Jacob Hendershot
JACOB HENDERSHOT was born in Belmont county, Ohio, July 16, 1820 and died of heart disease Dec. 17, 1900, at Hebron, Nebraska. Thus he had lived out four score years, having reached the ripe old age of 80 years, 5 months and 1 day. The deceased continued to reside at the place of his birth for many years.
On January 22, 1844 he was married to Delana Harmon, who still lives to mourn the loss of him who had been a faithful and loving companion for over half a century. Few marriages have been followed by greater matrimonial felicity than this. Eleven children were born to bless this union, seven boys and four girls. Three of these died in infancy while the family still lived in Ohio. Cora, one of the remaining daughters, after having been an invalid and constant charge for over 19 years, died Feb. 20, 1883, at Hebron, Neb., to which place the deceased had moved with his family in 1870. The burden of the care of this afflicted daughter was cheerfully shared by this father and his devoted wife. The remaining children, all but two of whom are still living in our midst, deeply mourn the death of a kind and loving parent, and will ever remember him as one who spared no pains to prepare them for lives of usefulness. Besides these, numerous grand children and relatives are living to respect the memory of the departed.
The removal to Hebron was the first and only change of residence made by the subject of this obituary. He came here as a member of a colony, which had been organized by himself and ten associates for the purpose of making a settlement, from which nucleus Hebron has grown to its present proportions. Being thus intimately connected with the history of this city, there are few men better and more favorably known in Thayer county than he. During his long residence here, he has gained a host of friends, who lament the death of one who has been endeared to them in many ways. His character as a citizen and neighbor has been such as to gain the admiration of his associates, and many indeed will remember him for his deeds of charity.
Bro. Hendershot became a Christian at the age of sixteen years and has been a loyal follower of Christ ever since. He, at that time, became a member of the Christian church in Belmont county, Ohio, of which congregation he was an earnest and active member as long as he resided there and contributed much toward its financial support and its spiritual growth. He was one of the organizers of the Christian church of Hebron and has been one of its elders ever since its organization. So devotedly was he attached to this congregation that during his last moments he rejoiced at its prosperity. His brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus greatly miss his wise counsel and zealous example and while regretting that this earthly tie must be broken, yet rejoice that he has gone to receive a well earned reward in Heaven. He will always be remembered as one whose devotion and sacrifice contributed largely to the upbuilding and sustenance of this congregation. He may truly be spoken of as an affectionate husband, a loving father, a faithful friend and neighbor, and above all, as a true and loyal follower of the Christ whose name was dearer to him than all else. Certainly the language of his favorite scriptural text will be spoken to him at the judgment bar of God: "Well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many; enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." R. A. S.
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The funeral services were held at the Christian church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. A. Schell. Beautiful floral offerings had been sent by the two sons, F. J. and Sherman Hendershot, of Ogden, Utah. The pall bearers were selected by Father Hendershot before his death, from among his old friends, viz: N. A. Heath, W. J. Green, F. A. Powell, Frank Powell, C. M. Wetherald and R. Ellison. A large concourse of friends accompanied the relatives to the Sunny Slope, Hebron Cemetery, where the body was laid to rest.
THE JOURNAL unites with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Delana Harmon Hendershot
DEATH OF "GRANDMA HENDERSHOT." Delana Harmon was born at Wheeling, W. Va., Dec. 5, 1825, where she lived only a few years. The family moved to Belmont county, Ohio, where she resided until 1870, when she came to Hebron, which was her home until February 20, 1905, on which day she died, at the ripe old age of 79 years, 2 months and 15 days.
While living in Belmont county, Ohio, the deceased met and married Jacob Hendershot, June 22, 1844. Her husband died at Hebron December 17, 1900. For over half a century the two lived as one in happy wedded life. Many here remember the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. The tie that bound them became so strong during all these years that the husband insisted on dying in her loving arms, protesting against being removed as long as God gave him breath. The wife has never ceased to long for the time when they be once more locked in love's embrace. Eternity will never break such a tie as that.
