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Subject: [INWARRIC] A. J. Adkison, an Old Resident, Passes to the Beyond
Date: 10 Dec 2001 20:28:50 -0700

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Surnames: Adkison, Preble, Benge,
Classification: Obituary

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"A" Obit Collection Madison Co, Iowa
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A. J. Adkison, an Old Resident, Passes to the Beyond

After an illness of two weeks. Mr. A. J. Adkison died at
his home in this city Saturday, December 13/15? at one o'clock
a. m. He had been in poor health for some time, but his ailment
had not taken on a serious form until two weeks ago. It began
with catarrh of the stomach, complicated later with suppurated
tonsils, and at the last with dropsy. He bore the suffering
of his latter illness with patience and resolution, looking
forward to death with the quiet fortitude characteristic of
his life. He was conscious until Friday evening.

Mr. Adkison was born at Brookville, Warren county,
Indiana, July 26, 1821, where he grew to manhood. He was united
in marriage in 1846 to Anner Preble, who died in this city
October 17, 1892. They removed to Vermillion county, Illinois,
in 1847 and came to Winterset in 1856.

Mr. Adkison's life has been a busy and consistent one.
He was a staunch advocate of temperance and good citizenship.
He united with the Christian church of this city in 1856. Its
history, written by those who know it best, would hold up among
the foremost his name. He was the last charter member of
Madison Lodge 136, I.O.O.F. where his enthusiasm and constant
work for the good, of the order held him a place of high esteem.

Those who survive him of his own family are a son, Albert
H., of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Orpha S. and a step-
daughter, Mrs. A. M. Benge of this city. All three were present
at his death. Of his father's family, only one, a brother, L. D.
Adkison, Peru, Indiana, is left. The funeral services were at
the Christian church, Sunday at 2 pm. The attendance was much
larger than the house could accomodate. It was under the auspices
of Madison Lodge 136, I.O.O.F. At the church prayer was offered
by Rev. Storrs. Rev. Howard then gave a short sketch of Mr.
Adkison's church life and work, full of excellent and comforting
thoughts.......

I found this on another site and thought I would pass along to our Indiana Friends.

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