Winterset Madisonian - October 1913
Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly
Early Settler of Ohio Township, Passed Away At Home in Winterset
The people of Winterset were greatly shocked last Sunday morning by the announcement of the death of Thomas Husted. Especially were his old comrades of the Grand Army surprised and pained, by the unexpected tidings. He had been meeting with the veterans very regularly at their stated meetings, and until the death of his wife, a few weeks previous, was always sprightly and apparently in robust health. The loss of his faithful companion made a marked change in his demeanor, but it was supposed that this affliction would be alleviated by the passing days, and that he would be one of the last of that heroic band to receive the final discharge. Mr. Husted was a brave and faithful soldier during the war of the rebellion, of massive form and commanding presence. In civil life, he was industrious, honest and capable in all the vicissitudes and engagements of his calling. Beginning with nothing but a good name and a vigorous constitution, he accumulated a competency which he enjoyed and shared with his numberous offspring like an historic patriarch whom he resembled and which he in fact was.
The obsequies began Tuesday morning, at the family home on Summit street, where a short service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Pruitt, followed by the beautiful ritual service of the G. A. R., conducted by the commande of the post, John McAndrew. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Peru, where a more extended service was held, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams of St. Charles, attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. The body was laid away in the beautiful Ebeneezer cemetery, in sight of the old Husted home.
Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Iowa and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served till the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he
bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty three years, when the family removed to Winterset.
He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death.
During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of Old Ebeneezer church, when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church there and was immediately appointed an official member, and faithfuly performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years, he was excused from this obligation.
The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin all of whom were present at the funeral except Frank, of Washington, D. C. and Robert, of Osceola who died a few months ago.
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FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM
"THE HUSTED FAMILY, DESCENDANTS OF JOHN & NANCY (CONNOR) HUSTED"
BY DELLA MAE SPURGIN OF WINTERSET, IOWA:
Thomas Husted was born April 30, 1844 near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa the son of Peter Husted and Phoebe Rachel (Wescott) Husted. His parents had come from Cumberland County, New Jersey about 1833 to Decatur County, Indiana. About 1842 the family moved to Des Moines County, Iowa where Thomas was born. In 1854 the family moved to a farm near Murray in Clarke County, Iowa.
Thomas Husted enlisted on July 8, 1862 at Prairie Grove, located in Washington Township, Clarke County. Prairie Grove was a post office, store and home. He served as a soldier in the Union Army. He was a Private in Company B, 18th Iowa Infantry and was in the battles of Springfield, Missouri, Lutonia, Prairie De Ann and Poison Springs. On one occasion he sustained a slight gunshot wound in his neck. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas July 14, 1865 and returned to his parents' home in Clarke County.
On October 26, 1865 Thomas was united in marriage with Mary Susan (Sukie) Means Fowler (widow of Thomas M. Fowler who died of typhoid contracted in the Civil War. During their brief marriage, she had given birth and lost two infant children). Mary was born march 20, 1843 in Indiana, the daughter of William Fletcher Means and Eliza Holstein Means. In 1856, at age 13, Mary came to Iowa with her two sisters and their widowed Mother, Eliza. Eliza Means homesteaded in Scott Township, Madison County, Iowa, and later married George Washington (Washie) Reager. They lived in or near Peru, Walnut Township in Madison County, Iowa. Mary was an excellent horsewoman. Thomas and Mary both rode horseback to Osceola for their wedding.
Thomas and Mary farmed in Sections 8 and 17 in Ohio Township and reared their family on this farm. Their first home was in a log house where their first three children were born. Then they built a two story frame house, with two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs. The large upstairs bedrooms were where the boys slept. They had been married several years and had a succession of boys, the first 5 of what would be their 11 children, were boys. Susan needed help with the housework, so two of the boys: Elvin and Charlie, took turns with household duties week by week, until there were girls old enough to help.
The Husteds were a fun loving family and played many practical jokes on each other and birthdays were a particularly hazardous time. Thomas was playfully called Cap'n, and one year, on the evening of his birthday when going upstairs to make bed checks, he stepped into a pan of ice water. As he jumped out, a pan of cold water was thrown on him from above. When he was able to make his way up the stairs in soaking wet pyjamas, all the boys were sound asleep looking innocent as little lambs.
