Gaven H. Morrison, 1835-1916

Semi-Weekly Iowegian – 24 February 1916

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  Gaven H. Morrison was born in Clearmount (sic) Co., Ohio, Aug. 24, 1835, and departed this life February 20, 1916, aged 80 years, 5 months and 26 days.  He was married to Mary Ann [Dunham] Barr in 1853 and came to Iowa in 1865, and settled near Montrose.  In 1881 he came to Appanoose Co. settling on the farm which has since been his home.  His beloved wife preceded him to the other world Oct. 17, 1914.  Mr. Morrison has been in poor health for the past 5 years, and has been cared for by his three children living near him, namely, Wm. Morrison, Plano; B. A. Morrison and Mrs. Ed Bollman.  All the children were present except Mrs. Andrew Kershaw of Oakdale, Wash.  He has two sisters living at Montrose, one stepson [John Wilson Barr] and many friends who extend their sympathy to the ones that are left behind to mourn.

  The funeral was held at the M. E. church at Jerome on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Geo. L. Roper officiating and burial was in the Jerome cemetery.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for

Gaven H. and 
Mary Ann Dunham Barr Morrison

Row 5, Block 20, Lot 3

Mary Ann Dunham Barr Morrison, 1833-1914

The Centerville Iowegian – 23 October 1914

Seymour Democrat – 29 October 1914

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  Mary Ann Dunham was born in Clearmont (sic) County, Ohio, July 27, 1833 and died at her home near Jerome, Ia., Oct. 17, 1914, aged 81 years, 2 months, 20 days.

  She was first united in marriage to Wilson Barr in 1849.  The husband died in 1850.  To them was born one son, John Wilson Barr, who lives near Livingston, Ia.  In 1853 she was married to G. H. Morrison.  To them were born 10 children, four of whom are living, two sons and two daughters, Sarah Kershaw, Oskaloosa, Ia., Wm. S. Morrison, Plano, Ia., Mintie Bollman and Bert Morrison, Jerome.  Also two grandchildren, Mary and Ida Morrison.  Five children and the husband survive here.

  She was converted in her youth and united with the M. E. Church where she has lived a faithful Christian life.  In her home life she has been a true wife, a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor.

  The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church, Jerome, on Wednesday forenoon October 21, 1814, at 10:30 o’clock.  A large number of friends and neighbors gathered at the church and cemetery.  The entire community sympathize with the bereaved family.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. E. Clemens of Seymour, Ia., assisted by Rev. Roper of Jerome.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for

Gaven H. and Mary A. Dunham Morrison

Row 5, Block 20, Lot 3

Samuel Stoner, 1854-1931

The Seymour Herald – 25 June 1931

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  Samuel Stoner, son of Noah and Catherine Stoner, was born in Jackson county, Ohio, March 8, 1854, and departed this life near Jerome, Iowa, June 4, 1931, aged 77 years, 2 months and 27 days.

  He came with his parents to Appanoose county when six months of age, residing there until his death.

  On September 24, 1887, he was united in marriage to La Anna Bollman and to this union four children were born:  Robert, Mrs. Marcia Crouch, Ethel and Elmer. All with the wife were with him at time of death.

  Also leaves two grand-daughters, Blanch and Marie Stoner.

  He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. R. L. Stoner just two months ago.

  He was one of a family of twelve children, four dying in infancy, and Mary, John and George deceased.  Surviving are Mrs. J. B. McElvain, Mrs. G. B. VanDorn, Mrs. B. A. Morrison and Junetta.

  He lived a clean, moral honest life, a good neighbor, kind father and husband. During his last illness he was convinced after all he needed a Savior.  On February 16 he confessed Christ as he Savior and was very thankful for Jesus who said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father but by me.”  St. John 14-6. “And neither is there salvation in any other for there is none other name under Heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”  Acts 4-12.

  Funeral services were held at Jerome M. E. church conducted by W. W. White.  Interment in Jerome cemetery.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone of

Samuel and La Anna Bollman Stoner

Row 6, Block 17, Lot 5

Elizabeth Ann Kinney Bollman, 1831-1906

Seymour Leader – 5 July 1906

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  The funeral services of Mrs. Wm. Bollman were conducted at the M. E. church, Jerome last Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  Mrs. Bollman was so well known and universally loved and respected that wide spread grief was caused by the announcement of her death.  She was a woman whose influence socially and religiously was always helpful and pure and her death leaves a vacancy that will be felt by the entire community.

