There is an article on William M. Dimmitt and his family on Pages 267-268 of the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Wapello County, Iowa," by Chapman Brothers, Chicago 1887. This article is now in the public domain and may be read on-line.
The photograph shown of both William and Matilda was taken for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. On January 30, 1900, the Ottumwa Courier printed an article about their Golden Wedding Day, including this picture and biographical information about the Dimmitts. I have transcribed the article, and you may read it by clicking on the picture and reading the caption.
The nickname of Bill was provided by findagrave members Carol & Mel Hochstetler. Carol is descended from William's sister Alice Weaver, and she found a copy of their 50th anniversary picture in her belongings. It was labeled "Uncle Bill and Aunt Till."
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Obituary from Ottumwa Courier, December 17, 1904:
LONG LIFE ENDED
WILLIAM M. DIMMITT PASSES AWAY AT HOME ON WOODLAND AVENUE
William M. Dimmitt, one of the earliest settlers of Wapello County and a highly esteemed resident of Ottumwa died this morning at 2:10 o'clock at his home 307 West Woodland Avenue. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Mr. Dimmitt was 82 years of age, and had been a resident of Wapello County for nearly sixty years. He was formerly one of the best known farmers and stock raisers of this county, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. For the past thirteen years he has been living a retired life, making his home in Ottumwa.
Sketch of His Life:
William M. Dimmitt was born near Lafayette, Ind., December 26, 1822, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dimmitt. He accompanied his parents to Wapello County in 1845, locating on a farm in Dahlonega Township. He was married to Matilda Padgett, January 1, 1850, He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters, William Henry, Robert C., John and Fred K., Mrs. Mary Long, Filiana Giltner, and Mattie.
The following obituary from the "Ottumwa Courier," was written by Major Hamilton, a friend of the family, who lived two blocks away from the Dimmitts on N. Court Street.
Wm. Dimmitt, who passed to the other life, December 17, 1904 at 2 o'clock a.m. was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, December 26, 1822. He was reared a farmer boy and his father, William Dimmitt, in 1845 with a wife and a large family of children, migrated to Wapello County, arriving here in March of that year.
The subject of this notice was then twenty-two years of age and drove the ox team of the outfit from the Indiana home to this county. The father took up a claim near Dahlonega in this county and there lived until his death. The now deceased son, bought out the other heirs and died the owner of the old home place. He lived upon it until 1891, when by reason of the infirmities of old age, he and his wife moved to Ottumwa, purchasing a home on West Woodland Avenue, where they have since lived in peace and plenty with daily and weekly visits from their many sons and daughters residing in the county. The deceased was united in marriage to Matilda Padgett, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, January 27, 1840, and they made their wedding journey by private conveyance to this county. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1900. She survives her husband in the seventy-sixty year of her age. The living children are William H., Robert C., Mrs. Mary Long, John, Mrs. Philana Giltner, Miss Mattie, and Fred. The first four children above named live upon fine farms in this county. The two last live in the city, Mattie at the old home. These parents were peculiarly blessed in their children. The writer of this notice has known the deceased for fifty years, known him well for forty years, and the past fourteen years known him most intimately as a near neighbor. All those who have known the deceased as I have will universally and unreservedly say of him he was an exceptionally good man. Kind, generous, faithful, honest. His word was all the guarantee any man who knew him well, desired. His home was his haven of happiness and to which all his acquaintances were gladly welcomed. His wife and children were the delight of his warm loving heart. He was brim full of good humor and enjoyed greatly social intercourse with his neighbors. His has been a plain, simple, unobtrusive life, out in its circumscribed sphere it has left a sweet memory. It seems to me he builded well for a blessed future life.
The funeral occurred at 1 o'clock Monday from the residence, 307 West Woodland Avenue. Rev. F.F. Stoltz, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. The burial was made in the Ottumwa Cemetery.
A.H. Hamilton
Note: All of William and Matilda's children are linked to their memorials.