Thomas Husted never used bad language, but one day the boys heard him, very much provoked at something, say "Dol garn it!" The boys thought that was the funniest thing they ever heard and ran to the house and tattled to their Mother. Then agreed they'd have to take him out behind the barn and teach him to swear properly.
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Thomas Husted was a member of Pitzer Post no. 55 G.A.R. and gave his political endorsement to the Republican party. he and Mary were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was buried 7 Oct 1913, Ebenezer Cemetery, Walnut Township, Madison Co., IA
Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly
Early Settler of Ohio Township, Passed Away At Home in Winterset
The people of Winterset were greatly shocked last Sunday morning by the announcement of the death of Thomas Husted. Especially were his old comrades of the Grand Army surprised and pained, by the unexpected tidings. He had been meeting with the veterans very regularly at their stated meetings, and until the death of his wife, a few weeks previous, was always sprightly and apparently in robust health. The loss of his faithful companion made a marked change in his demeanor, but it was supposed that this affliction would be alleviated by the passing days, and that he would be one of the last of that heroic band to receive the final discharge. Mr. Husted was a brave and faithful soldier during the war of the rebellion, of massive form and commanding presence. In civil life, he was industrious, honest and capable in all the vicissitudes and engagements of his calling. Beginning with nothing but a good name and a vigorous constitution, he accumulated a competency which he enjoyed and shared with his numberous offspring like an historic patriarch whom he resembled and which he in fact was.
The obsequies began Tuesday morning, at the family home on Summit street, where a short service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Pruitt, followed by the beautiful ritual service of the G. A. R., conducted by the commande of the post, John McAndrew. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Peru, where a more extended service was held, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams of St. Charles, attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. The body was laid away in the beautiful Ebeneezer cemetery, in sight of the old Husted home.
Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Iowa and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served till the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he
bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty three years, when the family removed to Winterset.
He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death.
During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of Old Ebeneezer church, when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church there and was immediately appointed an official member, and faithfuly performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years, he was excused from this obligation.
The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin all of whom were present at the funeral except Frank, of Washington, D. C. and Robert, of Osceola who died a few months ago.
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FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM
"THE HUSTED FAMILY, DESCENDANTS OF JOHN & NANCY (CONNOR) HUSTED"
BY DELLA MAE SPURGIN OF WINTERSET, IOWA:
Thomas Husted was born April 30, 1844 near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa the son of Peter Husted and Phoebe Rachel (Wescott) Husted. His parents had come from Cumberland County, New Jersey about 1833 to Decatur County, Indiana. About 1842 the family moved to Des Moines County, Iowa where Thomas was born. In 1854 the family moved to a farm near Murray in Clarke County, Iowa.
Thomas Husted enlisted on July 8, 1862 at Prairie Grove, located in Washington Township, Clarke County. Prairie Grove was a post office, store and home. He served as a soldier in the Union Army. He was a Private in Company B, 18th Iowa Infantry and was in the battles of Springfield, Missouri, Lutonia, Prairie De Ann and Poison Springs. On one occasion he sustained a slight gunshot wound in his neck. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas July 14, 1865 and returned to his parents' home in Clarke County.
On October 26, 1865 Thomas was united in marriage with Mary Susan (Sukie) Means Fowler (widow of Thomas M. Fowler who died of typhoid contracted in the Civil War. During their brief marriage, she had given birth and lost two infant children). Mary was born march 20, 1843 in Indiana, the daughter of William Fletcher Means and Eliza Holstein Means. In 1856, at age 13, Mary came to Iowa with her two sisters and their widowed Mother, Eliza. Eliza Means homesteaded in Scott Township, Madison County, Iowa, and later married George Washington (Washie) Reager. They lived in or near Peru, Walnut Township in Madison County, Iowa. Mary was an excellent horsewoman. Thomas and Mary both rode horseback to Osceola for their wedding.
