Dorothy Geraldine Bland Miller, 1919-1952

  Dorothy Geraldine Bland, the daughter of Edwin William and Hope Howard Bland, deceased, was born in Enterprise, Kansas, March 31, 1919, and departed this life November 28, 1952 at the age of 33 years, 7 months and 27 days. She was united in marriage to Laurel Miller September 3, 1948 at Bloomfield, Iowa.

  At an early age Dorothy professed to be saved at the Believer's Chapel in Numa, and remained true to her faith. She was a loving wife and mother, a kind friend, always ready to help others. She was a patient sufferer, having been seriously ill for the past ten months.

Dorothy Geraldine Bland
Numa High School Graduation Picture

  She is survived by her husband, Laurel Miller, one daughter, June Adams of a previous marriage to Albert Adams of Centerville, three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Inman of Centerville, Mrs. Herbert Beck of Belmont, California and Mrs. Al Wojcik of Rockford, Illinois, two brothers, James Bland of Dallas Center, Iowa and Herbert Bland of Grimes, Iowa besides several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.  She is preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Norma Bland Crowder and one brother E. W. Bland, Jr., who died in infancy.

  She was laid to rest in the Lupton family cemetery near Unionville, Missouri on Dec. 1, 1952.

  The service at the Johnson Funeral Home was given by Evangelist David Lawrence, and the singing by Barbara, Nancy and Cathrine Plowman.

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Dorothy Miller Taken by Death

  Dorothy G. Miller, wife of Laurel Miller of Numa passed away Friday afternoon at their home in Numa following several months illness. She had been seriously ill since last February. Mrs. Miller was 33 years, seven months and 27 days of age, and was born in the state of Kansas March 31, 1919, the daughter of E. W. and Leah Bland.

  She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, and leave her husband and one daughter, June Adams, by a previous marriage.

  There are three sisters, Mrs. Herbert Beck of Bellmont, Calf., Mrs. Al Wojaic (sic) of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Ruth Inman of Centerville, two brothers, James Bland of Dallas Center and Herbert Bland of Grimes, Ia.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Johnson Funeral home with David Lawrence officiating and burial in the Lupton cemetery near Unionville, Mo.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution to The Jerome Journal of the above obituaries and picture by Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio.

Herbert Lee Bland, Sr., 1928-1999

  Herbert Lee Bland, Sr., the son and one of eight children of Edward William and Leah Hope (Howard) Bland, was born on November 5, 1928 in Numa, Iowa. Herb attended high school in Numa and in 1945 joined the U. S. Army. On April 17, 1947, Herb and Earlene June Whicker were married in Chariton, IA. Herb was stationed in Leavenworth, Kansas where he worked as a prison guard until 1949. Following the military service, Herb farmed for two years in Missouri, and in 1952 moved to Centerville, IA and began driving an over the road semi truck. Later Herb and Earlene moved to Osceola, IA and in 1979 to Malvern, IA, where Herb continued his truck-driving career. On September 8, 1998, Herb suffered a heart attack forcing him to retire from Viner Trucking of Emerson, IA. During their nearly 52 years of marriage, Herb and Earlene were blessed with nine children, Marylin, Herb Jr., Ross, Charles, Michael, Carole, Tammy, Tim, and Tony.

  Herb died on February 28, 1999 at the Eldora Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora, IA. He had attained the age of 70 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Ed, sisters Norma Shaw, Dorothy Miller, Ruth Inman, and brother James Bland.

