wed 22 Dec 1853 Amy Holton in Pike Co, Oh
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 30, 1899
Joshua Farrel Dead
One of the Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens of Taylor County Passed Away
Joshua Farrel was born in Ross county, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1828 and passed away at his home in New Market, Iowa at 4:15 a. m. on Nov. 21, 1899, aged 71 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was buried in Memory cemetery at noon Nov. 22. His end was peaceful and painless. He retained his mental faculties up to the hour of his decease, recognizing members of his family to the last moment. He was in many respects a remarkable man. In person he was tall and commanding and patriarchal in appearance. He possessed a good English education and was well informed on all the topics of his time as well as in politics and religion and in his younger life was a public speaker of great force and power. He was a farmer by inclination and occupation, believing the life of a farmer to be the true source of wealth, contentment and happiness. He was retiring in disposition, honest, industrious and frugal and dispensed charity where the objects of his bounty were worthy of his beneficence. In politics he was a democrat and the honest candor with which he stated his views won and retained for him the respect of those who differed from him. In religion he was a protestant Methodist, having experienced religion at the early age of nineteen. He first united with that branch of the church but in removing to Iowa in 1858 he and his wife cast their lot with the M. E. church. Through a long business career, when the tide of fortune was against him, the God whom he had acknowledged in his youth never did forsake him. Oft in the still watches of the night, his loved companion heard him call on the Lord for succor in distress. On the bank of the river of death he left a statement of hope and encouragement for his children. He said to his daughter Eva: “Do not weep, all is well with me.” This simple yet sublime statement is a tower of strength to the Christian, that time cannot efface.
Joshua Farrel and Amy Holton, who survives him, were married in Pike county, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1853. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom reached the years of maturity. James Jesse died in infancy in 1863. Joshua Adolphus died in 1877, in his seventh year. His remaining children, Benj. F. [ranklin] Farrel, Ella D. Davison, Elizabeth J. Thompson, Nancy M. Snodgrass, Mary R.[setta] Lowry, Wm. Farrel, Eva E. Farrel and his beloved companion, were at his bedside when the death angel came. Joshua Farrel removed from Ohio to Wayne county, Iowa, in 1855, and from thence to Taylor county in 1858 and settled on his farm south of New Market, where he resided continuously for more than 40 years. He possessed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and it can be truly said that he lived respected and died lamented. He was made a master mason in Taylor county lodge No. 156 and rose to the degree of R. M. He was greatly attached to the institution. It was his request that after his death a chapter from the bible should be read, a hymn of praise be sung and a prayer offered for the protection and consolation of his family in his home, and that his remains be taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and interred with the beautiful rites and ceremonies of Masonry. The funeral services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Daniel Pruitt of the M. E. church. Those at the cemetery were conducted by Covenant Lodge No. 453, by master Randolph, of Taylor lodge, No. 156, acting as master of ceremonies. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of affliction.
Contributor: Julia Johnson (47176433) • [email protected]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 30, 1899
Joshua Farrel Dead
One of the Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens of Taylor County Passed Away
Joshua Farrel was born in Ross county, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1828 and passed away at his home in New Market, Iowa at 4:15 a. m. on Nov. 21, 1899, aged 71 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was buried in Memory cemetery at noon Nov. 22. His end was peaceful and painless. He retained his mental faculties up to the hour of his decease, recognizing members of his family to the last moment. He was in many respects a remarkable man. In person he was tall and commanding and patriarchal in appearance. He possessed a good English education and was well informed on all the topics of his time as well as in politics and religion and in his younger life was a public speaker of great force and power. He was a farmer by inclination and occupation, believing the life of a farmer to be the true source of wealth, contentment and happiness. He was retiring in disposition, honest, industrious and frugal and dispensed charity where the objects of his bounty were worthy of his beneficence. In politics he was a democrat and the honest candor with which he stated his views won and retained for him the respect of those who differed from him. In religion he was a protestant Methodist, having experienced religion at the early age of nineteen. He first united with that branch of the church but in removing to Iowa in 1858 he and his wife cast their lot with the M. E. church. Through a long business career, when the tide of fortune was against him, the God whom he had acknowledged in his youth never did forsake him. Oft in the still watches of the night, his loved companion heard him call on the Lord for succor in distress. On the bank of the river of death he left a statement of hope and encouragement for his children. He said to his daughter Eva: “Do not weep, all is well with me.” This simple yet sublime statement is a tower of strength to the Christian, that time cannot efface.