  She was born in Champagne county, Ohio, June 4, 1831.  Died at her home 4½ north east of Seymour on June 28, 1906.  Aged 75 years, 24 days.  She moved with her parents to Davis county, Iowa in 1843.  Her maiden name was Elizabeth Ann Kinney.  She was united in marriage to Wm. Bollman Feb. 22, 1825.  To them were born three children, two girls and one boy.  All of the children were present at the funeral services.

  She was united with the M. E. church in 1843 and was a faithful member to her dying day.  When not prevented by sickness she was regular in her attendance.  The large congregation that gathered at the church and followed the remains to the cemetery only faintly expressed the high esteem in which she had been held and the real sorrow at the great loss.  Sympathy is expressed by many for the bereaved husband and children.

     A.E.C.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for 

Elizabeth Ann Kinney Bollman

Row 6, Block 17, Lot 4

Edna Marie Bollman, 1895-1915

Centerville Iowegian – 13 August 1915

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  Edna Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Bollman, was born at Jerome, Dec. 29, 1895, and died at Colorado Springs, Aug. 1, 1915, of pulmonary tuberculosis.

  Funeral services were held at Jerome M.E. church Friday, Aug. 6, the oration being delivered by Rev. Krenmeyer, a former pastor at that place.  At the close of the sermon a beautiful solo, “Good Night,” was rendered by Miss Elsie White.

  Miss Edna was a girl of exceptional intelligence, varied talents, and rare ambitions. When she grew ill, at the beginning of the year, she was a student at Cedar Falls college and would have graduated the past spring had not ill health interfered.

  She was taken to Colorado Springs with the hope of the climate being beneficial, but no medical skill, careful nursing, or devotion of loved ones could stop the ravages of disease or stay the hand of death.  We are persuaded, however, that our loss is Heaven’s gain.  She was a devoted Christian, and the church at Jerome of which she was a member, has lost one of its most valued members.

  Rev. Krenmeyer used as a symbol, heads of wheat,   and talked from the subject, Sowing and Storing Our Lives,” quoting the scripture, “Whosoever will save his life shall lose it; and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”  He paid glowing tribute to the young life that had come to such an abrupt close, telling how he had sowed her life that the world might be better because she had lived.

  That she was not only loving, but lovable was attested by the great throng of people who attended the obsequies, many coming from a distance by auto and train to look once more on the fair face of her who they had loved.

  Many and beautiful were the floral offerings, the casket and altar being one great mass of flowers. The Iowa club, of which she was s member and officer, sent a piece of forty-two pink and white carnations with ferns.

  Interment was made in the Jerome cemetery.

  Countless friends extend sympathy to the parents in this loss of their only child, also to the many relatives who will miss her cheerful companionship.

  “Not now, but in the coming years,

  It may be in the Better Land;

  We’ll read the meaning of our tears.

  And there, up there, we’ll understand.”

                               --A Friend

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone of

Edna Marie Bollman
Row 6, Block 20, Lot 5

Clarence C. Bollman, 1868-1942

Centerville Iowegian and Citizen
29 October 1942

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  Clarence C. Bollman, son of William N. Bollman and Elizabeth Ann Kinney, was born March 24, 1868, in Lincoln township in Appanoose county.  He united in marriage with Anna A. Sedgwick in May 1894.  To this union was born one child, Edna Marie, who passed away in 1915.  The wife, Anna, departed this life in 1936.

  He married Lydia Hickie in Dec. 1937. He spent his entire life in Appanoose county and passed away at the St. Joseph’s hospital in Centerville on Oct. 15, 1942 at the age of 74 years, after a short illness.

  A few days before his death he accepted the Lord Jesus as his own personal savior.

  Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Jerome Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with W. W. White officiating.  Music by David and Edna Lawrence with Zelda Workman at the piano.  Burial was at the Jerome cemetery.

Jerome Cemetery Gravestone of 

Clarence C. and Anna A. Sedgwick Bollman

Row 6, Block 20, Lot 5

Anna Sedgwick Bollman, 1876-1926

Centerville Daily Iowegian – 15 September 1936

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MRS. BOLMAN (Sic) IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Widely Known and Long Time Resident of Jerome

Succumbs to Long Time Illness

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, well known and widely loved resident of Jerome, and wife of C. C. Bollman, died at her home there yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, from complications following many years of ill health. Her death brings sorrow to a host of relatives ande friends as Mrs. Bullman (sic) had been a life long resident of Appanoose county and had lived in Jerome for a long period of time.

