Son of Edward & Elizabeth (DECKER) IRWIN. Husband of Elizabeth ZECK (1) and Priscilla B. TREAT (2). Father of John IRWIN, Julia (IRWIN) PIXLEY, Harry IRWIN, Ruth (IRWIN) CARTER, Edward IRWIN, Mary E. (IRWIN) CURTIS, Charity (IRWIN) JOHNSTON, Virginia (IRWIN) WURTZABAUGH, Cordelia (IRWIN) EDWARDS.
Obituary:
Eben Irwin died at the home of his son, Ed, Tuesday morning, of old age. He was past 90 years; he was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., Jan. 28, 1822; he married Miss Pracilla B. Trat March 22, 1855; eight children were born to this union; she died March 4, 1883. The living children are: Mrs. Win Pixley of Burnham, Minn.; Harry Irwin, Chadron, Neb.; Mrs. Chattie Johnson, Spirit Lake,; Mrs. Gene Curtis, Missouri, and Ed Irwin and Mrs. Cora Edwards of Irwin. He was a pioneer of Jefferson township, coming here in 1876, and knew the hardships of the early settlers. He was buried in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery Wednesday; funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Peer of Kirkman.
from contributor #47102630:
"EBENEZER IRWIN is a native of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 28, 1821. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Decker) Irwin, natives of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Until he was fifteen years old he lived on a farm in his native county; he then worked on the Pennsylvania Canal through the summer seasons for six or seven years. After leaving the canal he was employed in the Cambria Iron Works where he remained for several years. He also worked in the rolling mills for three years, after which he came to Iowa in 1861, and settled In Washington County, where he engaged in farming; he has since followed agricultural pursuits.
Mr. Irwin was married May 22, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth Zech, a native of York County, Pennsylvania, who died in 1849; this union resulted in one child - John S., who died in Washington County, Iowa, aged thirty-four years. Mr. Irwin was again married March 22, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Treat, daughter of Laban Treat; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 28, 1827. The result of this union was nine children - Julia, wife of Winfield Pixley; Harry, Ruth, Edward,Emma, Chattie and Jennie, twins, Jennie being the wife of Willson Wurtzbaugh; Cornelia, and John. Ruth, Julia, Chattie and Jennie have all been engaged in school work. In February, 1876, Mr. Irwin and family came to Shelby County, Iowa, and settled in Jefferson Township on a farm of 160 acres of partially improved land. Here he has made his home, adding many valuable improvements in the way of erecting buildings and planting a grove. All the surroundings bespeak the thrift and energy of the owner. Mr. Irwin has done much toward the opening up and improving of the surrounding country, and has served as justice of the peace and on the board of education. He is a Republican, and stands by his party. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were among the promoters and workers in the founding of the society at Irwin, Mrs. Irwin died March 18, 1883. When they first came to, Iowa they suffered many privations, but faced all hardships with true pioneer spirit. Mr. Irwin is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and in every way is a worthy citizen.
Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 569-570. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs."
Obituary:
Eben Irwin died at the home of his son, Ed, Tuesday morning, of old age. He was past 90 years; he was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., Jan. 28, 1822; he married Miss Pracilla B. Trat March 22, 1855; eight children were born to this union; she died March 4, 1883. The living children are: Mrs. Win Pixley of Burnham, Minn.; Harry Irwin, Chadron, Neb.; Mrs. Chattie Johnson, Spirit Lake,; Mrs. Gene Curtis, Missouri, and Ed Irwin and Mrs. Cora Edwards of Irwin. He was a pioneer of Jefferson township, coming here in 1876, and knew the hardships of the early settlers. He was buried in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery Wednesday; funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Peer of Kirkman.
from contributor #47102630:
"EBENEZER IRWIN is a native of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 28, 1821. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Decker) Irwin, natives of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Until he was fifteen years old he lived on a farm in his native county; he then worked on the Pennsylvania Canal through the summer seasons for six or seven years. After leaving the canal he was employed in the Cambria Iron Works where he remained for several years. He also worked in the rolling mills for three years, after which he came to Iowa in 1861, and settled In Washington County, where he engaged in farming; he has since followed agricultural pursuits.
Mr. Irwin was married May 22, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth Zech, a native of York County, Pennsylvania, who died in 1849; this union resulted in one child - John S., who died in Washington County, Iowa, aged thirty-four years. Mr. Irwin was again married March 22, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Treat, daughter of Laban Treat; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 28, 1827. The result of this union was nine children - Julia, wife of Winfield Pixley; Harry, Ruth, Edward,Emma, Chattie and Jennie, twins, Jennie being the wife of Willson Wurtzbaugh; Cornelia, and John. Ruth, Julia, Chattie and Jennie have all been engaged in school work. In February, 1876, Mr. Irwin and family came to Shelby County, Iowa, and settled in Jefferson Township on a farm of 160 acres of partially improved land. Here he has made his home, adding many valuable improvements in the way of erecting buildings and planting a grove. All the surroundings bespeak the thrift and energy of the owner. Mr. Irwin has done much toward the opening up and improving of the surrounding country, and has served as justice of the peace and on the board of education. He is a Republican, and stands by his party. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were among the promoters and workers in the founding of the society at Irwin, Mrs. Irwin died March 18, 1883. When they first came to, Iowa they suffered many privations, but faced all hardships with true pioneer spirit. Mr. Irwin is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and in every way is a worthy citizen.
Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 569-570. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs."