Joshua Farrel and Amy Holton, who survives him, were married in Pike county, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1853. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom reached the years of maturity. James Jesse died in infancy in 1863. Joshua Adolphus died in 1877, in his seventh year. His remaining children, Benj. F. [ranklin] Farrel, Ella D. Davison, Elizabeth J. Thompson, Nancy M. Snodgrass, Mary R.[setta] Lowry, Wm. Farrel, Eva E. Farrel and his beloved companion, were at his bedside when the death angel came. Joshua Farrel removed from Ohio to Wayne county, Iowa, in 1855, and from thence to Taylor county in 1858 and settled on his farm south of New Market, where he resided continuously for more than 40 years. He possessed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and it can be truly said that he lived respected and died lamented. He was made a master mason in Taylor county lodge No. 156 and rose to the degree of R. M. He was greatly attached to the institution. It was his request that after his death a chapter from the bible should be read, a hymn of praise be sung and a prayer offered for the protection and consolation of his family in his home, and that his remains be taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and interred with the beautiful rites and ceremonies of Masonry. The funeral services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Daniel Pruitt of the M. E. church. Those at the cemetery were conducted by Covenant Lodge No. 453, by master Randolph, of Taylor lodge, No. 156, acting as master of ceremonies. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of affliction.
Contributor: Julia Johnson (47176433) • [email protected]
wed 22 Dec 1853 Amy Holton in Pike Co, Oh
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 30, 1899
Joshua Farrel Dead
One of the Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens of Taylor County Passed Away
Joshua Farrel was born in Ross county, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1828 and passed away at his home in New Market, Iowa at 4:15 a. m. on Nov. 21, 1899, aged 71 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was buried in Memory cemetery at noon Nov. 22. His end was peaceful and painless. He retained his mental faculties up to the hour of his decease, recognizing members of his family to the last moment. He was in many respects a remarkable man. In person he was tall and commanding and patriarchal in appearance. He possessed a good English education and was well informed on all the topics of his time as well as in politics and religion and in his younger life was a public speaker of great force and power. He was a farmer by inclination and occupation, believing the life of a farmer to be the true source of wealth, contentment and happiness. He was retiring in disposition, honest, industrious and frugal and dispensed charity where the objects of his bounty were worthy of his beneficence. In politics he was a democrat and the honest candor with which he stated his views won and retained for him the respect of those who differed from him. In religion he was a protestant Methodist, having experienced religion at the early age of nineteen. He first united with that branch of the church but in removing to Iowa in 1858 he and his wife cast their lot with the M. E. church. Through a long business career, when the tide of fortune was against him, the God whom he had acknowledged in his youth never did forsake him. Oft in the still watches of the night, his loved companion heard him call on the Lord for succor in distress. On the bank of the river of death he left a statement of hope and encouragement for his children. He said to his daughter Eva: “Do not weep, all is well with me.” This simple yet sublime statement is a tower of strength to the Christian, that time cannot efface.
