of the traits of this fine sturdy pioneer character have been outstanding in the community. The hospitality of the home was well known and most especially was the home open to those who needed it most. He seemed never to tire of taking into his home those who needed cheer and protection. He dearly loved children and delighted in his own growing family and in later years took the same pride in his grandchildren. He loved to have young people about and his company was especially sought by young men of the community. One phrase which was often on his lips was " It pays to be a gentleman". His interest in life never fagged even at the last. he begged for news and urged his family and friends to tell him all that was going on. Not even the shadow of death could lessen the interest he had in the community which he loved.
He was proud of the fact that his family lineage had been traced back to the same line from which the immortal Abraham Lincoln sprang and like Abraham Lincoln his boyhood home was one in which snow could drift over the beds of the sleeping children.
Mr. Lincoln served as county corner at one time and was also assessor for Quincy township a number of years. He was a successful farmer, stock and grain being his specialty. He was a lover of nature and was devoted to his family and with him home and loved ones always came first.
Mr. Lincoln is survived by his widow and three children, Avery, Clarisa Neill and Fflora Alice; six grandchildren, Floy Pauline Neill, Samuel Lincoln Neill, Allen Claire Neill, Clarisa Ernestine Neill, Mildred Lincoln and Thomas Edward Lincoln. He is survived by one brother, George, who was a life long companion and chum as well as a brother in flesh. This brother is hovering between life and death and making a brave fight for his life in spite of his 71 years. His sister, Mrs. Charles Foot, is 83 years old and also lives in the county. Deceased brothers and sisters are Lewis L, James M, Mrs. Blinda Lute and three chilldren who died in early childhood, all within a week, before Joshua Lincoln family left Henry County.
The home has lost a devoted member, the community has been deprived of a worthy citizen and many share in the sorrow of the broken hearted family.
Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa
Friday, January 18. 1929, Page 22
Thomas D. Lincoln of Brooks, whose parents, when he was a small child, turned their faces westward and with a covered wagon and oxen crossed the plains of Iowa to Old Quincy, has gone a step farther "west" and has entered the unexplored land for which his early Quaker training and his exemplary life had so well prepared him.
Just a week ago, after a slight attack of influenza, Mr. Lincoln developed what seemed to be serious complications and Sunday night (January 13, 1929) at midnight heart trouble, brought on by the poisons of influenza, caused his death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Brooks, conducted by Mrs. Dessie Cupp Pilalas, who with her little son had lived in the home while she was teaching in Brooks. Honorary pall bearers were chosen from men who had been schoolmates in Quincy township in boyhood days. They were C.P. Andrews, W. B. Ankeny, John Gillett, Jasper Gillett, Frank Widner, Sr. and Myron Wilmarth. Mr. Lincoln was 69 years and 4 days old. Active pall bearers were C. F. Rupe, Harold Neill, Glenn Van Alystine, Ivan Heaton, W.C. Smith, Floyd Lawrence. Music was furnished by Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Van Alystine, Mrs. F.J. Heaton and Estey Hefling. Those attending from a distance were Lewis Lincoln, a nephew from Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. l.M. McCormick, John Huck and Mrs. Lewis Reese of Creston; and Miss Daisy Neill of Red Oak. Interment was made in Brooks Cemetery.
Thomas D. Lincoln, son of Joshua and Ann Lincoln, was born in Henry Coumty, Iowa, January 9. 1860. In 1864 his family started west with an oxen drawn covered wagon, a drove of sheep, and two cows. Slowly their way was made across the color splashed meadows toward Red Oak which was their intended destination. However, they stopped at Old Quincy and the friendliness of the people and the prospects of plenty and prosperity caused them to change their minds and they remained permanently. They located on a farm northeast of Quincy, built a tiny house hewn out of native lumber and here the little family was reared until a farm was purchased near Brooks.
On March 10. 1889, Mr. Lincoln was married to Elizabeth McCreedy. Two children were born and still survive. These are Avery of Brooks and Clarisa Neill. Flora Alice was adopted into the home when only a few weeks old and has been reared and loved as their own and was a great comfort to Mr. Lincoln during his last years and especially the last days of his illness.
The Thomas Lincoln family lived on a farm also north of Brooks until 1899 when he moved to Brooks to put his children into the Brooks school.
Some of the traits of this fine sturdy pioneer character have been outstanding in the community. The hospitality of the home was well known and most especially was the home open to those who needed it most. He seemed never to tire of taking into his home those who needed cheer and protection. He dearly loved children and delighted in his own growing family and in later years took the same pride in his grandchildren. He loved to have young people about and his company was especially sought by young men of the community. One phrase which was often on his lips was " It pays to be a gentleman". His interest in life never fagged even at the last. he begged for news and urged his family and friends to tell him all that was going on. Not even the shadow of death could lessen the interest he had in the community which he loved.
He was proud of the fact that his family lineage had been traced back to the same line from which the immortal Abraham Lincoln sprang and like Abraham Lincoln his boyhood home was one in which snow could drift over the beds of the sleeping children.
Mr. Lincoln served as county corner at one time and was also assessor for Quincy township a number of years. He was a successful farmer, stock and grain being his specialty. He was a lover of nature and was devoted to his family and with him home and loved ones always came first.