  Mrs. Bollman was 59 years, 11 moths (sic) and 26 days old, and had been in semi-invalidism, since a nervous breakdown 21 years ago, when her only child, a 19 year old daughter, Edna died.  During recent years her frail health had been complicated and led to her death yesterday.

Moved to Jerome

  She was born near Griffinsville and lived with her parents there until eight years of age, when she moved to Jerome, where she spent practically the entire remainder of her life. Two years following her marriage some 43 years ago she and her husband lived for a time at Concord, the Concord church being on their farm. They then returned to Jerome, buying a farm, which is located at the edge of town and have lived there since.

  In death she is preceded by her daughter, and father and mother.  One sister, Mrs. Vera Owen, of Jerome survives, in addition to five brothers as follows: R. F. Sedgwick of Centerville, T. R. of St. Louis, W’m of Des Moines, Owen of Jerome and Theodore of Jerome.

  She was a member of the Believer’s church and a woman of splendid character.  She will be remembered as having written some poetry and other writings for the Iowegian, which were widely read.  Funeral services will be held from the Gospel Hall in Jerome at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with David Lawrence officiating.  Burial will be at Jerome.

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Centerville Daily Iowegian – 19 September 1936

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, wife of Clarence Bollman, departed this life to be with Crist, on Monday, Sept. 14.  For more than three and a half years she has suffered greatly from arthritis, palay and weakness, but her last illness was of only three days duration and the end came peacefully in their home at Jerome

  She has rested in Christ as her Savior for many years. The day before her death, in conversation she said: “What comforts me is “He died for me’.”

  She was the daughter of Benjaman (sic) and Katherine Sedgwick and was born Sept. 19, 1876. She would have been sixty years of age in a few days.

  She was united in marriage with Clarence Bollman, May 27, 1893.  One child, Edna, was born, who fell asleep in Jesus 21 years ago, at the age of 19 years.

  Her husband, five brothers, Tom, Owen, Will, Ben and Theodore, one sister, Vera, and many nieces and nephews are left who feel their loss deeply.

Gravestone of Clarence C. and Anna A. (Sedgwick) Bollman

in the Jerome Cemetery

Row 6, Block 20, Lot 5

Anna Sedgwick Bollman, 1876-1926

Centerville Daily Iowegian – 15 September 1936

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MRS. BOLMAN (Sic) IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Widely Known and Long Time Resident of Jerome

Succumbs to Long Time Illness

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, well known and widely loved resident of Jerome, and wife of C. C. Bollman, died at her home there yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, from complications following many years of ill health. Her death brings sorrow to a host of relatives ande friends as Mrs. Bullman (sic) had been a life long resident of Appanoose county and had lived in Jerome for a long period of time.

  Mrs. Bollman was 59 years, 11 moths (sic) and 26 days old, and had been in semi-invalidism, since a nervous breakdown 21 years ago, when her only child, a 19 year old daughter, Edna died.  During recent years her frail health had been complicated and led to her death yesterday.

Moved to Jerome

  She was born near Griffinsville and lived with her parents there until eight years of age, when she moved to Jerome, where she spent practically the entire remainder of her life. Two years following her marriage some 43 years ago she and her husband lived for a time at Concord, the Concord church being on their farm. They then returned to Jerome, buying a farm, which is located at the edge of town and have lived there since.

  In death she is preceded by her daughter, and father and mother.  One sister, Mrs. Vera Owen, of Jerome survives, in addition to five brothers as follows: R. F. Sedgwick of Centerville, T. R. of St. Louis, W’m of Des Moines, Owen of Jerome and Theodore of Jerome.

  She was a member of the Believer’s church and a woman of splendid character.  She will be remembered as having written some poetry and other writings for the Iowegian, which were widely read.  Funeral services will be held from the Gospel Hall in Jerome at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with David Lawrence officiating.  Burial will be at Jerome.

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Centerville Daily Iowegian – 19 September 1936

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, wife of Clarence Bollman, departed this life to be with Crist, on Monday, Sept. 14.  For more than three and a half years she has suffered greatly from arthritis, palay and weakness, but her last illness was of only three days duration and the end came peacefully in their home at Jerome

  She has rested in Christ as her Savior for many years. The day before her death, in conversation she said: “What comforts me is “He died for me’.”

