Conrad M. Tharp passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Ellison, near Unionville, Iowa, Saturday, September 11, 1926, 10 o'clock p.m. at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 4 days.
In February 1858, he was united in marriage with Margrete Sidwell, who preceded him in death 18 years. To this union was born eight children, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. W. T. Ellison of Unionville, Ia.; Mrs. Ben Elder of Ottumwa; Mrs. Silas Matherley of Moravia; Mrs Walter Clark of Udell; Chas. Tharp of West Grove; W. M. Tharp of Bloomfield; Emery Tharp of Omaha, Neb.; and Ed Tharp of Colorado.
Besides the children, he leaves to mourn his death one brother, Nathan Tharp and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Miller and Mrs. Sarah Humphreys, all residing in Nebraska; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ellison, Monday, Sept. 13, at 1 o'clock. Interment was made in the Center cemetery (aka Mounts Cemetery) near Ash Grove. Rev. L. D. Easton, pastor of the Unionville Baptist church was the officiating minister.
ref: Bloomfield Democrat of 16 Sept 1926/
& courtesy GaryM #47588798
Conrad M. Tharp passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. T. Ellison, near Unionville, Iowa, Saturday, September 11, 1926, 10 o'clock p.m. at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 4 days.
In February 1858, he was united in marriage with Margrete Sidwell, who preceded him in death 18 years. To this union was born eight children, all of whom are living. They are Mrs. W. T. Ellison of Unionville, Ia.; Mrs. Ben Elder of Ottumwa; Mrs. Silas Matherley of Moravia; Mrs Walter Clark of Udell; Chas. Tharp of West Grove; W. M. Tharp of Bloomfield; Emery Tharp of Omaha, Neb.; and Ed Tharp of Colorado.
Besides the children, he leaves to mourn his death one brother, Nathan Tharp and two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Miller and Mrs. Sarah Humphreys, all residing in Nebraska; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ellison, Monday, Sept. 13, at 1 o'clock. Interment was made in the Center cemetery (aka Mounts Cemetery) near Ash Grove. Rev. L. D. Easton, pastor of the Unionville Baptist church was the officiating minister.
ref: Bloomfield Democrat of 16 Sept 1926/
& courtesy GaryM #47588798
Gravesite Details
Conrad was mistakenly reported as Union vet on an old cemetery record.
Family Members
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Augustus Milton Tharp
1830–1920
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Martha Ann Tharp Carter
1834–1881
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Cassandra Virginia "Cassie" Tharp Carter
1840–1916
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Pvt Nathan Dee Tharp
1842–1938
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Nancy A. Tharp Magee
1845–1894
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Sarah Francis Tharp Mize
1847–1939
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Helen M. "Lody" Tharp Wilcox
1849–1921
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Christina Evelyn "Tennie" Tharp Smith
1851–1924
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