Abram Dewees, son of Jesse and Margret (Fisher) Dewees, was born in Iroquois Township, Newton County, March 6th, 1864, and departed this life at 11:45 P.M. May 20th, 1943 at his home in Brook, aged 79 years, 2 months and 14 days.
On February 8th, 1883 he was united in marriage to Ida May McClintock and they established their home on the farm now occupied by their son.
Two children were born of this union, J. Frank Dewees and Mrs. Effie Bell, both of Brook.
In 1908 they moved to Brook where he has since resided.
He served as county commissioner of Newton county for several years and eight years as township assessor. He was a man whose opinion was often sought on matters of importance, and whose opinion was always carefully weighed before being given.
He helped in the development of Newton County, being ever alert and busy with any move he considered as a means to make life more favorable or more pleasant for all.
He was a member of the town board which membership he had held for several years.
Was a member of the Methodist Church of Brook, moving his membership into Brook from the Congregation that worshiped in the Iroquois school house.
Was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Brook, and last year was awarded his 50th year jewel. Was also a member of Grand Lodge.
Since last autumn he has been failing in health, and was so appreciative of the kindnesses shown him and his wife during their illness.
They quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 8th, 1943, he being too ill to have guests.
He has lived an active, useful and prosperous life, and will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, one son, one daughter, three granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandsons. Also three brothers, William, of North Vernon, Wash.; Frank, of Brook; and Clay, of Rensselaer; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Arnold, of Portland, Oregon, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stath, preceded him in death.
The Brook Reporter (Brook, Indiana) May 27, 1943 Page 1 & 5
On February 8th, 1883 he was united in marriage to Ida May McClintock and they established their home on the farm now occupied by their son.
Two children were born of this union, J. Frank Dewees and Mrs. Effie Bell, both of Brook.
In 1908 they moved to Brook where he has since resided.
He served as county commissioner of Newton county for several years and eight years as township assessor. He was a man whose opinion was often sought on matters of importance, and whose opinion was always carefully weighed before being given.
He helped in the development of Newton County, being ever alert and busy with any move he considered as a means to make life more favorable or more pleasant for all.
He was a member of the town board which membership he had held for several years.
Was a member of the Methodist Church of Brook, moving his membership into Brook from the Congregation that worshiped in the Iroquois school house.
Was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Brook, and last year was awarded his 50th year jewel. Was also a member of Grand Lodge.
Since last autumn he has been failing in health, and was so appreciative of the kindnesses shown him and his wife during their illness.
They quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 8th, 1943, he being too ill to have guests.
He has lived an active, useful and prosperous life, and will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, one son, one daughter, three granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandsons. Also three brothers, William, of North Vernon, Wash.; Frank, of Brook; and Clay, of Rensselaer; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Arnold, of Portland, Oregon, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stath, preceded him in death.
The Brook Reporter (Brook, Indiana) May 27, 1943 Page 1 & 5
Abram Dewees, son of Jesse and Margret (Fisher) Dewees, was born in Iroquois Township, Newton County, March 6th, 1864, and departed this life at 11:45 P.M. May 20th, 1943 at his home in Brook, aged 79 years, 2 months and 14 days.
On February 8th, 1883 he was united in marriage to Ida May McClintock and they established their home on the farm now occupied by their son.
Two children were born of this union, J. Frank Dewees and Mrs. Effie Bell, both of Brook.
In 1908 they moved to Brook where he has since resided.
He served as county commissioner of Newton county for several years and eight years as township assessor. He was a man whose opinion was often sought on matters of importance, and whose opinion was always carefully weighed before being given.
He helped in the development of Newton County, being ever alert and busy with any move he considered as a means to make life more favorable or more pleasant for all.
He was a member of the town board which membership he had held for several years.
Was a member of the Methodist Church of Brook, moving his membership into Brook from the Congregation that worshiped in the Iroquois school house.
Was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Brook, and last year was awarded his 50th year jewel. Was also a member of Grand Lodge.
Since last autumn he has been failing in health, and was so appreciative of the kindnesses shown him and his wife during their illness.
They quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 8th, 1943, he being too ill to have guests.
He has lived an active, useful and prosperous life, and will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, one son, one daughter, three granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandsons. Also three brothers, William, of North Vernon, Wash.; Frank, of Brook; and Clay, of Rensselaer; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Arnold, of Portland, Oregon, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stath, preceded him in death.
The Brook Reporter (Brook, Indiana) May 27, 1943 Page 1 & 5
On February 8th, 1883 he was united in marriage to Ida May McClintock and they established their home on the farm now occupied by their son.
Two children were born of this union, J. Frank Dewees and Mrs. Effie Bell, both of Brook.
In 1908 they moved to Brook where he has since resided.
He served as county commissioner of Newton county for several years and eight years as township assessor. He was a man whose opinion was often sought on matters of importance, and whose opinion was always carefully weighed before being given.
He helped in the development of Newton County, being ever alert and busy with any move he considered as a means to make life more favorable or more pleasant for all.
He was a member of the town board which membership he had held for several years.
Was a member of the Methodist Church of Brook, moving his membership into Brook from the Congregation that worshiped in the Iroquois school house.
Was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Brook, and last year was awarded his 50th year jewel. Was also a member of Grand Lodge.
Since last autumn he has been failing in health, and was so appreciative of the kindnesses shown him and his wife during their illness.
They quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 8th, 1943, he being too ill to have guests.
He has lived an active, useful and prosperous life, and will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves to mourn his going his wife, one son, one daughter, three granddaughters, one grandson and two great grandsons. Also three brothers, William, of North Vernon, Wash.; Frank, of Brook; and Clay, of Rensselaer; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Arnold, of Portland, Oregon, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Two brothers and one sister, Mrs. Mary Stath, preceded him in death.
The Brook Reporter (Brook, Indiana) May 27, 1943 Page 1 & 5
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