Son of Luman George Husted and Harriett Clarissa Spencer Husted. Husband of Mary Rozilla Campbell. Served in the Civil War in Company I, 3rd Michigan Cavalry. Obituary states that he was later commissioned captain, commanding Co. B., US Colored Infantry, until the end of the war. Father of 2 sons and 3 daughters.
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Wellington V. Heusted was born in Alabama, Genesee county, N.Y., on December 19, 1839, and died at his home in Clay Center, Kan., on March 7, 1923, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 18 days. He removed with his parents, to Oakland county, Mich., when but 2 years of age, and remained in that state until the Civil war broke out, when he enlisted in the 3rd Michigan Calvary, advancing through all the non-commissioned offices, during a period of three years. Later he was commissioned captain, commanding Co. B, U.S. Colored Infantry, until the end of the war.
On March 18, 1866, Mr. Heusted was united in marriage to Mary R. Campbell, with whom he traveled through life in a tender fellowship and conradeship and whom as his widow, survives to mourn his death.In 1869 the Heusteds cam to Kansas as poineers. Here they sought to help build up the great state of which we are now so proud. Me Heusted brok out manhy of the section lines of Bloom touwnship with an ox team. As homesteaders in that township they proved themselves the material of which pioneers are made. To their union were born five children; L.J. Heusted of Broughton, A. G. Heusted of Holly, Mich., Mrs. Harriet Nordstrom and Mrs. Margaret Kamphaus, both of Clay Center, and Mary A. Heusted, who preceded her father in death.Mr. Heusted was engaged in many phases of public life and associated with others. He was the grandson of a Baptist minister; in young manhood was a school teacher; was associated in the active work of the G.A.R. and of the military order of the Loyal Legion, an order of commissioned officers of the Civel war. For two years he was entrusted with treasurership of Clay County. He figured in national politics, having been a delegate to the national Republican convention twice in 1900 and 1912.Mr. Heusted was a respected citizen and one who lived a broad life in the community, touching many others in a helpful way. He served his home township in its offices and on one or two occasions acted as coroner in the pioneer days of Clay county. The respect and love of his family testify to his home life, and the public trust proved the confidence of the public in his life. Besides his immediate family Mr. Heusted is survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the family home. North Seventh street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wallace Carpenter, with a male quartet composed of Alfred Humfeld, P. R. Rankin, Sumner Vincent and F. W. Parrott. The service was very simple and was carried out according to the wishes of the departed veteran. The active pall bearers were Comrades Walter Ross, Richard Brueggemann, Fred Johnson, George Bisenius, Ed Faulconer and Wm. M. Beall, all members of the local post of The American Legion, and the honorary members were Comrades C. A. Allen, John A. Loader, W. E. Durant, L. Breightweis-er, J. A. Glace and G. W. Wallace, all members of the G. A. R. post. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
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Wellington V. Heusted was born in Alabama, Genesee county, N.Y., on December 19, 1839, and died at his home in Clay Center, Kan., on March 7, 1923, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 18 days. He removed with his parents, to Oakland county, Mich., when but 2 years of age, and remained in that state until the Civil war broke out, when he enlisted in the 3rd Michigan Calvary, advancing through all the non-commissioned offices, during a period of three years. Later he was commissioned captain, commanding Co. B, U.S. Colored Infantry, until the end of the war.
On March 18, 1866, Mr. Heusted was united in marriage to Mary R. Campbell, with whom he traveled through life in a tender fellowship and conradeship and whom as his widow, survives to mourn his death.In 1869 the Heusteds cam to Kansas as poineers. Here they sought to help build up the great state of which we are now so proud. Me Heusted brok out manhy of the section lines of Bloom touwnship with an ox team. As homesteaders in that township they proved themselves the material of which pioneers are made. To their union were born five children; L.J. Heusted of Broughton, A. G. Heusted of Holly, Mich., Mrs. Harriet Nordstrom and Mrs. Margaret Kamphaus, both of Clay Center, and Mary A. Heusted, who preceded her father in death.Mr. Heusted was engaged in many phases of public life and associated with others. He was the grandson of a Baptist minister; in young manhood was a school teacher; was associated in the active work of the G.A.R. and of the military order of the Loyal Legion, an order of commissioned officers of the Civel war. For two years he was entrusted with treasurership of Clay County. He figured in national politics, having been a delegate to the national Republican convention twice in 1900 and 1912.Mr. Heusted was a respected citizen and one who lived a broad life in the community, touching many others in a helpful way. He served his home township in its offices and on one or two occasions acted as coroner in the pioneer days of Clay county. The respect and love of his family testify to his home life, and the public trust proved the confidence of the public in his life. Besides his immediate family Mr. Heusted is survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the family home. North Seventh street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wallace Carpenter, with a male quartet composed of Alfred Humfeld, P. R. Rankin, Sumner Vincent and F. W. Parrott. The service was very simple and was carried out according to the wishes of the departed veteran. The active pall bearers were Comrades Walter Ross, Richard Brueggemann, Fred Johnson, George Bisenius, Ed Faulconer and Wm. M. Beall, all members of the local post of The American Legion, and the honorary members were Comrades C. A. Allen, John A. Loader, W. E. Durant, L. Breightweis-er, J. A. Glace and G. W. Wallace, all members of the G. A. R. post. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
Son of Luman George Husted and Harriett Clarissa Spencer Husted. Husband of Mary Rozilla Campbell. Served in the Civil War in Company I, 3rd Michigan Cavalry. Obituary states that he was later commissioned captain, commanding Co. B., US Colored Infantry, until the end of the war. Father of 2 sons and 3 daughters.