To this union were born eleven children, of whom seven are living and are well known in this community: F. J. and Sherman Hendershot of Ogden, Angie and Jennie Pew, Daniel, H. A. and O. P. Hendershot of Hebron. These children have all borne witness by their words and acts of tender care, of their deep love for mother, aroused by the tender affection manifest toward them by her during all their lives. Mother could do no more than she did. Besides these living children, her only living brother, Daniel Harmon, thirty-four grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, two nephews, B. W. and E. E. Hess, living here, a number of others who have shared her home at times and a host of friends mourn this loss. Her mother heart was large enough for them all.
Of the dead, all died in infancy save Cora, who departed this life at the age of 19. During all the years of her life she was an invalid and never was able to even feed herself. This mother cared for her with the tender care that only a mother can bestow on an afflicted child. In addition to the burden of caring for this large family and invalid child, she was called on to nurse her old mother during nine years and her invalid sister for forty-seven years. The mere statement of these facts speaks with eloquence of the heroism and self-sacrifice of this life. Yet the story is not told. Never was neighbor sick that Grandma Hendershot was not ready and eager to do what she could to relieve their suffering. Many weary hours were spent by her in caring for the afflicted of other households. Truly the Master will say to her, "I was sick and you visited me" for "inasmuch as ye did unto one of the least of these, my children, ye did it unto me."
Her husband was always a leader in the church, being in a sense the father of the Christian church here and an elder until his death. As a consequence their home was a preacher's home; yes, more than this, it door was always open to any member of the church and its table spread to all who would come.
When Father Hendershot started to church, mother would say, "bring all the brethren home who are not otherwise cared for" and he would rise after communion service and issue the invitation. Many a time she has deprived herself of the benefits of the worship in order to provide for the necessities of others. Was it not such as these that the Master said "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." She heard the invitation and accepted the call.
"Grandma" Hendershot, one of the dear old souls who has been identified with Hebron since the organization of the town, passed to her reward Monday after a long and painful illness. The funeral was held at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. R. A. Schell, Tuesday afternoon, after which interment took place in the family lot in Sunny Slope, Hebron Cemetery, just overlooking the town which had been a part of her life for so many years.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
Charles Hess
Source: The Hebron Journal, Thursday May 27, 1875
Died Charles, son of W.P. and M.J. Hess, on Friday morning May, 21st, 1875, aged 6 years, 9 months, and 6 days.
William A. Hess
Source: The Hebron Journal, Thursday May 20, 1875
Died May 15, 1875 at the Proctor House, Hebron, Nebraska. William A. son of W.P. and M.J. Hess, aged 13 years and 6 months. The deep and heartfelt sympathy of the community for the bereaved relatives of the deceased was expressively shown by the large concourse that attended the funeral ceremonies.
Fred Holes
FRED HOLES: Fred, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holes, passed away Friday, Nov. 17th, 1899. Fred was born in Iowa March 10th, 1872 and came with his parents to Neb. when he was three months old. Funeral service was conducted at the home Sunday morning by Rev. T. H. Lillie, pastor of the M. E. church. The remains were laid at rest in the Alexandria cemetery.
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EDSON P. HOUSE
OBITUARY.
EDSON P. HOUSE was born March 20, 1836, in the state of New York, and died at Alexandria, Nebraska, May 3, 1903, aged 67 years, 1 month and 13 days.
At the age of 20 years he was united in marriage to Melissa Murray at West Union, Iowa, to which place he had emigrated sometime previous.
In June 1869 they removed to Nebraska and settled four and one half miles west of Alexandria on a piece of government land, becoming homesteaders and identifying themselves with the comparatively few settlers of that time.
