Abrams Hamilton obituaries and
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Miscellaneous Abrams Material
Hedrick Journal, Wednesday, July 4, 1900
Andrew Abrams Dead
Andrew Abrams, one of the oldest citizens of this vicinity, died Monday
at the home of his son, Henry Abrams, west of town. He had reached the
age of 85 years, two months and nine days. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence, conducted by Rev.
J.N. Smith, the interment being in the Brooks cemetery.
Mr. Abrams was born April 23, 1815, in Licking county, Ohio.
He was
married to Mary A. Harter in 1838. To them were born seven children,
all of whom are yet living but one son and daughter. He was a loving
parent and kind neighbor, and his life was a happy one until his
copanion was called away in 1883. Mr. Abrams and his two daughters
resided together until he was again married, in 1888, to Mrs. Sarah
Olen.
Mr. Abrams was always cheerful, bearing his trials and sufferings with
Christian patience. He was resigned to the will of the father, and
expressed a willingness to depart this life and be with his Savior.
Another pioneer and good citizen has passed from among the
living.
Ottumwa Courier, Wednesday, April 29, 1925, p. 7
Henry Kelso Abrams, son of Andrew and Mary Ann Abrams, was
born December 8, 1845 near Glasgow, in Jefferson County. When he
was 8 years old his family moved to Keokuk County locating two
and a half miles west of hedrick, where he lived until 1914 when
he moved to Hedrick, where he lived until his death. Mr Abrams
was married November 30, 1871 to Hannah Jeannette Hamilton.
Survived by : his devoted wife, six daughters, Mrs Eva
Bartley of Ottumwa, Mrs. Molly Hankhammer, Mrs Daisy Scott, Mrs.
Eunice Hild and Mrs. Leota Wilson, all of Hedrick; and Mrs Nelly
Hild of Linby; one brother Miles of Hedrick, and a sister Mrs.
Malinda Leap of Utica, South Dakota. He had one son, Milo who
died at age of 5 years. He also leaves 12 grand children and 1
great grandchild.
Mr. Abrams was early converted to Christ and led a
consistent
Christian life. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be
greatly missed in his home and community. Mr. Abrams died April
22 at 2:30 P.M. internment 4-24-25.
Ottumwa Courier, April 23, 1925, p 17
Mrs. Eva Bartley and daughter Opal and son James of Ottumwa
were called here Sunday by the serious illness of Mrs. Bartley's
father, Henry Abrams. Henry Abrams suffered a stroke of paralysis
Sunday morning and is in serious condition.
Mr & Mrs. H.N. Hamilton of Fremont, and Mrs. Jessie
McCreery of Oskaloosa were called here Monday by the serious
illness of their brother in law, Henry Abrams.
Ottumwa Courier, April 25, 1925, p17
Henry Abrams of Hedrick suffered a stroke of paralysis at
his
home Sunday and died Wednesday afternoon at 12:30, aged 79 years
and 5 months. He was a brother in law to H.N. Hamilton of
Fremont.
Ottumwa Courier, Thursday, October 1, 1925, p12
Those from out of town attending the funeral of Miles
Abrams.
Arthur Abrams, Brookfield, Mo; George Abrams , Licking, Mo; Harley
Abrams, Carroll; John , Oskaloosa; James, Delta; Harry, Holcomb,
Wisconsin; John Lansperger, Hiteman; Mrs. Reta Babcock , Mr &
Mrs. Cain Scott; T.N. Hamilton Fremont; H.N. Hamilton, Fremont;
,Mrs. Henry Hild, Linby.
Wednesday, February 5, 1908, Hedrick Journal
Mr and Mrs. Miles Abrams and Mrs. Robert White of Macon,
Missouri, and Mrs. D.B. Davis of Chariton attended the funeral of
Sarah Hamilton.
Mrs. Sarah Hamilton of Young St passed away last Thursday.
She was born August 7, 1832 in Muskingum County, Ohio Her maiden
name was Shuck. Her and her husband came from Ohio in 1861. Lived
on a farm west of town until 1895 when they moved to Hedrick.
8 children all who live except J.F. Hamilton of Mystic,
Iowa
who died 7-13-1906.
All present at funeral except Jane Abrams of Spokane,
Washington.
Hedrick Journal Wed October 7, 1925
Miles Abrams was born near Newark, Ohio 7-11-1843 died
Sunday
September 27, 1925.
More than 30 years ago he was converted to Christ by the
Rev.
Hiram Heckler in the school house revivals. Funeral Tuesday
afternoon. T.C. Kennedy of M.E. Church officiating. Funeral at
his home.
Songs: Fade,Fade Each Earthly Joy; Jesus Lover of My Soul
Hedrick Journal, Wed. July 20, 1932
Mrs. Miles Abrams died last Wednesday; born 12-10-1853
Muskingum County Ohio; came to Iowa in 1861; united with Holiness
Church as a child;
survived by five sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral services
were held Saturday at the Baptist Church.
Hedrick Journal December 17, 1941
Hannah Abrams was buried Monday. Sisters: Jane Abrams
of Spokane, Washington , and Mrs. Robert White of Macon, Missouri.
Hedrick Journal, December 19, 1900
Arthur, Lewis, Harley, and George Abrams arrived Thursday
from Canton, Mississippi having driven through with a four mule
team. They were 45 days on the road, but the trip was a very
pleasant one, as the boys were well equipped for hunting or
camping.
Ottumwa Courier, Monday, December 15, 1941
Hedrick Pioneer Dies. {picture included) Mrs. Hannah J.
Abrams, 86 widow of Henry Abrams and a Hedrick resident for 77
years, was found dead in bed at her home by Mr. And Mrs. A.L.
Scott about 2:30 Saturday......... She apparently suffered a
heart attack while she slept.
Survived by six daughters: Mrs. E.L. Bartley of Ottumwa,
Mrs.
William Hankhammer, Mrs. A.L. Scott, Mrs. Eunice Hild (all of
Hedrick); Mrs. Henry Hild of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Henry Wilson of
Fairfield, 1 brother and 3 sisters survive her.
Internment December 15, 1941
Ottumwa Courier, Friday, October 31, 1941
Harvey Newton Hamilton, 79 a retired merchant, died at
12:30 A.M. today at his home in Fremont, Iowa...... Lived in
Fremont 49 years, in business here 27 years wife: Hattie son: Cole
daughter: Mrs. A.J. Jones