There is an article on William M. Dimmitt and his family on Pages 267-268 of the "Portrait and Biographical Album of Wapello County, Iowa," by Chapman Brothers, Chicago 1887. This article is now in the public domain and may be read on-line.
The photograph shown of both William and Matilda was taken for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. On January 30, 1900, the Ottumwa Courier printed an article about their Golden Wedding Day, including this picture and biographical information about the Dimmitts. I have transcribed the article, and you may read it by clicking on the picture and reading the caption.
The nickname of Bill was provided by findagrave members Carol & Mel Hochstetler. Carol is descended from William's sister Alice Weaver, and she found a copy of their 50th anniversary picture in her belongings. It was labeled "Uncle Bill and Aunt Till."
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Obituary from Ottumwa Courier, December 17, 1904:
LONG LIFE ENDED
WILLIAM M. DIMMITT PASSES AWAY AT HOME ON WOODLAND AVENUE
William M. Dimmitt, one of the earliest settlers of Wapello County and a highly esteemed resident of Ottumwa died this morning at 2:10 o'clock at his home 307 West Woodland Avenue. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Mr. Dimmitt was 82 years of age, and had been a resident of Wapello County for nearly sixty years. He was formerly one of the best known farmers and stock raisers of this county, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. For the past thirteen years he has been living a retired life, making his home in Ottumwa.
Sketch of His Life:
William M. Dimmitt was born near Lafayette, Ind., December 26, 1822, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dimmitt. He accompanied his parents to Wapello County in 1845, locating on a farm in Dahlonega Township. He was married to Matilda Padgett, January 1, 1850, He is survived by his wife, four sons and three daughters, William Henry, Robert C., John and Fred K., Mrs. Mary Long, Filiana Giltner, and Mattie.
The following obituary from the "Ottumwa Courier," was written by Major Hamilton, a friend of the family, who lived two blocks away from the Dimmitts on N. Court Street.
Wm. Dimmitt, who passed to the other life, December 17, 1904 at 2 o'clock a.m. was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, December 26, 1822. He was reared a farmer boy and his father, William Dimmitt, in 1845 with a wife and a large family of children, migrated to Wapello County, arriving here in March of that year.
The subject of this notice was then twenty-two years of age and drove the ox team of the outfit from the Indiana home to this county. The father took up a claim near Dahlonega in this county and there lived until his death. The now deceased son, bought out the other heirs and died the owner of the old home place. He lived upon it until 1891, when by reason of the infirmities of old age, he and his wife moved to Ottumwa, purchasing a home on West Woodland Avenue, where they have since lived in peace and plenty with daily and weekly visits from their many sons and daughters residing in the county. The deceased was united in marriage to Matilda Padgett, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, January 27, 1840, and they made their wedding journey by private conveyance to this county. They celebrated their golden wedding in 1900. She survives her husband in the seventy-sixty year of her age. The living children are William H., Robert C., Mrs. Mary Long, John, Mrs. Philana Giltner, Miss Mattie, and Fred. The first four children above named live upon fine farms in this county. The two last live in the city, Mattie at the old home. These parents were peculiarly blessed in their children. The writer of this notice has known the deceased for fifty years, known him well for forty years, and the past fourteen years known him most intimately as a near neighbor. All those who have known the deceased as I have will universally and unreservedly say of him he was an exceptionally good man. Kind, generous, faithful, honest. His word was all the guarantee any man who knew him well, desired. His home was his haven of happiness and to which all his acquaintances were gladly welcomed. His wife and children were the delight of his warm loving heart. He was brim full of good humor and enjoyed greatly social intercourse with his neighbors. His has been a plain, simple, unobtrusive life, out in its circumscribed sphere it has left a sweet memory. It seems to me he builded well for a blessed future life.
The funeral occurred at 1 o'clock Monday from the residence, 307 West Woodland Avenue. Rev. F.F. Stoltz, of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. The burial was made in the Ottumwa Cemetery.
A.H. Hamilton
Note: All of William and Matilda's children are linked to their memorials.
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