Accepting the conditions as he found them, by the practice of frugality and untiring applications, he succeeded in rearing for himself and family a very comfortable home on which they resided until their children were grown, married, and had gone to homes of their own; and until his companion in life was called to leave him which occurred Jan. 22, 1893. Since that time he has divided his time between the farm and Alexandria except the last few years which have been spent in Colorado and California in quest of health which was denied him. One year ago he came home to be among his children and friends when it came his time to pay the last debt we all have to pay.
With a mind perfectly clear and strong until almost his last breath was drawn, suffering but little at the last, he passed away calmly and peacefully as a child, loved by those who knew him best, and highly respected by all with whom he came in contact, for the qualities which it takes to make AN HONEST MAN.
After appropriate services, which were held at the house Monday morning, May 4, the remains of the deceased were laid to rest by the side of his wife in the cemetery at Belvidere.
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We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks to the very kind friends who so willingly aided and assisted us during the sickness and death of our father, also the friends who accompanied us and assisted at his burial.
E. L. House,
Mrs. Minnie Salter,
Mrs. Lyn Martin,
Mrs. Hattie E. Hubbard.
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Hannah Marrion (Wetmore) Hubbard
HANNAH MARRION (WETMORE) HUBBARD: Born July 9th, 1821, in Lyden, Lewis Co., New York. Married Fred B. Hubbard on Jan. 9th, 1850; they lived in Turin, Lewis Co., New York for six years when they went west to Sextonville, Richland Co., Wis. during the fall of 1856.
Became member of the M. E. church in the winter of 1858-9, of which church she remained a member until her death. In April 1872 she and her family again moved west, settling on a homestead in Jefferson Co., Nebraska. They then moved into Alexandria in 1879; in 1893 they moved back to the homestead where she lived until her death on June 30th, 1899, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Funeral services were held at the M. E. church of Alexandria at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. Sermon was preached by Rev. T. H. Lillie. Rev. H. Berkley, having known the deceased for years, made an appropriate talk (by special request). She was laid to rest in the Alexandria cemetery, one mile west of town.
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Card of thanks followed signed by Fred B. Hubbard, Frank W. Hubbard, Mrs. M. T. Allen and Ms. J. C. Martin.
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Mrs. Thomas Hughes
Source: The Hebron Register, Nov. 27, 1915
Mrs. Thomas Hughes died at her home at Rexford, Kansas, Monday of cancer. The remains were brought to this city Thursday and laid to rest in Rose Hill cemetery. The Hughes' formerly resided on a farm near Hebron and have a host of friends here who extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Clara W. (Hole) Hunt
CLARA W. [HOLE] HUNT.
Died, at Belvidere, Neb., April 27th, 1889, Clara W., wife of A. E. Hunt, aged 36 years, 3 months and 29 days. She leaves a husband and one small child, a girl 1 1/2 years of age.
Clara W. Hole was born in Havana, Illinois, Dec. 28th, 1852. She was educated and taught in the public schools at that place about 2 years. With her widowed mother and two brothers she removed to Belvidere, Nebraska, in the year 1874, where she taught for about 4 years. In 1880 she was united in marriage to A. E. Hunt, since which time her life has been one of unselfish devotion to her family and friends. She was always of a quiet, thoughtful disposition and at the early age of 12 years made a public profession of faith in the Lord and soon after united with the Baptist church, She never united with a church at this place, there being none of her choice here, but she was deeply interested in the welfare of the church, as well as that of education and temperance. The Lord in whom she trusted in her youth was faithful to her at the last, and although she realized her condition death had no terror for her.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.--Rev. 14:13.
The funeral took place at her late residence, Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m., attended by a large number of the relatives, friends and neighbors, who mourn her death and keenly feel her loss. Rev. Willard preached the funeral sermon and his well chosen remarks were attentively listened to.
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A CARD
In behalf of myself and the bereaved relatives of my dear wife, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the friends who so kindly assisted me during and after her fatal illness. May it be your privilege when the summons comes to you, as it must come to all, to hear the Saviour saying as we believe she did, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord."
A. E. HUNT
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"He Giveth His Beloved Sleep."
MRS. CLARA HUNT.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler