Wife of Joel Allen Dewey. Daughter of John Branner and Jane Cowan
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1931
VICTORIA J. DEWEY
With the passing away of Mrs. Victoria J. Dewey, which occurred at her home in Chariton on Friday noon, December 26, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days, Chariton has lost one of her most prominent and best loved women. Mrs. Dewey had been in failing health for about four months, but was able to be about until two weeks before her demise, when she suffered a complete physical breakdown and gradually sank until the end came quietly and peacefully.
On Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services, conducted by Rev. Claude R. Sayre, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Chariton, were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal church. The many floral remembrances demonstrated the love and esteem felt for this good woman and pioneer citizen. At the close of the services the remains were taken to Des Moines and place temporarily in a vault at the Harbach Funeral Home, and later will be cremated. May her ashes rest in peace.
Victoria J. Branner, daughter of Judge John and Jane (Cowan) Branner, was born in Dandridge, Tennessee, on April 15, 1850, and was the last of a family of three sisters and two brothers. The sisters were Mrs. Annis E. Hoskins and Miss Virginia Branner. The brothers, N. B. and Thos. Branner, both of whom served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
She came with her parents to Chariton in 1867 and later attended the Episcopal school at Dubuque. She then returned to Tennessee where in 1871 she was married in Dandridge to Brigadier General Joel Allen Dewey, a union officer, and who died two years later.
They were the parents of a son, Walter H. Dewey, and during the remainder of her life this mother and son were inseparable companions, and their devotion to each other has been remarkable. In 1885 Mrs. Dewey and son came to Chariton and this place has since been her home.
Those who have been acquainted with her for years found in her every essential characteristic of a good woman in the broadest term the word can be applied, and her kindness and sweet disposition were appreciated deeply by all who knew her. She was a woman of strong character and her influence was always on the side of right, and people always knew which banner she was marching under.
She was a pioneer suffragist, a W.C.T.U. worker, a dry Democrat, and an Episcopalian. She was active in every movement for the good of the community, helped to build the moral structure of our present civilization, and the benefit of her work cannot be measured.
Her activities embraced business, religion, social service and charity. Many are the needy who have found comfort and relief from her liberal heart and helping hands. She was the most delightful company and loved to lighten the hearts of everyone about her. She not only displayed rare business ability and tact, but she possessed many charming qualities.
She was the financial founder of the Hawkeye Produce Company, and assisted in the establishment of the Chariton Free Public Library, being the second president of the Library board. She presided at the ceremonies and formally laid the corner stone of the present library building, said to be one of the first women to officiate as such a ceremony. Thirty years ago she and her mother and sister built up the east half of the south side of the square. Of late years she had retired from general activities.
Her gifts and donations to charities were many and she had scattered flowers of love and hope along the path she trod in this life. It may be summed up that Victoria Dewey was a woman who, in her long walk of life, tried to do her duty and follow the guidance of God, the Holy Spirit.
Her death marks the passing of a noble life, and all who knew her feel they have sustained a personal loss. She had a host of friends who regret to part with her even though her years were many, and the sympathy of the entire community will be extended to the sorrowing ones.
She is survived by her son, Walter H. Dewey, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Dewey, and two grandchildren, Jane and Allen Leonard Dewey, also a cousin, Mrs. P. H. Dick, all of this place, and other relatives.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1931
VICTORIA J. DEWEY
With the passing away of Mrs. Victoria J. Dewey, which occurred at her home in Chariton on Friday noon, December 26, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days, Chariton has lost one of her most prominent and best loved women. Mrs. Dewey had been in failing health for about four months, but was able to be about until two weeks before her demise, when she suffered a complete physical breakdown and gradually sank until the end came quietly and peacefully.
On Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services, conducted by Rev. Claude R. Sayre, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Chariton, were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal church. The many floral remembrances demonstrated the love and esteem felt for this good woman and pioneer citizen. At the close of the services the remains were taken to Des Moines and place temporarily in a vault at the Harbach Funeral Home, and later will be cremated. May her ashes rest in peace.
Victoria J. Branner, daughter of Judge John and Jane (Cowan) Branner, was born in Dandridge, Tennessee, on April 15, 1850, and was the last of a family of three sisters and two brothers. The sisters were Mrs. Annis E. Hoskins and Miss Virginia Branner. The brothers, N. B. and Thos. Branner, both of whom served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
She came with her parents to Chariton in 1867 and later attended the Episcopal school at Dubuque. She then returned to Tennessee where in 1871 she was married in Dandridge to Brigadier General Joel Allen Dewey, a union officer, and who died two years later.
