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Hiram Gentle passed from this life at his home east of Corning
Tuesday morning, February 4, 1913, at 9:30 o'clock. Funeral services
will be held at the home Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, conducted by
Rev. C. G. Marshall, pastor of the Congregational church, and interment
will be made in Walnut Grove cemetery. Mr. Gentle was born in Franklin
Center, Canada, August 31, 1838. He was married May 2, 1867, at Rome,
Iowa, to Miss Sarah Tracey. To this union three children were born, Miss
Minnie, at home; Albert, of. Corning, and Robert, residing at
Livingstone, Mont. Mr. Gentle located in Adams county in 1869 and this
has been his home ever since. Mr. Gentle located in this vicinity when
Creston was the western, terminus of the C. B. & Q. railroad, and
assisted in the work-of extending the system west. He was 'bridge
foreman for the company for 21 years, holding that position when the
Creston division comprised only that portion of the road from Afton to
Villisca. He also worked for some time between Creston and Red Oak. He
united with the Congregational church when a child and was ever an
active worker in the organization, attending its services until failing
health prevented. He was a charter member of the Corning Congregational
church, he and his wife being the last remaining members of the charter
list. Mr. Gentle served the church as a deacon for many years, as his
ancestors had done for several generations. Mr. Gentle made, many
friends and was a good neighbor, and a good citizen, enjoying the
respect of all who knew him and his loss will be felt by many. Mr. and
Mrs. William Gentle and Miss Ada also Mrs. Nina Wright, all of Creston,
are here to attend the funeral. Other relatives are expected. The death of Hiram Gentle occurred Tuesday morning at 9
o'clock at his residence following an illness of several years of
stomach trouble. He had been confined to his bed for a couple of months
and his death had been looked for by the family for the past three
weeks. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence conducted by his pastor, Rev. Chas. Marshall of the
Congregational church. Interment was made in Walnut Grove cemetery.
Hiram Gentle was born August 31st, 1833, in Franklin Center, Quebec,
Canada. At the age of 21 he came to Illinois where he remained until
1867 when he came to Iowa, settling at Rome. He was married to Miss
Sarah Tracy, May 2, 1867, residing there two years. Three children were
born to them, Albert Gentle, and Miss Minnie Gentle of this city and
Robert Gentle residing at Livingston, Mont. The family removed to
Corning in 1869 and Mr. Gentle secured employment on the "Q"
road as bridge foreman in which capacity he served for twenty-one years.
He was bridge foreman on the Creston division when the division
comprised only that portion of the system from Afton to Villisca. At
that date Creston was the western terminal of the C. B. & Q., and
Mr. Gentle assisted in extending the system west. He was an all around,
practical railroad man and enjoyed an enviable record and acquaintance
among his workmen. He resigned his work on the railroad in 1890. He was
a charter member of the Congregational church and has served
continuously in the capacity of deacon since its organization. Mr.
Gentle was one of the best types of honorable citizens in the country
and was universally admired for his many noble qualities and admirable
traits of character. He leaves many friends in this part of the state
who will sincerely regret his demise. Note: the 1900 U.S. Census, Iowa, Adams County, says birthday is Aug 1833. | ||
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