Joshua Farrel and Amy Holton, who survives him, were married in Pike county, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1853. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom reached the years of maturity. James Jesse died in infancy in 1863. Joshua Adolphus died in 1877, in his seventh year. His remaining children, Benj. F. [ranklin] Farrel, Ella D. Davison, Elizabeth J. Thompson, Nancy M. Snodgrass, Mary R.[setta] Lowry, Wm. Farrel, Eva E. Farrel and his beloved companion, were at his bedside when the death angel came. Joshua Farrel removed from Ohio to Wayne county, Iowa, in 1855, and from thence to Taylor county in 1858 and settled on his farm south of New Market, where he resided continuously for more than 40 years. He possessed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and it can be truly said that he lived respected and died lamented. He was made a master mason in Taylor county lodge No. 156 and rose to the degree of R. M. He was greatly attached to the institution. It was his request that after his death a chapter from the bible should be read, a hymn of praise be sung and a prayer offered for the protection and consolation of his family in his home, and that his remains be taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and interred with the beautiful rites and ceremonies of Masonry. The funeral services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Daniel Pruitt of the M. E. church. Those at the cemetery were conducted by Covenant Lodge No. 453, by master Randolph, of Taylor lodge, No. 156, acting as master of ceremonies. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of affliction.
Contributor: Julia Johnson (47176433) • [email protected]
Bedford Free Press (Bedford, Iowa), Thursday, November 30, 1899
Joshua Farrel Dead
One of the Oldest and Most Highly Respected Citizens of Taylor County Passed Away
Joshua Farrel was born in Ross county, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1828 and passed away at his home in New Market, Iowa at 4:15 a. m. on Nov. 21, 1899, aged 71 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was buried in Memory cemetery at noon Nov. 22. His end was peaceful and painless. He retained his mental faculties up to the hour of his decease, recognizing members of his family to the last moment. He was in many respects a remarkable man. In person he was tall and commanding and patriarchal in appearance. He possessed a good English education and was well informed on all the topics of his time as well as in politics and religion and in his younger life was a public speaker of great force and power. He was a farmer by inclination and occupation, believing the life of a farmer to be the true source of wealth, contentment and happiness. He was retiring in disposition, honest, industrious and frugal and dispensed charity where the objects of his bounty were worthy of his beneficence. In politics he was a democrat and the honest candor with which he stated his views won and retained for him the respect of those who differed from him. In religion he was a protestant Methodist, having experienced religion at the early age of nineteen. He first united with that branch of the church but in removing to Iowa in 1858 he and his wife cast their lot with the M. E. church. Through a long business career, when the tide of fortune was against him, the God whom he had acknowledged in his youth never did forsake him. Oft in the still watches of the night, his loved companion heard him call on the Lord for succor in distress. On the bank of the river of death he left a statement of hope and encouragement for his children. He said to his daughter Eva: “Do not weep, all is well with me.” This simple yet sublime statement is a tower of strength to the Christian, that time cannot efface.
Joshua Farrel and Amy Holton, who survives him, were married in Pike county, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1853. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom reached the years of maturity. James Jesse died in infancy in 1863. Joshua Adolphus died in 1877, in his seventh year. His remaining children, Benj. F. [ranklin] Farrel, Ella D. Davison, Elizabeth J. Thompson, Nancy M. Snodgrass, Mary R.[setta] Lowry, Wm. Farrel, Eva E. Farrel and his beloved companion, were at his bedside when the death angel came. Joshua Farrel removed from Ohio to Wayne county, Iowa, in 1855, and from thence to Taylor county in 1858 and settled on his farm south of New Market, where he resided continuously for more than 40 years. He possessed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and it can be truly said that he lived respected and died lamented. He was made a master mason in Taylor county lodge No. 156 and rose to the degree of R. M. He was greatly attached to the institution. It was his request that after his death a chapter from the bible should be read, a hymn of praise be sung and a prayer offered for the protection and consolation of his family in his home, and that his remains be taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and interred with the beautiful rites and ceremonies of Masonry. The funeral services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Daniel Pruitt of the M. E. church. Those at the cemetery were conducted by Covenant Lodge No. 453, by master Randolph, of Taylor lodge, No. 156, acting as master of ceremonies. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in this hour of affliction.
Contributor: Julia Johnson (47176433) • [email protected]
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