They were the parents of a son, Walter H. Dewey, and during the remainder of her life this mother and son were inseparable companions, and their devotion to each other has been remarkable. In 1885 Mrs. Dewey and son came to Chariton and this place has since been her home.
Those who have been acquainted with her for years found in her every essential characteristic of a good woman in the broadest term the word can be applied, and her kindness and sweet disposition were appreciated deeply by all who knew her. She was a woman of strong character and her influence was always on the side of right, and people always knew which banner she was marching under.
She was a pioneer suffragist, a W.C.T.U. worker, a dry Democrat, and an Episcopalian. She was active in every movement for the good of the community, helped to build the moral structure of our present civilization, and the benefit of her work cannot be measured.
Her activities embraced business, religion, social service and charity. Many are the needy who have found comfort and relief from her liberal heart and helping hands. She was the most delightful company and loved to lighten the hearts of everyone about her. She not only displayed rare business ability and tact, but she possessed many charming qualities.
She was the financial founder of the Hawkeye Produce Company, and assisted in the establishment of the Chariton Free Public Library, being the second president of the Library board. She presided at the ceremonies and formally laid the corner stone of the present library building, said to be one of the first women to officiate as such a ceremony. Thirty years ago she and her mother and sister built up the east half of the south side of the square. Of late years she had retired from general activities.
Her gifts and donations to charities were many and she had scattered flowers of love and hope along the path she trod in this life. It may be summed up that Victoria Dewey was a woman who, in her long walk of life, tried to do her duty and follow the guidance of God, the Holy Spirit.
Her death marks the passing of a noble life, and all who knew her feel they have sustained a personal loss. She had a host of friends who regret to part with her even though her years were many, and the sympathy of the entire community will be extended to the sorrowing ones.
She is survived by her son, Walter H. Dewey, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Dewey, and two grandchildren, Jane and Allen Leonard Dewey, also a cousin, Mrs. P. H. Dick, all of this place, and other relatives.
Wife of Joel Allen Dewey. Daughter of John Branner and Jane Cowan
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1931
VICTORIA J. DEWEY
With the passing away of Mrs. Victoria J. Dewey, which occurred at her home in Chariton on Friday noon, December 26, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days, Chariton has lost one of her most prominent and best loved women. Mrs. Dewey had been in failing health for about four months, but was able to be about until two weeks before her demise, when she suffered a complete physical breakdown and gradually sank until the end came quietly and peacefully.
On Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services, conducted by Rev. Claude R. Sayre, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Chariton, were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal church. The many floral remembrances demonstrated the love and esteem felt for this good woman and pioneer citizen. At the close of the services the remains were taken to Des Moines and place temporarily in a vault at the Harbach Funeral Home, and later will be cremated. May her ashes rest in peace.
Victoria J. Branner, daughter of Judge John and Jane (Cowan) Branner, was born in Dandridge, Tennessee, on April 15, 1850, and was the last of a family of three sisters and two brothers. The sisters were Mrs. Annis E. Hoskins and Miss Virginia Branner. The brothers, N. B. and Thos. Branner, both of whom served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
She came with her parents to Chariton in 1867 and later attended the Episcopal school at Dubuque. She then returned to Tennessee where in 1871 she was married in Dandridge to Brigadier General Joel Allen Dewey, a union officer, and who died two years later.
They were the parents of a son, Walter H. Dewey, and during the remainder of her life this mother and son were inseparable companions, and their devotion to each other has been remarkable. In 1885 Mrs. Dewey and son came to Chariton and this place has since been her home.
Those who have been acquainted with her for years found in her every essential characteristic of a good woman in the broadest term the word can be applied, and her kindness and sweet disposition were appreciated deeply by all who knew her. She was a woman of strong character and her influence was always on the side of right, and people always knew which banner she was marching under.
She was a pioneer suffragist, a W.C.T.U. worker, a dry Democrat, and an Episcopalian. She was active in every movement for the good of the community, helped to build the moral structure of our present civilization, and the benefit of her work cannot be measured.
Her activities embraced business, religion, social service and charity. Many are the needy who have found comfort and relief from her liberal heart and helping hands. She was the most delightful company and loved to lighten the hearts of everyone about her. She not only displayed rare business ability and tact, but she possessed many charming qualities.