  She was the daughter of Benjaman (sic) and Katherine Sedgwick and was born Sept. 19, 1876. She would have been sixty years of age in a few days.

  She was united in marriage with Clarence Bollman, May 27, 1893.  One child, Edna, was born, who fell asleep in Jesus 21 years ago, at the age of 19 years.

  Her husband, five brothers, Tom, Owen, Will, Ben and Theodore, one sister, Vera, and many nieces and nephews are left who feel their loss deeply.

Gravestone of Clarence C. and Anna A. (Sedgwick) Bollman

in the Jerome Cemetery

Row 6, Block 20, Lot 5

Anna Sedgwick Bollman, 1876-1926

Centerville Daily Iowegian
15 September 1936

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MRS. BOLMAN (Sic) IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Widely Known and Long Time Resident of Jerome

Succumbs to Long Time Illness

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, well known and widely loved resident of Jerome, and wife of C. C. Bollman, died at her home there yesterday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock, from complications following many years of ill health. Her death brings sorrow to a host of relatives ande friends as Mrs. Bullman (sic) had been a life long resident of Appanoose county and had lived in Jerome for a long period of time.

  Mrs. Bollman was 59 years, 11 moths (sic) and 26 days old, and had been in semi-invalidism, since a nervous breakdown 21 years ago, when her only child, a 19 year old daughter, Edna died.  During recent years her frail health had been complicated and led to her death yesterday.

Moved to Jerome

  She was born near Griffinsville and lived with her parents there until eight years of age, when she moved to Jerome, where she spent practically the entire remainder of her life. Two years following her marriage some 43 years ago she and her husband lived for a time at Concord, the Concord church being on their farm. They then returned to Jerome, buying a farm, which is located at the edge of town and have lived there since.

  In death she is preceded by her daughter, and father and mother.  One sister, Mrs. Vera Owen, of Jerome survives, in addition to five brothers as follows: R. F. Sedgwick of Centerville, T. R. of St. Louis, W’m of Des Moines, Owen of Jerome and Theodore of Jerome.

  She was a member of the Believer’s church and a woman of splendid character.  She will be remembered as having written some poetry and other writings for the Iowegian, which were widely read.  Funeral services will be held from the Gospel Hall in Jerome at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with David Lawrence officiating.  Burial will be at Jerome.

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Centerville Daily Iowegian 
19 September 1936

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  Mrs. Anna Bollman, wife of Clarence Bollman, departed this life to be with Crist, on Monday, Sept. 14.  For more than three and a half years she has suffered greatly from arthritis, palay and weakness, but her last illness was of only three days duration and the end came peacefully in their home at Jerome

  She has rested in Christ as her Savior for many years. The day before her death, in conversation she said: “What comforts me is “He died for me’.”

  She was the daughter of Benjaman (sic) and Katherine Sedgwick and was born Sept. 19, 1876. She would have been sixty years of age in a few days.

  She was united in marriage with Clarence Bollman, May 27, 1893.  One child, Edna, was born, who fell asleep in Jesus 21 years ago, at the age of 19 years.

  Her husband, five brothers, Tom, Owen, Will, Ben and Theodore, one sister, Vera, and many nieces and nephews are left who feel their loss deeply.

Gravestone of 
Clarence C. and Anna A. (Sedgwick) Bollman

in the Jerome Cemetery

Row 6, Block 20, Lot 5

La Anna Bollman Stoner, 1864-1937

Iowegian - 9 January 1927
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  Laanna Bollman, daughter of William and Elizabeth Bollman, was born in Appanoose County, Iowa, June 10th, 1864. She grew to womanhood in the Jerome vicinity, the place of her birth, receiving her education in the public schools. On September the 25th, 1887, she was united in marriage to Samuel Stoner and they began to make their home in this part of the county. Two sons and two daughters were born to bless this union: R. L. at home, Mrs. Marcia Crouch, Ethel and Elmer, all of the Jerome vicinity.  Mrs. Stoner departed this life at her home Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock January 5th, 1937, age 72 years, 6 months and 25 days. In early life she was converted, uniting with the Jerome Methodist church; to which church and faith she remained until death., She was a tender and loving mother and had a host of friends, some of them driving for several miles to attend the funeral service which was held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the church of which she so long had been a member. The service was in charge of the Rev. Luther W. Childs of Centerville. Besides the four children, Mrs. Stoner is survived by one brother, C. C. Bollman and one sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson, both of Jerome, also two granddaughters, Blanche and Vera Colene Stoner.   In death she was preceded by her husband, who passed away five and one-half years ago, an infant granddaughter, Vera Colene Stoner, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lottie Stoner, who passed away five years ago. The body was laid to rest in the Jerome cemetery in the family lot.