  Herb is survived by his wife Earlene of Malvern, IA; daughters Marylin Pettis and husband John of Moulton, IA, Carole Heilman and husband Mark of Osceola, IA, Tammy Biggerstaff and husband Brian of Hastings, IA; sons Herb Bland, Jr. and wife Linda of Malvern, Ross Bland of Hastings, IA, Charles Bland and wife Donna of Woodburn, IA, Michael Bland of Newport, AR, Tim Bland and Tony Bland of Malvern; seventeen grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sisters Beulah Beck of Orlando, FL, and Frances Wojcik of St. Petersburg, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution of Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio, to The Jerome Journal of the above materials from the Memorial Service for Herbert Lee Bland, Sr. arranged by the Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern, Iowa

Numa High School 1938 Graduation

Norma Jean Bland & James R. Crowder

Mrs. James R. Crowder Ill

  Mrs. J. R. Crowder, who underwent a Caesarian operation Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, has not regained consciousness as yet, according to report from the St. Joseph's hospital.  Mrs. Crowder was the former Norma Bland of Numa. Her condition is still regarded as critical.

Meanwhile a little seven and one-half pound baby boy is doing nicely.

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Mrs. Crowder of Numa Called Here

Young Mother Failed to Survive Caesarian Operation Due to Complications

  Mrs. Norma Crowder, the 21 year old wife of Rollie Crowder of Numa, died at St. Joseph's hospital here at 6:40 p.m. yesterday [11 February 1938]. She was brought to the hospital in convulsions February 9, and a Caesarian operation was found necessary. A fine seven pound bob was born and is doing nicely at this time.

  The young mother failed to survive the ordeal in spite of every aid. The child was the first born of Mr. and Mrs. Crowder. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Crowder was Norma Bland. Her father and mother preceded her in death several years ago. The oldest of seven children she is survived by four sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs. Ruth Inman of Numa, Buella Bland of Numa, Frances and Dorothy Bland of Numa and Buddy and Herbert.

  Mrs. Crowder was a former Numa high school student and graduate.

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Mrs. Rollie Crowder 

  Norma Jean Bland was born August 18, 1916, and departed this life February 11, 1938, at the age of 21 years, 2 months and 24 days, at the St. Joseph's hospital in Centerville.

  She was united in marriage November 23, 1936, to Rollie Crowder of Numa.

  Norma had for the past thirteen years resided in Numa. She attended the Numa schools and graduated from the high school with the class of 1936.

Norma Jean Bland

1936 Numa High School Graduation Picture

  At an early age she was united with the Believers church in Numa.

  She is survived by her husband and an infant son, born February 9, who will be known as Roland Edwin; also four sisters, Mrs. Lazelle Inman, Dorothy, Beulah, and Frances, and two brothers, James and Herbert Lee, all of Numa.

  A grandmother, Mrs. James Howard of Lucerne, Missouri, three aunts, four uncles, one cousin and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bland, and a brother who died in infancy.

          A loving friend from us has gone.

          A voice we loved is stilled.

          A place is vacant in our home

          That never can be filled.

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  The funeral service for Mrs. Norma Crowder was held from the M. E. church on Sunday at 1 p.m., conducted by Ruby Undertaking of Seymour and the services were read by Rev. Krapf of the M. E. charge. Music was furnished by a special choir, with Mrs. Fenton at the piano. The entire community was deeply saddened by the passing of this valued young mother and a host of relatives and friends were out to pay their last respects. The eldest of a family of young children,

bereft of father and mother in a very short time, her position has in fact been little mother to her sisters and brothers, and the family has been kept together, and while the rearing of the children is not complete, all are continuing to remain a family, and her work is very commendable. Death coming to her in motherhood, the little one is left, and no permanent arrangement is announced as yet as to its future residence. Following the funeral services, the body was taken to the family burying ground, where father and mother were laid to rest, north of Unionville, Mo., and in Putnam County, Missouri. Many of the local folks attended the body to the last resting place. 

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J. R. Crowder Dies Sunday

  James Rolland Crowder died Sunday, August 17, [1958] at the Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton, at the age of 63 years, two months and one day.

  Born June 16, 1895, at Cincinnati, he was the son of Eliza D. and Mary Crowder. He was a veteran of World War I, and had been employed at Clinton for several years.

