From the March 17, 1936, edition of the LeMars (IA) Semi-Weekly Sentinel
James Carel Well Known Farmer Dies
Came To LeMars Fifty-Eight Years Ago And Settled In Lincoln Township
Death claimed James Carel, 83, pioneer farmer and stock raiser of Plymouth county, at his home, 935 Second Ave. SE, Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Carel had been in failing health for two years.
James Carel was born on a farm in Grant county, near Platteville, Wis., Sept. 21, 1852. Reared on the home farm, he attended the school in the neighborhood and helped in the work. When a youth, he worked in the lead mines in that vicinity.
In 1878, with his brother, the late William Carel, he came to LeMars and they bought land in Lincoln township at $6.50 per acre.
James Carel, buying out his brother's interest, established a home of his own and purchasing more land farmed successfully for many years. Retiring from the farm twenty years ago, he established a pleasant home in LeMars.
Mr. Carel was united in marriage with Miss Mary Britt November 29, 1882.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, five daughters and three sons: Mrs. George Sitzmann, Kingsley; Mrs. Will J. Sullivan, LeMars; Mrs. Ed Sitzmann, Lincoln township; Mrs. Harold Carr, Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Fern Carel, Waterloo; James of Hinton; Bernard A. and William L. of LeMars, and thirty grandchildren.
One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Mary Martin, Anna and Ellen Carel, William, John, Thomas, Edward and Stephen Carel.
Mr. Carel was the last surviving member of a large family of brothers and sisters, pioneers of this section who helped in the building of the community by thrift and industry, and gained the esteem of all who knew them.
Mr. Carel was a devout member of the Catholic church, a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and friend.
The funeral was held Monday morning at St. James church in this city, Rev. Father L.J. Cooper officiating and interment was made in the St. Joseph cemetery in Lincoln township, where other members of the family are buried.
James Carel Well Known Farmer Dies
Came To LeMars Fifty-Eight Years Ago And Settled In Lincoln Township
Death claimed James Carel, 83, pioneer farmer and stock raiser of Plymouth county, at his home, 935 Second Ave. SE, Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Carel had been in failing health for two years.
James Carel was born on a farm in Grant county, near Platteville, Wis., Sept. 21, 1852. Reared on the home farm, he attended the school in the neighborhood and helped in the work. When a youth, he worked in the lead mines in that vicinity.
In 1878, with his brother, the late William Carel, he came to LeMars and they bought land in Lincoln township at $6.50 per acre.
James Carel, buying out his brother's interest, established a home of his own and purchasing more land farmed successfully for many years. Retiring from the farm twenty years ago, he established a pleasant home in LeMars.
Mr. Carel was united in marriage with Miss Mary Britt November 29, 1882.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, five daughters and three sons: Mrs. George Sitzmann, Kingsley; Mrs. Will J. Sullivan, LeMars; Mrs. Ed Sitzmann, Lincoln township; Mrs. Harold Carr, Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Fern Carel, Waterloo; James of Hinton; Bernard A. and William L. of LeMars, and thirty grandchildren.
One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Mary Martin, Anna and Ellen Carel, William, John, Thomas, Edward and Stephen Carel.
Mr. Carel was the last surviving member of a large family of brothers and sisters, pioneers of this section who helped in the building of the community by thrift and industry, and gained the esteem of all who knew them.
Mr. Carel was a devout member of the Catholic church, a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and friend.
The funeral was held Monday morning at St. James church in this city, Rev. Father L.J. Cooper officiating and interment was made in the St. Joseph cemetery in Lincoln township, where other members of the family are buried.
From the March 17, 1936, edition of the LeMars (IA) Semi-Weekly Sentinel
James Carel Well Known Farmer Dies
Came To LeMars Fifty-Eight Years Ago And Settled In Lincoln Township
Death claimed James Carel, 83, pioneer farmer and stock raiser of Plymouth county, at his home, 935 Second Ave. SE, Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Carel had been in failing health for two years.
James Carel was born on a farm in Grant county, near Platteville, Wis., Sept. 21, 1852. Reared on the home farm, he attended the school in the neighborhood and helped in the work. When a youth, he worked in the lead mines in that vicinity.
In 1878, with his brother, the late William Carel, he came to LeMars and they bought land in Lincoln township at $6.50 per acre.
James Carel, buying out his brother's interest, established a home of his own and purchasing more land farmed successfully for many years. Retiring from the farm twenty years ago, he established a pleasant home in LeMars.
Mr. Carel was united in marriage with Miss Mary Britt November 29, 1882.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, five daughters and three sons: Mrs. George Sitzmann, Kingsley; Mrs. Will J. Sullivan, LeMars; Mrs. Ed Sitzmann, Lincoln township; Mrs. Harold Carr, Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Fern Carel, Waterloo; James of Hinton; Bernard A. and William L. of LeMars, and thirty grandchildren.
One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Mary Martin, Anna and Ellen Carel, William, John, Thomas, Edward and Stephen Carel.
Mr. Carel was the last surviving member of a large family of brothers and sisters, pioneers of this section who helped in the building of the community by thrift and industry, and gained the esteem of all who knew them.
Mr. Carel was a devout member of the Catholic church, a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and friend.
The funeral was held Monday morning at St. James church in this city, Rev. Father L.J. Cooper officiating and interment was made in the St. Joseph cemetery in Lincoln township, where other members of the family are buried.
James Carel Well Known Farmer Dies
Came To LeMars Fifty-Eight Years Ago And Settled In Lincoln Township
Death claimed James Carel, 83, pioneer farmer and stock raiser of Plymouth county, at his home, 935 Second Ave. SE, Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Carel had been in failing health for two years.
James Carel was born on a farm in Grant county, near Platteville, Wis., Sept. 21, 1852. Reared on the home farm, he attended the school in the neighborhood and helped in the work. When a youth, he worked in the lead mines in that vicinity.
In 1878, with his brother, the late William Carel, he came to LeMars and they bought land in Lincoln township at $6.50 per acre.
James Carel, buying out his brother's interest, established a home of his own and purchasing more land farmed successfully for many years. Retiring from the farm twenty years ago, he established a pleasant home in LeMars.
Mr. Carel was united in marriage with Miss Mary Britt November 29, 1882.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, five daughters and three sons: Mrs. George Sitzmann, Kingsley; Mrs. Will J. Sullivan, LeMars; Mrs. Ed Sitzmann, Lincoln township; Mrs. Harold Carr, Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Fern Carel, Waterloo; James of Hinton; Bernard A. and William L. of LeMars, and thirty grandchildren.
One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Mary Martin, Anna and Ellen Carel, William, John, Thomas, Edward and Stephen Carel.
Mr. Carel was the last surviving member of a large family of brothers and sisters, pioneers of this section who helped in the building of the community by thrift and industry, and gained the esteem of all who knew them.
Mr. Carel was a devout member of the Catholic church, a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and friend.
The funeral was held Monday morning at St. James church in this city, Rev. Father L.J. Cooper officiating and interment was made in the St. Joseph cemetery in Lincoln township, where other members of the family are buried.
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