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Benjamin Franklin Sedgwick, 1844-1935

Daily Iowegian - 16 July 1934
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B. F. Sedgwick At 90 Retains His Activity
Daughter Pays Tribute in Verse 
to Father of Well Known Family as He Reaches 90

  B. F. Sedgwick of Jerome was 90 years old Friday, July 13, 1934. The Sedgwick family of seven children are living, some in Appanoose county, and some elsewhere. While they attempted no regular family reunion for his 90th anniversary, some of them visited him and found him full of life and in excellent health and spirits. He has lived a temperate life, eaten regularly and not to heavily, and always has had his exercise. Since he has not been engaged in active farming he gets it by walking and by exercising about the home. He walks every day. If he cannot get outside he does it in the house. He walks, swings his arms and breathes deeply and always goes to the table with a good appetite.

  Born at Rice's Landing in Pennsylvania, July 13, 1844, he came to Appanoose county when abot 25 years of age and within a year was married to Catherine Thomas of the Concord church vicinity in the northwest part of the county. They lived there until the early eighties when they moved to the Jerome vicinity.

  Eight children were born to them, the oldest, Joseph, dying in infancy. The others are: Tom R. of St. Louis, Mo.; Anna, wife of C. C. Bollman of Jerome; Owen, living on the home place, a half mile west of Jerome where the father now resides; William of Des Moines, Iowa; Vera, wife of Sam J. Owen, living west of Jerome; B. F., grocer on West Van Buren street, Centerville; Theodore M. of Jerome. The wife died April 17, 1924. 

  As Mr. Sedgwick enters on the last decade toward his hundred years he shows every indication of being in condition to complete the century. He keeps himself interested in current events, can read the newspapers without glasses, and is alert to what is going on about him. His many friends congratulate him on his long and useful life and on the cheerful attitude he has carried into old age.

  The occasion of his 90th anniversary were celebrated by some verses written by his daughter, Mrs. Anna Bollman, which are very apt and contain both sentiment and history. They relate incidents in his eventful life and pay tribute to his character, as follows:


Ninety years old today, today,
Ninety years since your first birthday;
Why father dear, it seems strange to say
That you are ninety years old today.
Your step so firm, you eye so bright,
Your form not bent, your hair not white.
But thick and glossy and silvery gray,
And yet you are ninety years old today.


On your natal day you were far from here;
On Monongahala's banks so dear
Nestled, the home where you saw the light,
And your spirit awoke to life's delight.
On its banks did you play, on its stream did you lave,
And the mountains and hills o'er-shadowed its waves.
The old Alleghanies and Blue Ridge too,
You knew from childhood, and loved them too.


Of brothers and sisters, a merry thong,
Four older and four younger, no day was long;
With tasks and playtime and school and books,
And mountain and stream and shady nooks,
The child to youth, then to manhood grew,
'Twas then as now, Youth longed for the new.
So westward he turned in the prairies great,
And journeyed to this beloved State.


In six short months he had won him a bride,
Dearer than all in the East beside;
And mountain and stream and hill and dell,
Had lost their charm, for he loved her well.
More than fifty years they journeyed together,
In sunshine and shade, and stormy weather.


They welcomed their first born, a little son,
This sweet flower was plucked ere life had begun;
Nine short months and the gift was taken
Back to the Giver, but he shall awaken.
Five stalmant sons and daughters two,
Went from this home, to build anew.
'Tis a tale oft repeated, they have not won fame,
But when life called to battle, they answered their name.


At eighty thou wast left alone,
They mate was flown, they helpmate gone;
Ten long years hath the marble pressed
The grave of her you loved the best.
Thou are nearing the shore of an unknown sea,
To launch thy bark for eternity.
But we may be nearer, 'tis hid from our sight,
"My spirit may slip from its moorings tonight."


The life of man, how brief the span!
Swift as weaver's shuttle ran.
The fleeting years have winged feet,
They bear us on till death, we meet.
'Tis not a hopeless sorrow, no!
Christ the first fruits, a vanquished foe.
And all them that in Jesus sleep,
Shall wake in peace, no more to weep.

