A biography of Charles Eighmey appears in the "Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones, and Clayton counties, Iowa," (Chapman, 1894) pp. 130-132.
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C.H. Eighmey, Prominent Local Banker, Dies Sunday Morning
Death Comes After Illness Lasting Several Months; One of Pioneers of Dubuque. He Had Interesting Career As Leader In Business And Financial Circles.
As the chimes of St. Luke's pealed forth their summons to worship at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Charles Henry Eighmey, in his home at 1337 Main street, a block away, answered the last summons from on High.
The bells in the tower of St. Luke's were installed by the noted Dubuque financier seven years ago as a memorial to Mrs. Eighmey who died in 1912. The late Mr. Eighmey was president of the board of trustees of St. Luke's, and under his leadership the present handsome edifice was constructed in 1897. Later, in 1905, the parsonage was built under his leadership, and the mosaic pulpit also was a gift from him.
Ill for Months
Mr. Eighmey, due to his advanced years, had been in poor health for several months, during which time he had given little attention to the routine business of the First National Bank, of which he was president since 1891. His mind, however, was alert, even to the last week he signed some important documents relating to the business of the institution of which he was the head.
Of pioneer stock, Mr. Eighmey had a romantic business career. He was among the gold hunters who journeyed to California in '49 at the age of 17 years. He went to the then new gold fields via New York and Cape Horn, returning by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. After a stay of three years there he returned to Dubuque. He was accompanied on the trip by the Coates brothers, Frank Matthew, and William, and Joseph Lockey.
Honored by Cornell
Following his collegiate course at Cornell, Mr. Eighmey attended another college at Mt. Morris, Ill. It was there that he met John H. Vincent, afterwards Bishop Vincent and the two remained life-long friends. Two years ago Cornell College conferred upon Mr. Eighmey the degree of Master of Arts as a tribute to his sterling character and commanding influence.
His education completed, Mr. Eighmey entered the law office of Judge Hempstead. In Civil war times he held the position of collector of internal revenue at that time a most trying one. After his admission to the bar he formed a partnership with D.N. Cooley, afterwards Judge Cooley. When Judge Cooley bought the First National bank in 1870, Mr. Eighmey became its cashier. He later was chosen vice president and then president, an office which he filled until his death. He had been head of the institution for the past twenty-five years.
Leader in Business Circles
Mr. Eighmey's unerring judgment, fixed convictions, and broad knowledge caused him to remain a foremost figure in business and financial circles, despite his advanced years. He was a counselor much sought and absolutely relied upon. Probably no man in Dubuque was implicitly trusted or genuinely esteemed. For reliability and integrity, his name was a household word in eastern Iowa.
In the 80s and 90s Mr. Eighmey was quite active in politics. When William B. Allison launched upon his career as candidate for public office, his cause was substantially advanced by the many articles which Mr. Eighmey wrote for the press.
Among the many positions of trust held by Mr. Eighmey was that of president of the Linwood Cemetery association, which he held until the last. As a churchman, the Rev. Atchison, pastor of St. Luke's paid him this tribute
"He was a devoted member and supporter of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. From the years of his early manhood he gave to the church, without stint, of time, influence, or money. For more than thirty years he was president of the board of trustees and was a leader in every forward-looking enterprise.
Born in New York
Mr. Eighmey was born in Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. November 28, 1834. At the age of ten years, he came west with his parents, making the long journey by team and wagon. Stopping at first at the Pecatonica river, the party of which the family were members journeyed to Des Moines and thence to Rockdale where they made their permanent home.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Hugh D Atchison officiating. Mr. Eighmey is survived by his only daughter Miss Augusta of the home address.
[Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), 29 August 1921.]
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C.H. Eighmey, Prominent Local Banker, Dies Sunday Morning
Death Comes After Illness Lasting Several Months; One of Pioneers of Dubuque. He Had Interesting Career As Leader In Business And Financial Circles.
As the chimes of St. Luke's pealed forth their summons to worship at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Charles Henry Eighmey, in his home at 1337 Main street, a block away, answered the last summons from on High.
The bells in the tower of St. Luke's were installed by the noted Dubuque financier seven years ago as a memorial to Mrs. Eighmey who died in 1912. The late Mr. Eighmey was president of the board of trustees of St. Luke's, and under his leadership the present handsome edifice was constructed in 1897. Later, in 1905, the parsonage was built under his leadership, and the mosaic pulpit also was a gift from him.
Ill for Months
Mr. Eighmey, due to his advanced years, had been in poor health for several months, during which time he had given little attention to the routine business of the First National Bank, of which he was president since 1891. His mind, however, was alert, even to the last week he signed some important documents relating to the business of the institution of which he was the head.