James Roland Crowder's
World War I Draft Registration Card

  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Eckley, Seattle, Wash.; a son, Eddy Shaw, of Ames, two sisters, Mrs. Amy Langford of Numa and Mrs. Opal Shaw of Ames; two nieces, Mrs. Cecil McKinley, Unionville, Mo.; and Mrs. Gladys Boecher, Dallas, Tex.; and a nephew, Harold Langford of San Mateo, Calif.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Norman Bland Crowder, his parents,  one sister, Mrs. Hazel Rick, and one brother, Robert.

  Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Johnson of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Cincinnati Pleasant Hill cemetery.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution to The Jerome Journal of the above articles and picture of Norma Jean Bland by Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio. 

Edwin William Bland & Leah Hope Howard

Rock Island Agent at Numa is Dead

E. W. Bland Died Saturday After Long Illness

Though Had Been at His Duties

  Numa, Iowa, Jan. 20. -- Funeral services were held here at 1:00 o'clock this afternoon for E. W. Bland, well known resident of Numa, whose death occurred at 5:30 Saturday morning after but a few hours' critical illness. The body is being taken to Unionville, Mo., for burial.

  Mr. Bland, who had been Rock Island depot agent here for the past five years, has been in failing health for a long period of time, being assisted in his railroad station duties by his wife.  However recently he had shown no indications of decline, until Friday evening at 5:00 o'clock when he was taken home sick.  A Centerville doctor was called, and every effort put forth to relieve him, but death came early Saturday morning. Adding to the sadness in the home is the illness of one of the children, who is said to have been suffering with pneumonia, but is some better now.

  In death Mr. Bland is survived by the wife and seven children, and other more distant relatives. His death comes as a shock to the whole community both because it was unexpected and because of the high esteem in which he was held here. The deepest sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. His passing also brings sorrow all along the Rock Island line, for he was widely known in railroad circles, having been with the Rock Island since August, 1920. He was employed in Centerville a short time on one occasion as relief agent.

Edwin William Bland & Leah Hope Howard Bland

The Bland Home Across the Road from the Numa School

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Mrs. Leah Bland Called By Death

  Death called Mrs. Leah Bland, 44, of Numa, Wednesday evening, at the University of Iowa hospital following a month's serious illness there.

  She leaves seven children to mourn her death, Norma Jean, Ruth Irene, Dorothy, Beulah, Frances, James Edwin and Herbert Lee, all of Numa.

  Mrs. Bland had been a resident of Numa for many years. She became critically ill several weeks ago and was taken to the hospital at Iowa City. Her husband, Edwin Bland, preceded her in death two years ago.

  She is also survived in death by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Howard, three sisters, Ada, Martha and Mrs. Grover Bruce and three brothers, Estace, Charles and William Howard, all of Lucerne, Mo.

  The body will be brought back to Numa today for burial. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

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  Numa folks are saddened and shocked by the word received last night of the death of Mrs. E. W. Bland at Iowa City hospital, where she had gone for treatment. As formerly reported, Mrs. Bland had been operated on some seven days ago, and was awaiting a further operation, and was reported as somewhat improved, although in a critical condition. The second operation was planned for Thursday but we are informed it was deemed necessary to operate sooner and she did not survive the ordeal. Mr. Bland passed away somewhat more than two years ago, he being Numa station agent at that time, and Mrs. Bland had had the care of a large family of little children since that time, and during the past six months failing health has been noted. This leaves seven little children parentless; indeed a sad condition. We are informed Ruby undertaking has gone to Iowa City for the body, and that they will be in charge of the funeral arrangements. Other than this, no other arrangement have been reported. Relatives from Putnam county, Mo., have arrived to assist the many neighbors and friends that have flocked in to aid in the care and consolation of the little ones.