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Daily Iowegian - 26 February 1935

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B. F. Sedgwick, 90, Dies of Pneumonia; 
Funeral Thursday

Retired Appanoose County Farmer 

Ill Since Feb. 1 at Home West of Jerome

  Pneumonia, contracted Feb. 1, proved fatal to Benjamin Franklin Sedgwick, 90-year old Appanoose county farmer, who died at 8 p.m. Monday at his home west of Jerome, where he had lived 53 years. He resided with his son, Owen S., and family at his death.

  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home, with burial in Jerome cemetery beside Mrs. Sedgwick, who died 11 years ago.

Born in Pennsylvania

  Mr. Sedgwick was born July 13, 1844, at Rices Landing, Pa. When 25 years old, he came west and settled on a farm northeast of Plano, and a year later married Catherine Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Sedgwick moved to the present Sedgwick farm west of Jerome in 1882.

  Mr. Sedgwick had been in good health until the last year. He exercised by walking about the house, was keenly interested in current events and read daily without glasses.

Daughter Wrote Poetry

 The Iowegian published poetry written by his daughter, Mrs. Anna Bollman of Jerome, and dedicated to him on his 90th birthday.

  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bollman and Mrs. Vera Owen, of Jerome; five sons, Thomas R. of St. Louis, Mo., William of Des Moines, Benjamin F. Jr. of Centerville, and Owen S. and Theodore M. of Jerome; brother, Dr. Theodore of McKeesport, Pa.; half-sister, Mrs. Emma McGregor of Ohio; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Gravestones for
Benjamin and Catherine Thomas Sedgwick

in the Jerome Cemetery

Row 6, Block 29, Lot 6

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Early Grooms Marriages 
in Appanoose County, Iowa, 1846-1900
[Appanoose County IA Genealogy Society, 1986]
Sedgwick, Benjn. 21 to Catherine Thomas 16 
June 8, 1871 - Book 5, Page 285
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Note: Catherine Thomas who married Benjamin Sedgewick was a sister of Ellen Thomas who married George Sidles. Both families lived near Jerome. Catherine and Ellen were daughters of Asbury Thomas and Mary Bowers.

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Family Tree on Ancestry.com Posted by Carri5893

Family Group Sheet for Joseph Sedgwick (1811-1882) and Priscilla Rice (c1815-Bef1850). 

Father: Joseph Sedgwick, born 5 Oct 1811, Greene Co., PA; died 3 Mar 1882

Mother: Priscilla Rice, born abt 1815, Greene Co., PA; died bef 1850

Child: Thomas Sedgwick, born abt 1836, Greene Co., PA

Child: Samuel Sedgwick, born abt 1838, Greene Co., PA

Child: Sarah Sedgwick, born 1840, Greene Co., PA

Child: Elizabeth Sedgwick, born abt 1842, Greene Co., PA

Child: Benjamin Sedgwick, born abt 1844, Green Co., PA
Note: This Family Tree provides some ancestral information for Priscilla Rice.

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Census Records for Benjamin Franklin Sedgwick
and Catherine Thomas

--1850 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Jefferson, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_783; Page: 126; Image: 246.  [Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1856 Iowa State Census, Independence, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA_48; Family Number: 60. [Asbery Thomas Family] [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]

--1860 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Jefferson, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1114; Page: 506; Image: 275. [Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1860 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Independence, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 97; Image: 98. [Asberry Thomas Family] [Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1870 U.S. Federal Census, Place, Independence, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M593_375; Page: 443; Image: 187. [Asbury Thomas Family] [Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census, (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]

--1885 Iowa State Census, Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA1885_144; Family Number: 7.  [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1895 Iowa State Census, Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA1885_287; Family Number: 92.  [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1900 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T623_416; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 16.  [Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1905 Iowa State Census, Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA_75.  [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1910 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T624_390; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 1428. [Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1915 Iowa State Census, Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA1915_25; Image: 690 - Katharine Sedgwick; Image: 687 - B. F. Sedgwick; Image: 692 - T. M. Sedgwick.  [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]
--1920 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: T625_477; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 344.  [Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]

--1925 Iowa State Census, Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: IA1925_1952; Line: 22; Images: 10, 11 and 12.  [Ancestry.com. Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925 (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]

--1930 U.S. Federal Census, Place: Lincoln, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: 641; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 333.0. [Ancestry.com.  1930 United States Federal Census (database on-line), Provo, UT, USA]