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Wellington V. Heusted was born in Alabama, Genesee county, N.Y., on December 19, 1839, and died at his home in Clay Center, Kan., on March 7, 1923, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 18 days. He removed with his parents, to Oakland county, Mich., when but 2 years of age, and remained in that state until the Civil war broke out, when he enlisted in the 3rd Michigan Calvary, advancing through all the non-commissioned offices, during a period of three years. Later he was commissioned captain, commanding Co. B, U.S. Colored Infantry, until the end of the war.
On March 18, 1866, Mr. Heusted was united in marriage to Mary R. Campbell, with whom he traveled through life in a tender fellowship and conradeship and whom as his widow, survives to mourn his death.In 1869 the Heusteds cam to Kansas as poineers. Here they sought to help build up the great state of which we are now so proud. Me Heusted brok out manhy of the section lines of Bloom touwnship with an ox team. As homesteaders in that township they proved themselves the material of which pioneers are made. To their union were born five children; L.J. Heusted of Broughton, A. G. Heusted of Holly, Mich., Mrs. Harriet Nordstrom and Mrs. Margaret Kamphaus, both of Clay Center, and Mary A. Heusted, who preceded her father in death.Mr. Heusted was engaged in many phases of public life and associated with others. He was the grandson of a Baptist minister; in young manhood was a school teacher; was associated in the active work of the G.A.R. and of the military order of the Loyal Legion, an order of commissioned officers of the Civel war. For two years he was entrusted with treasurership of Clay County. He figured in national politics, having been a delegate to the national Republican convention twice in 1900 and 1912.Mr. Heusted was a respected citizen and one who lived a broad life in the community, touching many others in a helpful way. He served his home township in its offices and on one or two occasions acted as coroner in the pioneer days of Clay county. The respect and love of his family testify to his home life, and the public trust proved the confidence of the public in his life. Besides his immediate family Mr. Heusted is survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the family home. North Seventh street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wallace Carpenter, with a male quartet composed of Alfred Humfeld, P. R. Rankin, Sumner Vincent and F. W. Parrott. The service was very simple and was carried out according to the wishes of the departed veteran. The active pall bearers were Comrades Walter Ross, Richard Brueggemann, Fred Johnson, George Bisenius, Ed Faulconer and Wm. M. Beall, all members of the local post of The American Legion, and the honorary members were Comrades C. A. Allen, John A. Loader, W. E. Durant, L. Breightweis-er, J. A. Glace and G. W. Wallace, all members of the G. A. R. post. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
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Wellington V. Heusted was born in Alabama, Genesee county, N.Y., on December 19, 1839, and died at his home in Clay Center, Kan., on March 7, 1923, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 18 days. He removed with his parents, to Oakland county, Mich., when but 2 years of age, and remained in that state until the Civil war broke out, when he enlisted in the 3rd Michigan Calvary, advancing through all the non-commissioned offices, during a period of three years. Later he was commissioned captain, commanding Co. B, U.S. Colored Infantry, until the end of the war.
On March 18, 1866, Mr. Heusted was united in marriage to Mary R. Campbell, with whom he traveled through life in a tender fellowship and conradeship and whom as his widow, survives to mourn his death.In 1869 the Heusteds cam to Kansas as poineers. Here they sought to help build up the great state of which we are now so proud. Me Heusted brok out manhy of the section lines of Bloom touwnship with an ox team. As homesteaders in that township they proved themselves the material of which pioneers are made. To their union were born five children; L.J. Heusted of Broughton, A. G. Heusted of Holly, Mich., Mrs. Harriet Nordstrom and Mrs. Margaret Kamphaus, both of Clay Center, and Mary A. Heusted, who preceded her father in death.Mr. Heusted was engaged in many phases of public life and associated with others. He was the grandson of a Baptist minister; in young manhood was a school teacher; was associated in the active work of the G.A.R. and of the military order of the Loyal Legion, an order of commissioned officers of the Civel war. For two years he was entrusted with treasurership of Clay County. He figured in national politics, having been a delegate to the national Republican convention twice in 1900 and 1912.Mr. Heusted was a respected citizen and one who lived a broad life in the community, touching many others in a helpful way. He served his home township in its offices and on one or two occasions acted as coroner in the pioneer days of Clay county. The respect and love of his family testify to his home life, and the public trust proved the confidence of the public in his life. Besides his immediate family Mr. Heusted is survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The funeral occurred at the family home. North Seventh street, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wallace Carpenter, with a male quartet composed of Alfred Humfeld, P. R. Rankin, Sumner Vincent and F. W. Parrott. The service was very simple and was carried out according to the wishes of the departed veteran. The active pall bearers were Comrades Walter Ross, Richard Brueggemann, Fred Johnson, George Bisenius, Ed Faulconer and Wm. M. Beall, all members of the local post of The American Legion, and the honorary members were Comrades C. A. Allen, John A. Loader, W. E. Durant, L. Breightweis-er, J. A. Glace and G. W. Wallace, all members of the G. A. R. post. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
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