Died at his home near Remsen, Iowa, March 11th, 1903, William Ellsworth. The deceased was born at Woodstock, Champaign county, Ohio, Sept 13, 1832 and was 70 years, 5 months, 28 days old.
He was the third child of Jacob B. and Sarah Ellsworth having eight brothers and one sister of whom only one brother is still living.
He was the father of eleven children, all of whom with his wife Abigail F. Lavina Ellsworth survive him. He was a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, coming to this county in 1868 and taking homestead in Elgin township where he lived until his death. Mr. Ellsworth took sick the first days of September last with a complication of disease and was rarely able to leave his bed thereafter. His sufferings were of such a character that few of the human family are called upon to endure so long and severe. They were indescribably great yet he endured all patiently and with resignation. About two months before his death he professed saving faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and died with full possession of his faculties and profession of saving efficacy of the faith he had in his Lord. His death was triumphant and was an exhortation to all who witnessed it. He desired to live that he might manifest the religion which he had neglected so long, yet this not being granted he was resigned.
Seven of his children were present at his funeral. Four that live in Ohio were not able to be present. The remains were followed from his residence where a short service was held in the German Lutheran church in Remsen where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Skaggs pastor of the M.E. church at Seney, who conducted all the service of the day. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Remsen. Thus a good man has gone to his reward. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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REMSEN. Belle Enterprise.
William Ellsworth, one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county, died at his home in Fredonia township on Wednesday, March 11, after a long and painful sickness with dropsy. Deceased was born in Woodstock, Ohio, on the 18 day of September, 1833. He came to Plymouth county in 1869. He leaves his widow and six [11] children to mourn his loss. Uncle Billy, as he was familiarly called was a straight, upright character, and as such he was liked by his neighbors and those he dealt with. May he rest in peace. - Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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From the ravages of death among the old friends and pioneers since I left home I begin to fear there will soon be none left to tell the story of pioneer days. I am reminded how my old comrades are passing away by the death of Wm. Swanzey. I shall miss the smiling face of mine host Lake Wheeler at Westfield. And Uncle Billy Ellsworth of Fredonia. Peace be to his memory. I recall the days away back in the early seventies when Uncle Billy, T. D. Romans and your humble servant held the Republican caucus out on the prairie in Fredonia township and elected ourselves delegates to the county convention. And Capt. B. F. Betsworth, the choicest prince of all pioneers. Deserving of the most extravagant benediction. I hope the minister who had the honor of pronounce hi s eulogy was able to do him justice. I well remember when he lived in the little log house on the Floyd where the bridge is located north of town. His log house was shelter and hospitable entertainment for all who might enter, even when his own family was to numerous he had to store them away in the granary. And no person ever went away unfed and no favor ungranted. I regret that I was not at home to pay a grateful tribute to his memory. - Yours truly, M. Hilbert. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 8, 1903, page 3.
He was the third child of Jacob B. and Sarah Ellsworth having eight brothers and one sister of whom only one brother is still living.
He was the father of eleven children, all of whom with his wife Abigail F. Lavina Ellsworth survive him. He was a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, coming to this county in 1868 and taking homestead in Elgin township where he lived until his death. Mr. Ellsworth took sick the first days of September last with a complication of disease and was rarely able to leave his bed thereafter. His sufferings were of such a character that few of the human family are called upon to endure so long and severe. They were indescribably great yet he endured all patiently and with resignation. About two months before his death he professed saving faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and died with full possession of his faculties and profession of saving efficacy of the faith he had in his Lord. His death was triumphant and was an exhortation to all who witnessed it. He desired to live that he might manifest the religion which he had neglected so long, yet this not being granted he was resigned.
Seven of his children were present at his funeral. Four that live in Ohio were not able to be present. The remains were followed from his residence where a short service was held in the German Lutheran church in Remsen where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Skaggs pastor of the M.E. church at Seney, who conducted all the service of the day. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Remsen. Thus a good man has gone to his reward. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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REMSEN. Belle Enterprise.
William Ellsworth, one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county, died at his home in Fredonia township on Wednesday, March 11, after a long and painful sickness with dropsy. Deceased was born in Woodstock, Ohio, on the 18 day of September, 1833. He came to Plymouth county in 1869. He leaves his widow and six [11] children to mourn his loss. Uncle Billy, as he was familiarly called was a straight, upright character, and as such he was liked by his neighbors and those he dealt with. May he rest in peace. - Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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From the ravages of death among the old friends and pioneers since I left home I begin to fear there will soon be none left to tell the story of pioneer days. I am reminded how my old comrades are passing away by the death of Wm. Swanzey. I shall miss the smiling face of mine host Lake Wheeler at Westfield. And Uncle Billy Ellsworth of Fredonia. Peace be to his memory. I recall the days away back in the early seventies when Uncle Billy, T. D. Romans and your humble servant held the Republican caucus out on the prairie in Fredonia township and elected ourselves delegates to the county convention. And Capt. B. F. Betsworth, the choicest prince of all pioneers. Deserving of the most extravagant benediction. I hope the minister who had the honor of pronounce hi s eulogy was able to do him justice. I well remember when he lived in the little log house on the Floyd where the bridge is located north of town. His log house was shelter and hospitable entertainment for all who might enter, even when his own family was to numerous he had to store them away in the granary. And no person ever went away unfed and no favor ungranted. I regret that I was not at home to pay a grateful tribute to his memory. - Yours truly, M. Hilbert. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 8, 1903, page 3.
