MR. AND MRS. JAMES ACHESON DIE LAST WEEK
Husband and Wife, Former Webster Township Residents, Dies Within Four Days
Mr. and Mrs. James Acheson, former Madison county residents, have both died during the past week at Osceola. Mr. Acheson died Thursday and his funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Osceola, last Saturday. Mrs. Acheson was ill, with a severe cold at the time, and heart trouble developed and she was taken to the hospital where she died on Sunday. Her funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Acheson who was 70 years of age, and his wife, the former Etta Wilson, who was 68 years, lived in Madison county for a number of years. They left Webster township twenty-four years ago. They are survived by their two children: Oliver of Burlington and Mrs. Anna Davis, of Des Moines. Mr. Acheson is survived by a brother, Lem Acheson and a sister, Mary Acheson of Winterset, and she is survived by a sister and a brother here: Coates Wilson and Mrs. Rollin Walker.
Following is a list of people who attended the funerals... Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 11 January 1939.
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MORTUARY
James Edward, son of William M. and Sarah Acheson, was born at Winterset, Iowa, January 30, 1868. He grew to manhood in Madison county, Iowa, and departed this life January 5th, 1939, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 15 days, at his home near Osceola.
He was united in marriage with Etta Belle Wilson, December 25th, 1889 (hard to read). To this union was born two children, Oliver G. and Anna S., both of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death.
With his family he moved to Clarke county in 1912 and since that time has been an active farmer in the community where he resided. "Jimmy" could count his many friends by his acquaintances and was never too busy to help a friend in need. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was very patient and uncomplaining during his illness, always looking on the sunny side of life. All those who knew him could not help but remark of the love and devotion he bestowed upon his wife and family.
Those he leaves to mourn are his wife; one son, O. G. Acheson of Burlington; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Davis of Des Moines; five grandchidlren, and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Lemuel, one sister, Mary, and a host of other relatives. Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 18 January 1939.
Husband and Wife, Former Webster Township Residents, Dies Within Four Days
Mr. and Mrs. James Acheson, former Madison county residents, have both died during the past week at Osceola. Mr. Acheson died Thursday and his funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Osceola, last Saturday. Mrs. Acheson was ill, with a severe cold at the time, and heart trouble developed and she was taken to the hospital where she died on Sunday. Her funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Acheson who was 70 years of age, and his wife, the former Etta Wilson, who was 68 years, lived in Madison county for a number of years. They left Webster township twenty-four years ago. They are survived by their two children: Oliver of Burlington and Mrs. Anna Davis, of Des Moines. Mr. Acheson is survived by a brother, Lem Acheson and a sister, Mary Acheson of Winterset, and she is survived by a sister and a brother here: Coates Wilson and Mrs. Rollin Walker.
Following is a list of people who attended the funerals... Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 11 January 1939.
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MORTUARY
James Edward, son of William M. and Sarah Acheson, was born at Winterset, Iowa, January 30, 1868. He grew to manhood in Madison county, Iowa, and departed this life January 5th, 1939, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 15 days, at his home near Osceola.
He was united in marriage with Etta Belle Wilson, December 25th, 1889 (hard to read). To this union was born two children, Oliver G. and Anna S., both of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death.
With his family he moved to Clarke county in 1912 and since that time has been an active farmer in the community where he resided. "Jimmy" could count his many friends by his acquaintances and was never too busy to help a friend in need. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was very patient and uncomplaining during his illness, always looking on the sunny side of life. All those who knew him could not help but remark of the love and devotion he bestowed upon his wife and family.
Those he leaves to mourn are his wife; one son, O. G. Acheson of Burlington; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Davis of Des Moines; five grandchidlren, and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Lemuel, one sister, Mary, and a host of other relatives. Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 18 January 1939.
MR. AND MRS. JAMES ACHESON DIE LAST WEEK
Husband and Wife, Former Webster Township Residents, Dies Within Four Days
Mr. and Mrs. James Acheson, former Madison county residents, have both died during the past week at Osceola. Mr. Acheson died Thursday and his funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Osceola, last Saturday. Mrs. Acheson was ill, with a severe cold at the time, and heart trouble developed and she was taken to the hospital where she died on Sunday. Her funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Acheson who was 70 years of age, and his wife, the former Etta Wilson, who was 68 years, lived in Madison county for a number of years. They left Webster township twenty-four years ago. They are survived by their two children: Oliver of Burlington and Mrs. Anna Davis, of Des Moines. Mr. Acheson is survived by a brother, Lem Acheson and a sister, Mary Acheson of Winterset, and she is survived by a sister and a brother here: Coates Wilson and Mrs. Rollin Walker.
Following is a list of people who attended the funerals... Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 11 January 1939.
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MORTUARY
James Edward, son of William M. and Sarah Acheson, was born at Winterset, Iowa, January 30, 1868. He grew to manhood in Madison county, Iowa, and departed this life January 5th, 1939, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 15 days, at his home near Osceola.
He was united in marriage with Etta Belle Wilson, December 25th, 1889 (hard to read). To this union was born two children, Oliver G. and Anna S., both of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death.
With his family he moved to Clarke county in 1912 and since that time has been an active farmer in the community where he resided. "Jimmy" could count his many friends by his acquaintances and was never too busy to help a friend in need. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was very patient and uncomplaining during his illness, always looking on the sunny side of life. All those who knew him could not help but remark of the love and devotion he bestowed upon his wife and family.
Those he leaves to mourn are his wife; one son, O. G. Acheson of Burlington; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Davis of Des Moines; five grandchidlren, and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Lemuel, one sister, Mary, and a host of other relatives. Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 18 January 1939.
Husband and Wife, Former Webster Township Residents, Dies Within Four Days
Mr. and Mrs. James Acheson, former Madison county residents, have both died during the past week at Osceola. Mr. Acheson died Thursday and his funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Osceola, last Saturday. Mrs. Acheson was ill, with a severe cold at the time, and heart trouble developed and she was taken to the hospital where she died on Sunday. Her funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Acheson who was 70 years of age, and his wife, the former Etta Wilson, who was 68 years, lived in Madison county for a number of years. They left Webster township twenty-four years ago. They are survived by their two children: Oliver of Burlington and Mrs. Anna Davis, of Des Moines. Mr. Acheson is survived by a brother, Lem Acheson and a sister, Mary Acheson of Winterset, and she is survived by a sister and a brother here: Coates Wilson and Mrs. Rollin Walker.
Following is a list of people who attended the funerals... Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 11 January 1939.
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MORTUARY
James Edward, son of William M. and Sarah Acheson, was born at Winterset, Iowa, January 30, 1868. He grew to manhood in Madison county, Iowa, and departed this life January 5th, 1939, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 15 days, at his home near Osceola.
He was united in marriage with Etta Belle Wilson, December 25th, 1889 (hard to read). To this union was born two children, Oliver G. and Anna S., both of whom were at his bedside at the time of his death.
With his family he moved to Clarke county in 1912 and since that time has been an active farmer in the community where he resided. "Jimmy" could count his many friends by his acquaintances and was never too busy to help a friend in need. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was very patient and uncomplaining during his illness, always looking on the sunny side of life. All those who knew him could not help but remark of the love and devotion he bestowed upon his wife and family.
Those he leaves to mourn are his wife; one son, O. G. Acheson of Burlington; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Davis of Des Moines; five grandchidlren, and one great-granddaughter; one brother, Lemuel, one sister, Mary, and a host of other relatives. Source: Winterset Madisonian (Winterset, Iowa), 18 January 1939.
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