Direct descendent of Thomas Axtell (1619-1646)
Direct descendent of Thomas Wellman (1620-1672)

Great Great Grandson of Revolutionary War Veteran Captain Jacob Wellman

Great Grandson of Revolutionary War Veterans Thomas Axtell and wife Rebecca French and Abraham Wellman and wife Rebecca Pearson.

Grandson of Daniel Axtell and Jane Wellman

Son of Fanny Celinda Axtell Yeoman and Richard Yeoman

Siblings: Margaret Jane Yeoman Roquet 1848-1917, Franklin A Yeoman 1850-1919,Eleanor P Yeoman Parlet 1854-1934, Ida May Yeoman Harkins 1856-1948, John Darius Yeoman 1859-1952, Burt W Yeoman 1862-1935, William R Yeoman 1868-1947, Edna A Yeoman 1871-1891

Married 1881 to Mary Belle King

Children: Estella Adella Yeoman 1882-1954, Leonard G Yeoman 1889-1973, Marchia M Yeoman 1894- , Tressa Yeoman 1897- , Cecil L Yeoman 1899- , Harry A Yeoman 1902-1989, Denver R Yeoman 1904-1971, William Cleveland Yeoman, Arthur B Yeoman, Minta L Yeoman

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Items from the Fremont Gazette 1929 by Bob Fell

Seeing Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Yeoman walking down the street is a reminder of the good old days when men were men and women admitted it. Semus (Orsemus) stalks ahead, blazing a trail through the snow, whilst back about fifteen paces Belle brings up the rear. We imagine that that's the way the Puritan fathers used to go to the meeting house. Who can deny that there's a touch of old world chivalry in this tandem style of walking?

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Fremont Gazette
Thursday, April 1, 1943

O.N. Yeoman, 91 Died Monday Evening

Orsemus N. Yeoman, 91, a resident of this community for nearly 80 years died Monday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keasling, two and one-half miles north of Fremont.

He was the son of Richard and Fanny Axtell Yeoman and came to this community when he was 14 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife and four children.

Surviving are four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Zac McBeth of Hedrick, Mrs. Keasling, Mrs. Frank Ash, and Mrs. Walter Martin of Fremont; Leonard Yeoman of Oskaloosa, Harry and Denver Yeoman of Ottumwa. Also 30 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, and 5 great, great grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held this afternoon at the Fremont Methodist church in charge of Rev. Russell Reed, assisted by Rev. J.W. Zerbe. Burial was in Cedar township cemetery.

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Obituary
Fremont Gazette
Thursday April 8, 1943

O.N. Yeoman was born Mar. 25, 1852 in Ohio and died March 29, 1943 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Keasling, at the age of 91 years and 4 days. He was the son of Richard and Fanny C Yeoman. He came to this community at the age of 14. He was married Oct. 17, 1880 to Mary Belle King.

He was preceded in death by his wife and four children. Surviving are four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Zac McBeth of Hedrick, Mrs. Keasling, Mrs. Frank Ash, and Mrs. Walter Martin of Fremont; three sons, Leonard Yeoman of Oskaloosa, Harry and Denver Yeoman of Ottumwa; two brothers, Will of Pomeroy, Wash. And John of Fremont, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Harkins of Pomeroy, Wash. Also 30 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild.

He became a member of the United Brethren church about 66 years ago, of which he has been a faithful member and worker, having served as Sunday School superintendent for many years.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 1 at the Methodist church in Fremont with Rev. R.A. Reed in charge, assisted by Rev. J.W. Zerbe. Burial was in Cedar township ceremony. Pallbearers were Chester Roquet, Charlie Robbins, Andy Waltman, Ira Roquest, Harry Pomeroy and Walter Roquet. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shultz.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all for the many deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our father, and for the many floral offerings. The Yeoman Family