Of pioneer stock, Mr. Eighmey had a romantic business career. He was among the gold hunters who journeyed to California in '49 at the age of 17 years. He went to the then new gold fields via New York and Cape Horn, returning by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. After a stay of three years there he returned to Dubuque. He was accompanied on the trip by the Coates brothers, Frank Matthew, and William, and Joseph Lockey.
Honored by Cornell
Following his collegiate course at Cornell, Mr. Eighmey attended another college at Mt. Morris, Ill. It was there that he met John H. Vincent, afterwards Bishop Vincent and the two remained life-long friends. Two years ago Cornell College conferred upon Mr. Eighmey the degree of Master of Arts as a tribute to his sterling character and commanding influence.
His education completed, Mr. Eighmey entered the law office of Judge Hempstead. In Civil war times he held the position of collector of internal revenue at that time a most trying one. After his admission to the bar he formed a partnership with D.N. Cooley, afterwards Judge Cooley. When Judge Cooley bought the First National bank in 1870, Mr. Eighmey became its cashier. He later was chosen vice president and then president, an office which he filled until his death. He had been head of the institution for the past twenty-five years.
Leader in Business Circles
Mr. Eighmey's unerring judgment, fixed convictions, and broad knowledge caused him to remain a foremost figure in business and financial circles, despite his advanced years. He was a counselor much sought and absolutely relied upon. Probably no man in Dubuque was implicitly trusted or genuinely esteemed. For reliability and integrity, his name was a household word in eastern Iowa.
In the 80s and 90s Mr. Eighmey was quite active in politics. When William B. Allison launched upon his career as candidate for public office, his cause was substantially advanced by the many articles which Mr. Eighmey wrote for the press.
Among the many positions of trust held by Mr. Eighmey was that of president of the Linwood Cemetery association, which he held until the last. As a churchman, the Rev. Atchison, pastor of St. Luke's paid him this tribute
"He was a devoted member and supporter of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. From the years of his early manhood he gave to the church, without stint, of time, influence, or money. For more than thirty years he was president of the board of trustees and was a leader in every forward-looking enterprise.
Born in New York
Mr. Eighmey was born in Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. November 28, 1834. At the age of ten years, he came west with his parents, making the long journey by team and wagon. Stopping at first at the Pecatonica river, the party of which the family were members journeyed to Des Moines and thence to Rockdale where they made their permanent home.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Hugh D Atchison officiating. Mr. Eighmey is survived by his only daughter Miss Augusta of the home address.
[Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), 29 August 1921.]
A biography of Charles Eighmey appears in the "Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones, and Clayton counties, Iowa," (Chapman, 1894) pp. 130-132.
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C.H. Eighmey, Prominent Local Banker, Dies Sunday Morning
Death Comes After Illness Lasting Several Months; One of Pioneers of Dubuque. He Had Interesting Career As Leader In Business And Financial Circles.
As the chimes of St. Luke's pealed forth their summons to worship at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Charles Henry Eighmey, in his home at 1337 Main street, a block away, answered the last summons from on High.
The bells in the tower of St. Luke's were installed by the noted Dubuque financier seven years ago as a memorial to Mrs. Eighmey who died in 1912. The late Mr. Eighmey was president of the board of trustees of St. Luke's, and under his leadership the present handsome edifice was constructed in 1897. Later, in 1905, the parsonage was built under his leadership, and the mosaic pulpit also was a gift from him.
Ill for Months
Mr. Eighmey, due to his advanced years, had been in poor health for several months, during which time he had given little attention to the routine business of the First National Bank, of which he was president since 1891. His mind, however, was alert, even to the last week he signed some important documents relating to the business of the institution of which he was the head.
Of pioneer stock, Mr. Eighmey had a romantic business career. He was among the gold hunters who journeyed to California in '49 at the age of 17 years. He went to the then new gold fields via New York and Cape Horn, returning by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. After a stay of three years there he returned to Dubuque. He was accompanied on the trip by the Coates brothers, Frank Matthew, and William, and Joseph Lockey.
Honored by Cornell
Following his collegiate course at Cornell, Mr. Eighmey attended another college at Mt. Morris, Ill. It was there that he met John H. Vincent, afterwards Bishop Vincent and the two remained life-long friends. Two years ago Cornell College conferred upon Mr. Eighmey the degree of Master of Arts as a tribute to his sterling character and commanding influence.
His education completed, Mr. Eighmey entered the law office of Judge Hempstead. In Civil war times he held the position of collector of internal revenue at that time a most trying one. After his admission to the bar he formed a partnership with D.N. Cooley, afterwards Judge Cooley. When Judge Cooley bought the First National bank in 1870, Mr. Eighmey became its cashier. He later was chosen vice president and then president, an office which he filled until his death. He had been head of the institution for the past twenty-five years.