Thomas and Mary farmed in Sections 8 and 17 in Ohio Township and reared their family on this farm. Their first home was in a log house where their first three children were born. Then they built a two story frame house, with two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs. The large upstairs bedrooms were where the boys slept. They had been married several years and had a succession of boys, the first 5 of what would be their 11 children, were boys. Susan needed help with the housework, so two of the boys: Elvin and Charlie, took turns with household duties week by week, until there were girls old enough to help.
The Husteds were a fun loving family and played many practical jokes on each other and birthdays were a particularly hazardous time. Thomas was playfully called Cap'n, and one year, on the evening of his birthday when going upstairs to make bed checks, he stepped into a pan of ice water. As he jumped out, a pan of cold water was thrown on him from above. When he was able to make his way up the stairs in soaking wet pyjamas, all the boys were sound asleep looking innocent as little lambs.
Thomas Husted never used bad language, but one day the boys heard him, very much provoked at something, say "Dol garn it!" The boys thought that was the funniest thing they ever heard and ran to the house and tattled to their Mother. Then agreed they'd have to take him out behind the barn and teach him to swear properly.
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Thomas Husted was a member of Pitzer Post no. 55 G.A.R. and gave his political endorsement to the Republican party. he and Mary were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was buried 7 Oct 1913, Ebenezer Cemetery, Walnut Township, Madison Co., IA
Winterset Madisonian - October 1913
Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly
Early Settler of Ohio Township, Passed Away At Home in Winterset
The people of Winterset were greatly shocked last Sunday morning by the announcement of the death of Thomas Husted. Especially were his old comrades of the Grand Army surprised and pained, by the unexpected tidings. He had been meeting with the veterans very regularly at their stated meetings, and until the death of his wife, a few weeks previous, was always sprightly and apparently in robust health. The loss of his faithful companion made a marked change in his demeanor, but it was supposed that this affliction would be alleviated by the passing days, and that he would be one of the last of that heroic band to receive the final discharge. Mr. Husted was a brave and faithful soldier during the war of the rebellion, of massive form and commanding presence. In civil life, he was industrious, honest and capable in all the vicissitudes and engagements of his calling. Beginning with nothing but a good name and a vigorous constitution, he accumulated a competency which he enjoyed and shared with his numberous offspring like an historic patriarch whom he resembled and which he in fact was.
The obsequies began Tuesday morning, at the family home on Summit street, where a short service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Pruitt, followed by the beautiful ritual service of the G. A. R., conducted by the commande of the post, John McAndrew. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Peru, where a more extended service was held, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams of St. Charles, attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. The body was laid away in the beautiful Ebeneezer cemetery, in sight of the old Husted home.
Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Iowa and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served till the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he
bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty three years, when the family removed to Winterset.
He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death.
During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of Old Ebeneezer church, when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church there and was immediately appointed an official member, and faithfuly performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years, he was excused from this obligation.
The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin all of whom were present at the funeral except Frank, of Washington, D. C. and Robert, of Osceola who died a few months ago.
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FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM
"THE HUSTED FAMILY, DESCENDANTS OF JOHN & NANCY (CONNOR) HUSTED"
BY DELLA MAE SPURGIN OF WINTERSET, IOWA:
Thomas Husted was born April 30, 1844 near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa the son of Peter Husted and Phoebe Rachel (Wescott) Husted. His parents had come from Cumberland County, New Jersey about 1833 to Decatur County, Indiana. About 1842 the family moved to Des Moines County, Iowa where Thomas was born. In 1854 the family moved to a farm near Murray in Clarke County, Iowa.
Thomas Husted enlisted on July 8, 1862 at Prairie Grove, located in Washington Township, Clarke County. Prairie Grove was a post office, store and home. He served as a soldier in the Union Army. He was a Private in Company B, 18th Iowa Infantry and was in the battles of Springfield, Missouri, Lutonia, Prairie De Ann and Poison Springs. On one occasion he sustained a slight gunshot wound in his neck. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas July 14, 1865 and returned to his parents' home in Clarke County.