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Numa Sends Report of Bland Funeral

  The funeral of Mrs. E. W. Bland was held from the home at 2 p.m. Sunday, in charge of the Ruby Undertaking, and the service read by Rev. Noland, pastor of the Unionville, Mo., Christian church. Immediately following the services the cortege, consisting of many cars of relatives and friends and neighbors made its way to the family burial lot of the Howard family just west of the Wesley Chapel and northwest of Unionville, Mo., in Putnam county. At the grave many former friends and neighbors of the family had gathered, and once again the body was viewed before placing it to rest beside the husband that had preceded her some two years or more. Following the services at the cemetery the children were returned to the home here in Numa, together with Miss Martha Howard, sister of Mrs. Bland, and also a brother accompanied, who will remain. It is hoped the children may have some arrangement whereby they can make their home here and keep up their studies in the home school as formerly.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution to The Jerome Journal of the above pictures and obituaries by Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio.  Mr. & Mrs. Edwin W. Bland were his maternal grandparents. 

Aaron Inman & Mehitable Mayhew

  Aaron Inman was born 13 May 1803 in Corinth, Penobscot, Maine, son of Rufus Inman and Mehitable Shippen, died 16 November 1877 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Livingston Cemetery, Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.  Aaron married 25 August 1825 in Washington County, Ohio, Mehitable Mayhew who was born 4 September 1805 in Corinth, Penobscot, Maine, daughter of Arad Powers Mayhew and Elizabeth Clark, died 31 January 1879 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Shock, in Wayne County, Iowa, and was buried in the Livingston Cemetery, Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.

Gravestone of Aaron Inman in Livingston Cemetery

  To this union were born nine children:  

  (1) Lydia Inman, born 22 May 1826 in Washington County, Ohio, married 23 August 1848 in Washington County, Ohio, Andrew Henderson Hanna, died 10 March 1894 in Washington County, Ohio, and was buried in Tunnel Cemetery, Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio.

  (2) James Inman, born 25 February 1828 in Washington County, Ohio, married  5 April 1855 in Ohio Sarah Cronin, died 27 July 1911 in Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, and was buried in Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour.

  (3) Nancy Inman, born c1830 in Washington County, Ohio, married 10 December 1846 in Washington County, Ohio, Luther Perdew, died c1900 in Washington County, Ohio, and buried in Tunnel Cemetery, Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio. 

  (4) Deborah Inman, born 16 September 1832 in Washington County, Ohio, married 24 August 1857 in Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio, Robert Cooper Hanna, died 5 May 1892 in Washington County, Ohio, and was buried in Tunnel Cemetery, Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio. 

  (5) Timothy Inman, born 26 June 1835 in Washington County, Ohio, married first 18 December 1864 in Appanoose County, Iowa, Eliza Case, married second 7 February 1869 in Appanoose County, Iowa, Harriet R. Case, died 12 May 1870, and was buried in Livingston Cemetery, Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.

  (6) Clarissa Inman, born 22 May 1837 in Washington County, Ohio, married 19 June 1856 Alexander Schock, died 1 April 1890 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in Tharp Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa.

  (7) Joseph Inman, born c1840 in Ohio, died 5 January 1871, and was buried in Livingston Cemetery, Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa. 

  (8) Mary Inman, born 16 July 1843 in Ohio, married 8 October 1863 in Appanoose County, Iowa, William John, died before 1911. 

  (9) Elizabeth Inman, born 22 July 1846 in Ohio., married 19 July 1864 in Appanoose County, Iowa, Joel L. Randles, died about 1911.

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Marietta Register (Ohio) - 20 February 1879

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 INMAN--January 31st, Mrs. Hettie Inman, aged 73 years, 3 months and 27 days. She died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Shock, Wayne County, Iowa; was the wife of Aaron Inman, who died November 16th, 1877.  Formerly residents of this County (Washington County, Ohio), they moved to Iowa November 11th, 1850. There they both died, burying two sons, leaving three daughters and one son in Iowa, and three daughters in Ohio. They were members of the Methodist Church and had been for a number of years.

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  The gravestone picture and data on the Aaron Inman family transcribed from The Inman Compendium by Jim Williams in RootsWeb's WorldConnect Project.

  Obituary transcribed from the Wayne County, IA, GenWeb Archives.  Obituary was contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Leslyn J. Lang, 26 June 2008, who had no other information about this family.