She was the financial founder of the Hawkeye Produce Company, and assisted in the establishment of the Chariton Free Public Library, being the second president of the Library board. She presided at the ceremonies and formally laid the corner stone of the present library building, said to be one of the first women to officiate as such a ceremony. Thirty years ago she and her mother and sister built up the east half of the south side of the square. Of late years she had retired from general activities.
Her gifts and donations to charities were many and she had scattered flowers of love and hope along the path she trod in this life. It may be summed up that Victoria Dewey was a woman who, in her long walk of life, tried to do her duty and follow the guidance of God, the Holy Spirit.
Her death marks the passing of a noble life, and all who knew her feel they have sustained a personal loss. She had a host of friends who regret to part with her even though her years were many, and the sympathy of the entire community will be extended to the sorrowing ones.
She is survived by her son, Walter H. Dewey, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Dewey, and two grandchildren, Jane and Allen Leonard Dewey, also a cousin, Mrs. P. H. Dick, all of this place, and other relatives.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1931
VICTORIA J. DEWEY
With the passing away of Mrs. Victoria J. Dewey, which occurred at her home in Chariton on Friday noon, December 26, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 11 days, Chariton has lost one of her most prominent and best loved women. Mrs. Dewey had been in failing health for about four months, but was able to be about until two weeks before her demise, when she suffered a complete physical breakdown and gradually sank until the end came quietly and peacefully.
On Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, funeral services, conducted by Rev. Claude R. Sayre, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Chariton, were held at St. Andrew's Episcopal church. The many floral remembrances demonstrated the love and esteem felt for this good woman and pioneer citizen. At the close of the services the remains were taken to Des Moines and place temporarily in a vault at the Harbach Funeral Home, and later will be cremated. May her ashes rest in peace.
Victoria J. Branner, daughter of Judge John and Jane (Cowan) Branner, was born in Dandridge, Tennessee, on April 15, 1850, and was the last of a family of three sisters and two brothers. The sisters were Mrs. Annis E. Hoskins and Miss Virginia Branner. The brothers, N. B. and Thos. Branner, both of whom served in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
She came with her parents to Chariton in 1867 and later attended the Episcopal school at Dubuque. She then returned to Tennessee where in 1871 she was married in Dandridge to Brigadier General Joel Allen Dewey, a union officer, and who died two years later.
They were the parents of a son, Walter H. Dewey, and during the remainder of her life this mother and son were inseparable companions, and their devotion to each other has been remarkable. In 1885 Mrs. Dewey and son came to Chariton and this place has since been her home.
Those who have been acquainted with her for years found in her every essential characteristic of a good woman in the broadest term the word can be applied, and her kindness and sweet disposition were appreciated deeply by all who knew her. She was a woman of strong character and her influence was always on the side of right, and people always knew which banner she was marching under.
She was a pioneer suffragist, a W.C.T.U. worker, a dry Democrat, and an Episcopalian. She was active in every movement for the good of the community, helped to build the moral structure of our present civilization, and the benefit of her work cannot be measured.
Her activities embraced business, religion, social service and charity. Many are the needy who have found comfort and relief from her liberal heart and helping hands. She was the most delightful company and loved to lighten the hearts of everyone about her. She not only displayed rare business ability and tact, but she possessed many charming qualities.
She was the financial founder of the Hawkeye Produce Company, and assisted in the establishment of the Chariton Free Public Library, being the second president of the Library board. She presided at the ceremonies and formally laid the corner stone of the present library building, said to be one of the first women to officiate as such a ceremony. Thirty years ago she and her mother and sister built up the east half of the south side of the square. Of late years she had retired from general activities.
Her gifts and donations to charities were many and she had scattered flowers of love and hope along the path she trod in this life. It may be summed up that Victoria Dewey was a woman who, in her long walk of life, tried to do her duty and follow the guidance of God, the Holy Spirit.
Her death marks the passing of a noble life, and all who knew her feel they have sustained a personal loss. She had a host of friends who regret to part with her even though her years were many, and the sympathy of the entire community will be extended to the sorrowing ones.
She is survived by her son, Walter H. Dewey, her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Dewey, and two grandchildren, Jane and Allen Leonard Dewey, also a cousin, Mrs. P. H. Dick, all of this place, and other relatives.
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