Hamilton Bales son of David and Rachel Hiner Bales.
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To Him above to whom we all must answer, Ham Bales dies of paralysis.
On Sat, 27 Apr, Was an Old time Pioneer of Davis Co., Came to Iowa in 1847.
Died at his home three quarters of a mile south of Floris, his death was caused by a second stroke of paralysis which overtook him on Thurs, and his first stroke was in Oct. The second carried the faithful pioneer to his reward above. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday, conducted by Rev Sprage. The remains being laid to rest in the Dutch Flat Cemetery.
He was born 5 Jul 1841, in Jennings Co., IN, and when but 6 years old he came with his parents to Iowa and settled in Davis Co, where he has since resided. At the time of his death his age was 65 years, 3 months and 5 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and his only son, O.K. Bales, who resides on the old home place. Mr. Bales had retired from the farm about three years ago and was endeavoring to enjoy himself in his old age when death overtook him. Besides his wife and son he leaves behind him four brothers, Jacob, Mose, Solomon and Lee, of which all reside in Davis Co., but Mose, who resides in Ottumwa. Also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Yoder of Eddyville and Mrs. Elizabeth Christy of Davis Co.
The funeral services were short only being a few songs as he did not care for a long service which he explained in this way that it only made more tears, sorrow for those left behind and that the song service would do just as well. He was a faithful member of his church, a good neighbor and citizen and his demise will be greatly missed by his friends.
He married Martha Covert daughter of Robert and Cynthia Ann Yoder Covert.
obit ANSWERS THE CALL
To Him above to whom we all must answer, Ham Bales dies of paralysis.
On Sat, 27 Apr, Was an Old time Pioneer of Davis Co., Came to Iowa in 1847.
Died at his home three quarters of a mile south of Floris, his death was caused by a second stroke of paralysis which overtook him on Thurs, and his first stroke was in Oct. The second carried the faithful pioneer to his reward above. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday, conducted by Rev Sprage. The remains being laid to rest in the Dutch Flat Cemetery.
He was born 5 Jul 1841, in Jennings Co., IN, and when but 6 years old he came with his parents to Iowa and settled in Davis Co, where he has since resided. At the time of his death his age was 65 years, 3 months and 5 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and his only son, O.K. Bales, who resides on the old home place. Mr. Bales had retired from the farm about three years ago and was endeavoring to enjoy himself in his old age when death overtook him. Besides his wife and son he leaves behind him four brothers, Jacob, Mose, Solomon and Lee, of which all reside in Davis Co., but Mose, who resides in Ottumwa. Also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Yoder of Eddyville and Mrs. Elizabeth Christy of Davis Co.
The funeral services were short only being a few songs as he did not care for a long service which he explained in this way that it only made more tears, sorrow for those left behind and that the song service would do just as well. He was a faithful member of his church, a good neighbor and citizen and his demise will be greatly missed by his friends.
He married Martha Covert daughter of Robert and Cynthia Ann Yoder Covert.
Hamilton Bales son of David and Rachel Hiner Bales.
obit ANSWERS THE CALL
To Him above to whom we all must answer, Ham Bales dies of paralysis.
On Sat, 27 Apr, Was an Old time Pioneer of Davis Co., Came to Iowa in 1847.
Died at his home three quarters of a mile south of Floris, his death was caused by a second stroke of paralysis which overtook him on Thurs, and his first stroke was in Oct. The second carried the faithful pioneer to his reward above. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday, conducted by Rev Sprage. The remains being laid to rest in the Dutch Flat Cemetery.
He was born 5 Jul 1841, in Jennings Co., IN, and when but 6 years old he came with his parents to Iowa and settled in Davis Co, where he has since resided. At the time of his death his age was 65 years, 3 months and 5 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and his only son, O.K. Bales, who resides on the old home place. Mr. Bales had retired from the farm about three years ago and was endeavoring to enjoy himself in his old age when death overtook him. Besides his wife and son he leaves behind him four brothers, Jacob, Mose, Solomon and Lee, of which all reside in Davis Co., but Mose, who resides in Ottumwa. Also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Yoder of Eddyville and Mrs. Elizabeth Christy of Davis Co.
The funeral services were short only being a few songs as he did not care for a long service which he explained in this way that it only made more tears, sorrow for those left behind and that the song service would do just as well. He was a faithful member of his church, a good neighbor and citizen and his demise will be greatly missed by his friends.
He married Martha Covert daughter of Robert and Cynthia Ann Yoder Covert.
obit ANSWERS THE CALL
To Him above to whom we all must answer, Ham Bales dies of paralysis.
On Sat, 27 Apr, Was an Old time Pioneer of Davis Co., Came to Iowa in 1847.
Died at his home three quarters of a mile south of Floris, his death was caused by a second stroke of paralysis which overtook him on Thurs, and his first stroke was in Oct. The second carried the faithful pioneer to his reward above. The funeral services were held at his home Sunday, conducted by Rev Sprage. The remains being laid to rest in the Dutch Flat Cemetery.
He was born 5 Jul 1841, in Jennings Co., IN, and when but 6 years old he came with his parents to Iowa and settled in Davis Co, where he has since resided. At the time of his death his age was 65 years, 3 months and 5 days.
He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and his only son, O.K. Bales, who resides on the old home place. Mr. Bales had retired from the farm about three years ago and was endeavoring to enjoy himself in his old age when death overtook him. Besides his wife and son he leaves behind him four brothers, Jacob, Mose, Solomon and Lee, of which all reside in Davis Co., but Mose, who resides in Ottumwa. Also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Yoder of Eddyville and Mrs. Elizabeth Christy of Davis Co.
The funeral services were short only being a few songs as he did not care for a long service which he explained in this way that it only made more tears, sorrow for those left behind and that the song service would do just as well. He was a faithful member of his church, a good neighbor and citizen and his demise will be greatly missed by his friends.
He married Martha Covert daughter of Robert and Cynthia Ann Yoder Covert.
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