James Inman, 1828-1911

  James Inman was born in Washington County, Ohio, February 26, 1828, and died at his home in Seymour, Iowa, July 27, 1911, aged 83 years, 5 months and 1 day.

  He united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cronin April 5th, 1855.  To them were born 7 children four of who are living:  Mrs. Hetta Fisher of Mountain View, Oklahoma; Aaron Inman of Seymour; Alexander Inman of Jerome, Iowa; Elizabeth Fisher of near Seymour. Three children have preceded him to the other world, two dying in infancy, and Mrs. Marietta Vanpelt died in 1883. He had also 18 grand children and 13 great grand children. The wife preceded the husband to the other world passing away March 30, 1908.

  Of a family of 6 girls and three boys the passing of James Inman leaves only one sister living, Mrs. Elizabeth Randall of Mountain View, Okla.

  The deceased came to Appanoose County, Iowa, in the fall of 1856, and settled on a farm he had taken before he was married.  The farm was sold and they moved to Wayne County in 1872. He always lived on a farm as long as he was able to work, and when he could no longer work he moved to his home in Seymour, where he spent the remaining days of his life.

  The funeral services were conducted at the late home by Rev. Jones of the Christian church.

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  The picture of James Inman and Sarah Cronin is from The Inman Compendium and was contributed by Arthur E. Inman.

Edward Potter Inman & Cleo Olive Norris

  Edward Potter Inman was born 23 April 1893 in Appanoose County, Iowa, son of Alexander Inman and Laura Hattie Johnson, married first 28 November 1917 Cleo Olive Norris, died 4 May 1979 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa.    Cleo Olive Norris was born 29 July 1896 in Appanoose County, Iowa, daughter of Lewis J. Norris and Minnie Crist, died 11 February 1947 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa

  To this union were born seven sons:

  (1) Earnest Lazelle Inman was born 24 December 1918 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 15 August 1937 Ruth Irene Bland, died 2 October 1948 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  Ruth Irene Bland was born 17 January 1918 in Missouri, daughter of Edwin William Bland and Leah Hope Howard, died 2 March 1997 in Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  Two children were born of this marriage: Richard Lazelle Inman and Cleo (Jerri) Irene Inman.

  (2) Byron Norris Inman was born 6 April 1920 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 1 January 1945 Norma Bales, died 1 January 2002 at the Seymour Care Center, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, and was buried in Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa.  Norma Bales was born 10 April 1924, daughter of Charles Bales and Beola Burkhiser, died 11 July 1997 at University Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa, and was buried in the Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour, Iowa.  Two children were born of this marriage: Dixie Inman and Charles Inman.

  (3) Ralph Wendall Inman was born 10 October 1922 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 12 October 1947 Carolyn Rupalo at the Jerome Methodist Church, died 30 March 2005 in Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery.  Two children were born of this marriage: Dennis Inman and Diane Inman.

  (4) Milfred Duane Inman was born 7 December 1924 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 24 April 1949 Margaret L. Hughes, died 8 May 2003 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.

  (5) Arthur Erwin Inman was born 26 April 1928 in Numa, Appanoose County, Iowa, married 26 December 1948 Marjorie McElvain in the Jerome Methodist Church in Jerome, Iowa, and died 30 October 2004 while living in Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado.

  (6) Kenneth Inman - Living.

  (7) Donald Inman - Living.

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  About four years after the death of Cleo Olive Norris Inman in 1947, Edward went to Tennessee to visit his boyhood sweetheart Mattie Tishaw.  Her husband had died and Edward brought her back to Iowa.  They were married on 20 August 1951 on the lawn of his farm home between Jerome and Numa. The Rev. M. R. Gonzalez of the Jerome Methodist Church performed the ceremony.

Inman-Tishaw Wedding Day - 20 August 1951

Byron Inman, Edward Inman, Rev. M. R. Gonzalez, 

Mattie (Tishaw) Inman, Norma (Bales) Inman.

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  The editor sincerely appreciates the contribution to The Jerome Journal of the above photographs and information on Edward P. Inman's second marriage by Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio. 

Alexander Inman & Laura Hattie Johnson

  Alexander Inman was born 1 July 1862 in Appanoose County, Iowa, son of James Inman and Sarah Cronin, died 3 December 1950 in Ardmore, Fall River County, South Dakota, and was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Dawes County, Nebraska.  Alexander married 1 July 1891 Laura Hattie Johnson who was born 6 June 1871 in Appanoose County, Iowa, daughter of George Johnson and Harriet Dyball, died 22 April 1957 in Ardmore, Fall River County, South Dakota, and was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Dawes County, Nebraska.  

The Alexander-Laura Inman Family 

on Their 50th Anniversary - 1 July 1941

Myrle, Howard, Alexander, Miles, Laura, David, Edward, Loren

  To this union, seven children were born:

  (1) Edward Potter Inman was born 23 April 1893 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 28 November 1917 Cleo Olive Norris, died 4 May 1979, and was buried in the Jerome Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa.

  (2) Howard Milton Inman was born 14 February 1895 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 17 October 1917 Mary Elsa Belle Miller, died 21 February 1965, and was buried in Duck Creek Cemetery, Ardmore, Fall River County, South Dakota.

  (3) George Shelton Inman was born 20 December 1897 in Appanoose County, Iowa, died 8 August 1898, and was buried in Southlawn Cemetery, Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa.

  (4) Loren Harvey Inman was born 21 January 1899 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 3 January 1921 Evelyn Falma Stroud, died 14 January 1993, and was buried in Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska.

  (5) Miles Marion Inman was born 18 May 1900 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 16 June 1923 Cleo Anetta Plumb, died 11 January 1971 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska, and was buried in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota.

  (6) Cleda Myrle Inman was born 27 May 1904 in Appanoose County, Iowa, and married 26 September 1927 Raymond Robert Miller.

  (7) David Hadley Inman was born 22 December 1909 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married [??] Alley, died 6 March 1985, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska.

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  Data was transcribed from The Inman Compendium posted 15 September 2007 by Jim Williams on the Ancestry World Tree Project.  The picture was contributed to The Jerome Journal by Richard Inman of Hamilton, Ohio. 

Harriet Dyball Johnson Wilson, 1836-1914

  Harriet Dyball was born 23 June 1836 in Lincolnshire, England, daughter of Edward Dyball and Elizabeth Keel, died 20 April 1914 in Seymour, Wayne County, Iowa and was buried in the Southlawn Cemetery in Seymour.  Harriet married, first, on 5 June 1860 in England George Johnson who was born 10 May 1824 in England, died 1 April 1876 in Numa, Appanoose County, Iowa.  Nine children were born of this marriage, four dying in infancy and five growing to adulthood: (1) Ida Louise Johnson was born 5 June 1863 near Racine, Wisconsin, married on 13 October 1885 at her parents home in Numa, Iowa, Benjamin Alva Murphy, and died 22 February 1938 at her home near Numa, Iowa;  (2) Minnie S. Johnson was born c1864 in Wisconsin and married in Appanoose County, Iowa, c1883 Samuel Yarnell who was born c1862 in Illinois, son of Richard Yarnell and Emma Cooper; (3) Harris Longthorn Johnson was born 27 February 1867 at Union Grove, Racine County, Wisconsin, married 22 September 1895 in Numa, Iowa, Celia Russell, died 2 March 1940 and was buried in the Numa Cemetery, Appanoose County, Iowa; (4) Laura Hattie Johnson was born 6 June 1871 in Appanoose County, Iowa, married 1 July 1891 Alexander Inman, died 22 April 1957 in Ardmore, Fall River, South Dakota, and was buried in Crawford Cemetery, Dawes County, Nebraska; and (5) Fred Johnson.  Harriet married second on 8 December 1882 M. M. Wilson who died 10 September 1910.  No children were born of this marriage.

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Obituary of Harriet Dyball Johnson Wilson

  Harriet Dyball was born June 23, 1836, in Framton, Lincolnshire, England and died April 20, 1914, at her home in Seymour, Iowa, being 77 years, 9 months and 27 days of age. June the 5th, 1860, she was married to George Johnson and on June 10th they sailed for America, settling near Racine, Wisconsin.

  In 1868 they came to Appanoose County, Iowa, settling at Bellair, which is now called Numa. Here she lived until three years ago when she moved to Seymour.

  To this union mentioned above there were born 9 children, 4 dying in infancy, the five living being Ida Murphy, Laura Inman and Harris Johnson of Numa and Minnie Yarnell and Fred Johnson of Seymour.

  On April 1st, 1876, Mr. Johnson died leaving his wife with a family of small children in a new country with no relatives. She nobly became master of this trying situation. She was married to M. M. Wilson, December 8, 1882.  To this union no children were born. Mr. Wilson died September 10, 1910.

  She united with the Christian church at Numa in December, 1872, and later brought her membership to the Seymour Christian church. In addition to her children she leaves 21 grand children, 2 great grandchildren, one brother, Robert Dyball and one sister, Mrs. E. D. Henderson both of Pasadena, Calif., together with a multitude of friends to mourn her loss.

  Mrs. Wilson has had a remarkable life.  She has had many trials together with her many joys. She has not only seen this section of the country develop but has had an important part in its development. She had an exalted ideal of womanhood and motherhood and lived her ideals. She believed in the usefulness of woman. Her faithfulness to the church was a dominant factor in her life. She held a life membership in the Christian's Womans Board of Missions. After her death her Bible was found open with her glasses near by where she had been reading only a short time previous.

  Funeral Services were held at the Christian Church on Wednesday, April 22, 1914, at 1:30 p.m. conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. O. Hawley, assisted by Rev. C. E. Burton.  Internment in Southlawn.

          "Fold her, O Father, in thine arms

            and let her henceforth be

            a messenger of love between

            Our human hearts and Thee.

            Still let her mild rebuking stand

            Between us and the wrong,

            And her dear memory serve to make

            Our faith in goodness strong." 

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  Transcribed from Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County, Iowa Before World War II and Some Obituaries of Early Settlerscompiled by Osee Johnson Knouf [S.I. Daughters of the American Revolution, La-Grange-Illinois Society, 1977] on FHL Film #1703828, Item #3 [Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990].

Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County

Centerville Daily Iowegian & Citizen - 27 May 1941

Appanoose County Soldiers of All Wars 

Buried in Cemeteries of the County or Adjoining Ones

Compiled by WPA Workers as a Federal Aid Project

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BELLAIR TOWNSHIP - APPANOOSE COUNTY, IOWA

Brazil Cemetery

Cooper, Samuel, Co. B 5th Kan. Cav.

Stearns, Gary, World War Veteran, 

Private Salvage Co. Headquartermaster Corps.

Felkner Cemetery

Kingsbury, Robert, 184th Ohio Inf.

Livingood Cemetery

Moss, G. R., Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf.

Motto-Cooley Cemetery

Cooley, Samuel Cooper, Civil War

Numa Cemetery

Athy, Geo. W., Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf., died Nov. 20, 1902

Bailey, Alex, U.S. Mounted Riflemen, Civil War

Bradley, Benj. A., Co. I, 3rd Ia. Cav., died May 1, 1929

Brown, Perry, Co. E. 2nd and 3rd Ia. Cav., Consolidated

Hockman, Henry P., Co. C 3rd Ia. Cav.

McCannon, James, Civil War, died July 28, 1905

Murphy, Fred, World War Veteran, 

Co. M,  349th Infantry, 88th Div.

Warnick, John M., Co. E, 18th Mo. Inf.

Vrooman, Henry, Co. I, 89th Ill.

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LINCOLN TOWNSHIP - APPANOOSE COUNTY, IOWA

Jerome Cemetery

Crist, John C., Co. D, 87th Ind. Inf. Cav., 

killed in action 1862, died Oct. 3, 1904

(One of these must be an error.  OJK)

Dooley, Charles, Co. D, 45th Ia. Inf., died Dec. 17, 1906

Fisher, James M., Civil War, died Dec. 16, 1928

Jackson, C. R., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav., died Aug. 24, 1906

Jennings, Edward T., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav.

Jennings, Ned, Civil War

Kinney, Jesse G., Co. A, 3rd Ia. Cav., died June 2, 1920

Moore, James L., Civil War, died 1879

Pendergast, Addison, Co. B, 6th Kansas, died March 11, 1898

Ross, Geo. W., Civil War, died 1912

Sidles, Peter W., Co. B, 6th Kans. Cav.

Miller Cemetery

Davis, Samuel, Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf., died July 10, 1883

Manning, Harvey, 30th Ia. Inf.

Miller, John M., Co. B, 6th Kas. Cav.

Rinker, Geo. W., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav., died July 28, 1864

Teter, John R., Co. I, 36th Ia. Cav.

Wilson, Andrew J., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav.

(1941 edition says killed in action, 1862)

Wilson, R. P., Ill. Mtd. Vol.

Farmer Cemetery

[Listed under Pleasant Township]

Alexander, Jones, Co. -, 36th Ia Inf. and Mexican War, 

died Dec. 9, 1887. (Was this name reversed??)

Farmer, Enoch, Co. L, 36th Ia. Inf., died Jan. 13, 1892.

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WAYNE COUNTY, IOWA

Appanoose County Soldiers

Seymour Cemetery

Bower, Jacob A., Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf.

Conger, Lieut. Charles A., Co. B, 47th Ia. Inf.

Condra, I. A., Co. B, 47th Ia. Inf.

Elloitt (sic), Wm., Co. H, 8th Ia. Cav.

Harvey, Wallace M., Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf.

Jennings, N. L., or E. T., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav.

Lowry, Corp. Robert S., Co. I, 36th Ia. Inf.

Manning, Wm., Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav.

Murphy, Steven R., Ill. Cav. died June 6, 1906

Pendergast, John, Co. B, 6th Kan. Cav.

Rinker, Frank, 6th Kan. Cav.

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 Transcribed from Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County, Iowa Before World War II compiled by Osee Johnson Knouf [S.I. Daughters of the American Revolution, La-Grange-Illinois Society, 1977] on FHLFilm #1703828, Item #3 [Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990].

Ida Louisa Johnson Murphy, 1863-1938

  Ida Louisa Johnson, daughter of George and Harriet Johnson, was born near Racine, Wis., on June 5, 1863, and departed this life at her home near Numa, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1938, at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 17 days.

  On October 13, 1885, she was united in marriage to Benjamin Alva Murphy at her parents home in Numa, Iowa. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive her passing. One son, Addison Alva, passed away at the age of six months. The surviving children are: Fred, at home, Gale at Centerville, Iowa, and Bert of Maywood, Illinois. Her husband preceded her in death on June 3, 1932. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Marylin [Marilyn] and Bert of Maywood, Illinois, and two brothers and one sister, Harris Johnson of Numa, and Fred of Puente, Calif., and Mrs. Laura Inman of Ardmore, S. D.  Following her marriage she and her husband moved to the farm where she lived her entire married life of nearly 53 years. 

  During the past few years she has been in failing health, but her last illness dates back to Thanksgiving day of last year. 

  She has been almost a life-time member of the Methodist church of Numa. But she enjoyed the Christian fellowship of people of other denominations. When her family was at home, they often attended other churches and for years attended the Christian Bible school of Numa. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters as long as it was active in Numa.

  Mrs. Murphy was a woman of fine character, a kind neighbor and loving mother. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church at Numa and burial in the Numa cemetery.

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  Transcribed from Soldiers Buried in Appanoose County, Iowa Before World War II and Some Obituaries of Early Settlers compiled by Osee Johnson Knouf [S.I. Daughters of the American Revolution, La-Grange-Illinois Society, 1977] on FHL Film #1703828, Item #3 [Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990].