Mr. Lincoln is survived by his widow and three children, Avery, Clarisa Neill and Fflora Alice; six grandchildren, Floy Pauline Neill, Samuel Lincoln Neill, Allen Claire Neill, Clarisa Ernestine Neill, Mildred Lincoln and Thomas Edward Lincoln. He is survived by one brother, George, who was a life long companion and chum as well as a brother in flesh. This brother is hovering between life and death and making a brave fight for his life in spite of his 71 years. His sister, Mrs. Charles Foot, is 83 years old and also lives in the county. Deceased brothers and sisters are Lewis L, James M, Mrs. Blinda Lute and three chilldren who died in early childhood, all within a week, before Joshua Lincoln family left Henry County.
The home has lost a devoted member, the community has been deprived of a worthy citizen and many share in the sorrow of the broken hearted family.
Friday, January 18. 1929, Page 22
Thomas D. Lincoln of Brooks, whose parents, when he was a small child, turned their faces westward and with a covered wagon and oxen crossed the plains of Iowa to Old Quincy, has gone a step farther "west" and has entered the unexplored land for which his early Quaker training and his exemplary life had so well prepared him.
Just a week ago, after a slight attack of influenza, Mr. Lincoln developed what seemed to be serious complications and Sunday night (January 13, 1929) at midnight heart trouble, brought on by the poisons of influenza, caused his death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Brooks, conducted by Mrs. Dessie Cupp Pilalas, who with her little son had lived in the home while she was teaching in Brooks. Honorary pall bearers were chosen from men who had been schoolmates in Quincy township in boyhood days. They were C.P. Andrews, W. B. Ankeny, John Gillett, Jasper Gillett, Frank Widner, Sr. and Myron Wilmarth. Mr. Lincoln was 69 years and 4 days old. Active pall bearers were C. F. Rupe, Harold Neill, Glenn Van Alystine, Ivan Heaton, W.C. Smith, Floyd Lawrence. Music was furnished by Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Van Alystine, Mrs. F.J. Heaton and Estey Hefling. Those attending from a distance were Lewis Lincoln, a nephew from Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. l.M. McCormick, John Huck and Mrs. Lewis Reese of Creston; and Miss Daisy Neill of Red Oak. Interment was made in Brooks Cemetery.
Thomas D. Lincoln, son of Joshua and Ann Lincoln, was born in Henry Coumty, Iowa, January 9. 1860. In 1864 his family started west with an oxen drawn covered wagon, a drove of sheep, and two cows. Slowly their way was made across the color splashed meadows toward Red Oak which was their intended destination. However, they stopped at Old Quincy and the friendliness of the people and the prospects of plenty and prosperity caused them to change their minds and they remained permanently. They located on a farm northeast of Quincy, built a tiny house hewn out of native lumber and here the little family was reared until a farm was purchased near Brooks.
On March 10. 1889, Mr. Lincoln was married to Elizabeth McCreedy. Two children were born and still survive. These are Avery of Brooks and Clarisa Neill. Flora Alice was adopted into the home when only a few weeks old and has been reared and loved as their own and was a great comfort to Mr. Lincoln during his last years and especially the last days of his illness.
The Thomas Lincoln family lived on a farm also north of Brooks until 1899 when he moved to Brooks to put his children into the Brooks school.
Some of the traits of this fine sturdy pioneer character have been outstanding in the community. The hospitality of the home was well known and most especially was the home open to those who needed it most. He seemed never to tire of taking into his home those who needed cheer and protection. He dearly loved children and delighted in his own growing family and in later years took the same pride in his grandchildren. He loved to have young people about and his company was especially sought by young men of the community. One phrase which was often on his lips was " It pays to be a gentleman". His interest in life never fagged even at the last. he begged for news and urged his family and friends to tell him all that was going on. Not even the shadow of death could lessen the interest he had in the community which he loved.
He was proud of the fact that his family lineage had been traced back to the same line from which the immortal Abraham Lincoln sprang and like Abraham Lincoln his boyhood home was one in which snow could drift over the beds of the sleeping children.
Mr. Lincoln served as county corner at one time and was also assessor for Quincy township a number of years. He was a successful farmer, stock and grain being his specialty. He was a lover of nature and was devoted to his family and with him home and loved ones always came first.
Mr. Lincoln is survived by his widow and three children, Avery, Clarisa Neill and Fflora Alice; six grandchildren, Floy Pauline Neill, Samuel Lincoln Neill, Allen Claire Neill, Clarisa Ernestine Neill, Mildred Lincoln and Thomas Edward Lincoln. He is survived by one brother, George, who was a life long companion and chum as well as a brother in flesh. This brother is hovering between life and death and making a brave fight for his life in spite of his 71 years. His sister, Mrs. Charles Foot, is 83 years old and also lives in the county. Deceased brothers and sisters are Lewis L, James M, Mrs. Blinda Lute and three chilldren who died in early childhood, all within a week, before Joshua Lincoln family left Henry County.
The home has lost a devoted member, the community has been deprived of a worthy citizen and many share in the sorrow of the broken hearted family.
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