Leader in Business Circles
Mr. Eighmey's unerring judgment, fixed convictions, and broad knowledge caused him to remain a foremost figure in business and financial circles, despite his advanced years. He was a counselor much sought and absolutely relied upon. Probably no man in Dubuque was implicitly trusted or genuinely esteemed. For reliability and integrity, his name was a household word in eastern Iowa.
In the 80s and 90s Mr. Eighmey was quite active in politics. When William B. Allison launched upon his career as candidate for public office, his cause was substantially advanced by the many articles which Mr. Eighmey wrote for the press.
Among the many positions of trust held by Mr. Eighmey was that of president of the Linwood Cemetery association, which he held until the last. As a churchman, the Rev. Atchison, pastor of St. Luke's paid him this tribute
"He was a devoted member and supporter of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. From the years of his early manhood he gave to the church, without stint, of time, influence, or money. For more than thirty years he was president of the board of trustees and was a leader in every forward-looking enterprise.
Born in New York
Mr. Eighmey was born in Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. November 28, 1834. At the age of ten years, he came west with his parents, making the long journey by team and wagon. Stopping at first at the Pecatonica river, the party of which the family were members journeyed to Des Moines and thence to Rockdale where they made their permanent home.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Hugh D Atchison officiating. Mr. Eighmey is survived by his only daughter Miss Augusta of the home address.
[Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), 29 August 1921.]
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C.H. Eighmey, Prominent Local Banker, Dies Sunday Morning
Death Comes After Illness Lasting Several Months; One of Pioneers of Dubuque. He Had Interesting Career As Leader In Business And Financial Circles.
As the chimes of St. Luke's pealed forth their summons to worship at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning, Charles Henry Eighmey, in his home at 1337 Main street, a block away, answered the last summons from on High.
The bells in the tower of St. Luke's were installed by the noted Dubuque financier seven years ago as a memorial to Mrs. Eighmey who died in 1912. The late Mr. Eighmey was president of the board of trustees of St. Luke's, and under his leadership the present handsome edifice was constructed in 1897. Later, in 1905, the parsonage was built under his leadership, and the mosaic pulpit also was a gift from him.
Ill for Months
Mr. Eighmey, due to his advanced years, had been in poor health for several months, during which time he had given little attention to the routine business of the First National Bank, of which he was president since 1891. His mind, however, was alert, even to the last week he signed some important documents relating to the business of the institution of which he was the head.
Of pioneer stock, Mr. Eighmey had a romantic business career. He was among the gold hunters who journeyed to California in '49 at the age of 17 years. He went to the then new gold fields via New York and Cape Horn, returning by New Orleans and the Mississippi River. After a stay of three years there he returned to Dubuque. He was accompanied on the trip by the Coates brothers, Frank Matthew, and William, and Joseph Lockey.
Honored by Cornell
Following his collegiate course at Cornell, Mr. Eighmey attended another college at Mt. Morris, Ill. It was there that he met John H. Vincent, afterwards Bishop Vincent and the two remained life-long friends. Two years ago Cornell College conferred upon Mr. Eighmey the degree of Master of Arts as a tribute to his sterling character and commanding influence.
His education completed, Mr. Eighmey entered the law office of Judge Hempstead. In Civil war times he held the position of collector of internal revenue at that time a most trying one. After his admission to the bar he formed a partnership with D.N. Cooley, afterwards Judge Cooley. When Judge Cooley bought the First National bank in 1870, Mr. Eighmey became its cashier. He later was chosen vice president and then president, an office which he filled until his death. He had been head of the institution for the past twenty-five years.
Leader in Business Circles
Mr. Eighmey's unerring judgment, fixed convictions, and broad knowledge caused him to remain a foremost figure in business and financial circles, despite his advanced years. He was a counselor much sought and absolutely relied upon. Probably no man in Dubuque was implicitly trusted or genuinely esteemed. For reliability and integrity, his name was a household word in eastern Iowa.
In the 80s and 90s Mr. Eighmey was quite active in politics. When William B. Allison launched upon his career as candidate for public office, his cause was substantially advanced by the many articles which Mr. Eighmey wrote for the press.
Among the many positions of trust held by Mr. Eighmey was that of president of the Linwood Cemetery association, which he held until the last. As a churchman, the Rev. Atchison, pastor of St. Luke's paid him this tribute
"He was a devoted member and supporter of St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church. From the years of his early manhood he gave to the church, without stint, of time, influence, or money. For more than thirty years he was president of the board of trustees and was a leader in every forward-looking enterprise.
Born in New York
Mr. Eighmey was born in Greenfield, Saratoga County, N.Y. November 28, 1834. At the age of ten years, he came west with his parents, making the long journey by team and wagon. Stopping at first at the Pecatonica river, the party of which the family were members journeyed to Des Moines and thence to Rockdale where they made their permanent home.
Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Hugh D Atchison officiating. Mr. Eighmey is survived by his only daughter Miss Augusta of the home address.
[Source: Dubuque Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), 29 August 1921.]
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