On October 26, 1865 Thomas was united in marriage with Mary Susan (Sukie) Means Fowler (widow of Thomas M. Fowler who died of typhoid contracted in the Civil War. During their brief marriage, she had given birth and lost two infant children). Mary was born march 20, 1843 in Indiana, the daughter of William Fletcher Means and Eliza Holstein Means. In 1856, at age 13, Mary came to Iowa with her two sisters and their widowed Mother, Eliza. Eliza Means homesteaded in Scott Township, Madison County, Iowa, and later married George Washington (Washie) Reager. They lived in or near Peru, Walnut Township in Madison County, Iowa. Mary was an excellent horsewoman. Thomas and Mary both rode horseback to Osceola for their wedding.
Thomas and Mary farmed in Sections 8 and 17 in Ohio Township and reared their family on this farm. Their first home was in a log house where their first three children were born. Then they built a two story frame house, with two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs. The large upstairs bedrooms were where the boys slept. They had been married several years and had a succession of boys, the first 5 of what would be their 11 children, were boys. Susan needed help with the housework, so two of the boys: Elvin and Charlie, took turns with household duties week by week, until there were girls old enough to help.
The Husteds were a fun loving family and played many practical jokes on each other and birthdays were a particularly hazardous time. Thomas was playfully called Cap'n, and one year, on the evening of his birthday when going upstairs to make bed checks, he stepped into a pan of ice water. As he jumped out, a pan of cold water was thrown on him from above. When he was able to make his way up the stairs in soaking wet pyjamas, all the boys were sound asleep looking innocent as little lambs.
Thomas Husted never used bad language, but one day the boys heard him, very much provoked at something, say "Dol garn it!" The boys thought that was the funniest thing they ever heard and ran to the house and tattled to their Mother. Then agreed they'd have to take him out behind the barn and teach him to swear properly.
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Thomas Husted was a member of Pitzer Post no. 55 G.A.R. and gave his political endorsement to the Republican party. he and Mary were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was buried 7 Oct 1913, Ebenezer Cemetery, Walnut Township, Madison Co., IA
Thos. Husted Dies Suddenly
Early Settler of Ohio Township, Passed Away At Home in Winterset
The people of Winterset were greatly shocked last Sunday morning by the announcement of the death of Thomas Husted. Especially were his old comrades of the Grand Army surprised and pained, by the unexpected tidings. He had been meeting with the veterans very regularly at their stated meetings, and until the death of his wife, a few weeks previous, was always sprightly and apparently in robust health. The loss of his faithful companion made a marked change in his demeanor, but it was supposed that this affliction would be alleviated by the passing days, and that he would be one of the last of that heroic band to receive the final discharge. Mr. Husted was a brave and faithful soldier during the war of the rebellion, of massive form and commanding presence. In civil life, he was industrious, honest and capable in all the vicissitudes and engagements of his calling. Beginning with nothing but a good name and a vigorous constitution, he accumulated a competency which he enjoyed and shared with his numberous offspring like an historic patriarch whom he resembled and which he in fact was.
The obsequies began Tuesday morning, at the family home on Summit street, where a short service was conducted by Rev. J. J. Pruitt, followed by the beautiful ritual service of the G. A. R., conducted by the commande of the post, John McAndrew. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Peru, where a more extended service was held, conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams of St. Charles, attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors. The body was laid away in the beautiful Ebeneezer cemetery, in sight of the old Husted home.
Thomas Husted was born in Des Moines county, Iowa, near the village of Mediapolis, where an elder brother still resides. While yet a child his parents moved to Clarke county, Iowa and when seventeen years old, he enlisted in the 18th Iowa Infantry and served till the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Shortly after his return from the army, he was married to Mrs. Mary Susan Fowler, who passed away August 12, 1913. Immediately after his marriage he
bought a small farm of sixty acres in the west part of Ohio township, where he lived continuously for thirty three years, when the family removed to Winterset.
He was converted and joined the Methodist church early in life, and remained a consistent member until death.