Died at his home near Remsen, Iowa, March 11th, 1903, William Ellsworth. The deceased was born at Woodstock, Champaign county, Ohio, Sept 13, 1832 and was 70 years, 5 months, 28 days old.
He was the third child of Jacob B. and Sarah Ellsworth having eight brothers and one sister of whom only one brother is still living.
He was the father of eleven children, all of whom with his wife Abigail F. Lavina Ellsworth survive him. He was a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, coming to this county in 1868 and taking homestead in Elgin township where he lived until his death. Mr. Ellsworth took sick the first days of September last with a complication of disease and was rarely able to leave his bed thereafter. His sufferings were of such a character that few of the human family are called upon to endure so long and severe. They were indescribably great yet he endured all patiently and with resignation. About two months before his death he professed saving faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and died with full possession of his faculties and profession of saving efficacy of the faith he had in his Lord. His death was triumphant and was an exhortation to all who witnessed it. He desired to live that he might manifest the religion which he had neglected so long, yet this not being granted he was resigned.
Seven of his children were present at his funeral. Four that live in Ohio were not able to be present. The remains were followed from his residence where a short service was held in the German Lutheran church in Remsen where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Skaggs pastor of the M.E. church at Seney, who conducted all the service of the day. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Remsen. Thus a good man has gone to his reward. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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REMSEN. Belle Enterprise.
William Ellsworth, one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county, died at his home in Fredonia township on Wednesday, March 11, after a long and painful sickness with dropsy. Deceased was born in Woodstock, Ohio, on the 18 day of September, 1833. He came to Plymouth county in 1869. He leaves his widow and six [11] children to mourn his loss. Uncle Billy, as he was familiarly called was a straight, upright character, and as such he was liked by his neighbors and those he dealt with. May he rest in peace. - Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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From the ravages of death among the old friends and pioneers since I left home I begin to fear there will soon be none left to tell the story of pioneer days. I am reminded how my old comrades are passing away by the death of Wm. Swanzey. I shall miss the smiling face of mine host Lake Wheeler at Westfield. And Uncle Billy Ellsworth of Fredonia. Peace be to his memory. I recall the days away back in the early seventies when Uncle Billy, T. D. Romans and your humble servant held the Republican caucus out on the prairie in Fredonia township and elected ourselves delegates to the county convention. And Capt. B. F. Betsworth, the choicest prince of all pioneers. Deserving of the most extravagant benediction. I hope the minister who had the honor of pronounce hi s eulogy was able to do him justice. I well remember when he lived in the little log house on the Floyd where the bridge is located north of town. His log house was shelter and hospitable entertainment for all who might enter, even when his own family was to numerous he had to store them away in the granary. And no person ever went away unfed and no favor ungranted. I regret that I was not at home to pay a grateful tribute to his memory. - Yours truly, M. Hilbert. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 8, 1903, page 3.
He was the third child of Jacob B. and Sarah Ellsworth having eight brothers and one sister of whom only one brother is still living.
He was the father of eleven children, all of whom with his wife Abigail F. Lavina Ellsworth survive him. He was a pioneer resident of Plymouth county, coming to this county in 1868 and taking homestead in Elgin township where he lived until his death. Mr. Ellsworth took sick the first days of September last with a complication of disease and was rarely able to leave his bed thereafter. His sufferings were of such a character that few of the human family are called upon to endure so long and severe. They were indescribably great yet he endured all patiently and with resignation. About two months before his death he professed saving faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and died with full possession of his faculties and profession of saving efficacy of the faith he had in his Lord. His death was triumphant and was an exhortation to all who witnessed it. He desired to live that he might manifest the religion which he had neglected so long, yet this not being granted he was resigned.
Seven of his children were present at his funeral. Four that live in Ohio were not able to be present. The remains were followed from his residence where a short service was held in the German Lutheran church in Remsen where the funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. D. Skaggs pastor of the M.E. church at Seney, who conducted all the service of the day. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Remsen. Thus a good man has gone to his reward. - Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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REMSEN. Belle Enterprise.
William Ellsworth, one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county, died at his home in Fredonia township on Wednesday, March 11, after a long and painful sickness with dropsy. Deceased was born in Woodstock, Ohio, on the 18 day of September, 1833. He came to Plymouth county in 1869. He leaves his widow and six [11] children to mourn his loss. Uncle Billy, as he was familiarly called was a straight, upright character, and as such he was liked by his neighbors and those he dealt with. May he rest in peace. - Le Mars Semi Weekly Sentinel, March 17, 1903, page 1.
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From the ravages of death among the old friends and pioneers since I left home I begin to fear there will soon be none left to tell the story of pioneer days. I am reminded how my old comrades are passing away by the death of Wm. Swanzey. I shall miss the smiling face of mine host Lake Wheeler at Westfield. And Uncle Billy Ellsworth of Fredonia. Peace be to his memory. I recall the days away back in the early seventies when Uncle Billy, T. D. Romans and your humble servant held the Republican caucus out on the prairie in Fredonia township and elected ourselves delegates to the county convention. And Capt. B. F. Betsworth, the choicest prince of all pioneers. Deserving of the most extravagant benediction. I hope the minister who had the honor of pronounce hi s eulogy was able to do him justice. I well remember when he lived in the little log house on the Floyd where the bridge is located north of town. His log house was shelter and hospitable entertainment for all who might enter, even when his own family was to numerous he had to store them away in the granary. And no person ever went away unfed and no favor ungranted. I regret that I was not at home to pay a grateful tribute to his memory. - Yours truly, M. Hilbert. – Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 8, 1903, page 3.
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