Son of Edward & Elizabeth (DECKER) IRWIN. Husband of Elizabeth ZECK (1) and Priscilla B. TREAT (2). Father of John IRWIN, Julia (IRWIN) PIXLEY, Harry IRWIN, Ruth (IRWIN) CARTER, Edward IRWIN, Mary E. (IRWIN) CURTIS, Charity (IRWIN) JOHNSTON, Virginia (IRWIN) WURTZABAUGH, Cordelia (IRWIN) EDWARDS.
Obituary:
Eben Irwin died at the home of his son, Ed, Tuesday morning, of old age. He was past 90 years; he was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., Jan. 28, 1822; he married Miss Pracilla B. Trat March 22, 1855; eight children were born to this union; she died March 4, 1883. The living children are: Mrs. Win Pixley of Burnham, Minn.; Harry Irwin, Chadron, Neb.; Mrs. Chattie Johnson, Spirit Lake,; Mrs. Gene Curtis, Missouri, and Ed Irwin and Mrs. Cora Edwards of Irwin. He was a pioneer of Jefferson township, coming here in 1876, and knew the hardships of the early settlers. He was buried in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery Wednesday; funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Peer of Kirkman.
from contributor #47102630:
"EBENEZER IRWIN is a native of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 28, 1821. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Decker) Irwin, natives of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Until he was fifteen years old he lived on a farm in his native county; he then worked on the Pennsylvania Canal through the summer seasons for six or seven years. After leaving the canal he was employed in the Cambria Iron Works where he remained for several years. He also worked in the rolling mills for three years, after which he came to Iowa in 1861, and settled In Washington County, where he engaged in farming; he has since followed agricultural pursuits.
Mr. Irwin was married May 22, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth Zech, a native of York County, Pennsylvania, who died in 1849; this union resulted in one child - John S., who died in Washington County, Iowa, aged thirty-four years. Mr. Irwin was again married March 22, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Treat, daughter of Laban Treat; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 28, 1827. The result of this union was nine children - Julia, wife of Winfield Pixley; Harry, Ruth, Edward,Emma, Chattie and Jennie, twins, Jennie being the wife of Willson Wurtzbaugh; Cornelia, and John. Ruth, Julia, Chattie and Jennie have all been engaged in school work. In February, 1876, Mr. Irwin and family came to Shelby County, Iowa, and settled in Jefferson Township on a farm of 160 acres of partially improved land. Here he has made his home, adding many valuable improvements in the way of erecting buildings and planting a grove. All the surroundings bespeak the thrift and energy of the owner. Mr. Irwin has done much toward the opening up and improving of the surrounding country, and has served as justice of the peace and on the board of education. He is a Republican, and stands by his party. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were among the promoters and workers in the founding of the society at Irwin, Mrs. Irwin died March 18, 1883. When they first came to, Iowa they suffered many privations, but faced all hardships with true pioneer spirit. Mr. Irwin is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and in every way is a worthy citizen.
Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 569-570. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs."
Obituary:
Eben Irwin died at the home of his son, Ed, Tuesday morning, of old age. He was past 90 years; he was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., Jan. 28, 1822; he married Miss Pracilla B. Trat March 22, 1855; eight children were born to this union; she died March 4, 1883. The living children are: Mrs. Win Pixley of Burnham, Minn.; Harry Irwin, Chadron, Neb.; Mrs. Chattie Johnson, Spirit Lake,; Mrs. Gene Curtis, Missouri, and Ed Irwin and Mrs. Cora Edwards of Irwin. He was a pioneer of Jefferson township, coming here in 1876, and knew the hardships of the early settlers. He was buried in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery Wednesday; funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister, Rev. Peer of Kirkman.
from contributor #47102630:
"EBENEZER IRWIN is a native of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 28, 1821. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Decker) Irwin, natives of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Until he was fifteen years old he lived on a farm in his native county; he then worked on the Pennsylvania Canal through the summer seasons for six or seven years. After leaving the canal he was employed in the Cambria Iron Works where he remained for several years. He also worked in the rolling mills for three years, after which he came to Iowa in 1861, and settled In Washington County, where he engaged in farming; he has since followed agricultural pursuits.
Mr. Irwin was married May 22, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth Zech, a native of York County, Pennsylvania, who died in 1849; this union resulted in one child - John S., who died in Washington County, Iowa, aged thirty-four years. Mr. Irwin was again married March 22, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Treat, daughter of Laban Treat; she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 28, 1827. The result of this union was nine children - Julia, wife of Winfield Pixley; Harry, Ruth, Edward,Emma, Chattie and Jennie, twins, Jennie being the wife of Willson Wurtzbaugh; Cornelia, and John. Ruth, Julia, Chattie and Jennie have all been engaged in school work. In February, 1876, Mr. Irwin and family came to Shelby County, Iowa, and settled in Jefferson Township on a farm of 160 acres of partially improved land. Here he has made his home, adding many valuable improvements in the way of erecting buildings and planting a grove. All the surroundings bespeak the thrift and energy of the owner. Mr. Irwin has done much toward the opening up and improving of the surrounding country, and has served as justice of the peace and on the board of education. He is a Republican, and stands by his party. He and his wife are zealous members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were among the promoters and workers in the founding of the society at Irwin, Mrs. Irwin died March 18, 1883. When they first came to, Iowa they suffered many privations, but faced all hardships with true pioneer spirit. Mr. Irwin is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and in every way is a worthy citizen.
Source: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 569-570. Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs."
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