During the time of his residence on the farm, he was an official member of Old Ebeneezer church, when he removed to Winterset he united with the Methodist church there and was immediately appointed an official member, and faithfuly performed his duties as such until on account of advanced years, he was excused from this obligation.
The children who grew to maturity were Frank, Robert, Charles, Elvin, Ora, Bell, Curtis, Rosa and Darwin all of whom were present at the funeral except Frank, of Washington, D. C. and Robert, of Osceola who died a few months ago.
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FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM
"THE HUSTED FAMILY, DESCENDANTS OF JOHN & NANCY (CONNOR) HUSTED"
BY DELLA MAE SPURGIN OF WINTERSET, IOWA:
Thomas Husted was born April 30, 1844 near Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa the son of Peter Husted and Phoebe Rachel (Wescott) Husted. His parents had come from Cumberland County, New Jersey about 1833 to Decatur County, Indiana. About 1842 the family moved to Des Moines County, Iowa where Thomas was born. In 1854 the family moved to a farm near Murray in Clarke County, Iowa.
Thomas Husted enlisted on July 8, 1862 at Prairie Grove, located in Washington Township, Clarke County. Prairie Grove was a post office, store and home. He served as a soldier in the Union Army. He was a Private in Company B, 18th Iowa Infantry and was in the battles of Springfield, Missouri, Lutonia, Prairie De Ann and Poison Springs. On one occasion he sustained a slight gunshot wound in his neck. He was mustered out at Little Rock, Arkansas July 14, 1865 and returned to his parents' home in Clarke County.
On October 26, 1865 Thomas was united in marriage with Mary Susan (Sukie) Means Fowler (widow of Thomas M. Fowler who died of typhoid contracted in the Civil War. During their brief marriage, she had given birth and lost two infant children). Mary was born march 20, 1843 in Indiana, the daughter of William Fletcher Means and Eliza Holstein Means. In 1856, at age 13, Mary came to Iowa with her two sisters and their widowed Mother, Eliza. Eliza Means homesteaded in Scott Township, Madison County, Iowa, and later married George Washington (Washie) Reager. They lived in or near Peru, Walnut Township in Madison County, Iowa. Mary was an excellent horsewoman. Thomas and Mary both rode horseback to Osceola for their wedding.
Thomas and Mary farmed in Sections 8 and 17 in Ohio Township and reared their family on this farm. Their first home was in a log house where their first three children were born. Then they built a two story frame house, with two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs. The large upstairs bedrooms were where the boys slept. They had been married several years and had a succession of boys, the first 5 of what would be their 11 children, were boys. Susan needed help with the housework, so two of the boys: Elvin and Charlie, took turns with household duties week by week, until there were girls old enough to help.
The Husteds were a fun loving family and played many practical jokes on each other and birthdays were a particularly hazardous time. Thomas was playfully called Cap'n, and one year, on the evening of his birthday when going upstairs to make bed checks, he stepped into a pan of ice water. As he jumped out, a pan of cold water was thrown on him from above. When he was able to make his way up the stairs in soaking wet pyjamas, all the boys were sound asleep looking innocent as little lambs.
Thomas Husted never used bad language, but one day the boys heard him, very much provoked at something, say "Dol garn it!" The boys thought that was the funniest thing they ever heard and ran to the house and tattled to their Mother. Then agreed they'd have to take him out behind the barn and teach him to swear properly.
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Thomas Husted was a member of Pitzer Post no. 55 G.A.R. and gave his political endorsement to the Republican party. he and Mary were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was buried 7 Oct 1913, Ebenezer Cemetery, Walnut Township, Madison Co., IA
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Thomas Husted, 1844-1913
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William Franklin Husted
1866–1924
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Horatio V Husted
1868–1869
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Robert S Husted
1870–1913
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Charles Ezra Husted
1871–1948
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Thomas Elvin Husted
1873–1954
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Ora Erastus Husted
1875–1954
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Cora Belle Husted Allen
1877–1966
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Harlan Curtis Husted
1878–1939
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1880–1936
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Arlando Darwin Husted
1882–1923
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Rosco V Husted
1884–1885
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Nora S Husted
1887–1887
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