Thomas "Uncle Tommy" Hutchcroft b. Balkholme, Howden Parish, Yorkshire, England, d. Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA, md. 16 Aug 1855, Yorkshire, England to Elizabeth Fowler b. England; they had a child who died in infancy.(information courtesy of [email protected])
Thomas Hutchcroft was born in Yorkshire, England, May 5, 1819, and died at his home in Mediapolis, Iowa, June 13, 1905.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Fowler, Aug. 16, 1885. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy.
The couple came to America in 1858, and settled in Des Moines County. They lived in this township most of the time since coming to this country, and for many years they lived on the farm east of and adjoining the town. In 1892 he retired from the farm and settled in town, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Mr. Hutchcroft -- or Uncle Tommy, as he was familiarly called -- was a man of good habits, worthy of the confidence of all his relatives and neighbors; honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a loving husband, and his was a most hospitable home, where all his friends -- who were legion -- were always made welcome. He leaves an aged wife, with whom he had lived half a century.
The funeral was held from the family residence on Harrison Street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The casket was covered with many beautiful and costly flowers given by loving friends. Rev. W. H. Perdew conducted the services. A few musical numbers were rendered by Edward Bridges, M. L. Blake, Miss Circe Wagner, and Miss Margaret McConnell, Miss Lou Rogers playing the organ. The remains were then conveyed to Kossuth cemetery, where they were laid to rest until the resurrection morn. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, and were as follows: Frank Drinkall, of Yarmouth; John Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Henry Drinkall, of Wyman; Thomas Drinkall, of this place; William Pilling, of this place; and Oscar Hutchcroft, of Arapahoe, NE.
People who were in attendance from a distance were: Mrs. Anna Afflick, St. Paul, MN; Mrs. Hannah Jordon, Mrs. Eliza Rundorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dotterwich, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Geo. Lane, of Winfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Drinkall Mr. Wren Hutchcroft, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutchcroft, Mrs. Jessie McCann, Mrs. Mary Siekman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. John Jack, of Newport, IA.
Thomas Hutchcroft was born in Yorkshire, England, May 5, 1819, and died at his home in Mediapolis, Iowa, June 13, 1905.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Fowler, Aug. 16, 1885. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy.
The couple came to America in 1858, and settled in Des Moines County. They lived in this township most of the time since coming to this country, and for many years they lived on the farm east of and adjoining the town. In 1892 he retired from the farm and settled in town, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Mr. Hutchcroft -- or Uncle Tommy, as he was familiarly called -- was a man of good habits, worthy of the confidence of all his relatives and neighbors; honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a loving husband, and his was a most hospitable home, where all his friends -- who were legion -- were always made welcome. He leaves an aged wife, with whom he had lived half a century.
The funeral was held from the family residence on Harrison Street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The casket was covered with many beautiful and costly flowers given by loving friends. Rev. W. H. Perdew conducted the services. A few musical numbers were rendered by Edward Bridges, M. L. Blake, Miss Circe Wagner, and Miss Margaret McConnell, Miss Lou Rogers playing the organ. The remains were then conveyed to Kossuth cemetery, where they were laid to rest until the resurrection morn. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, and were as follows: Frank Drinkall, of Yarmouth; John Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Henry Drinkall, of Wyman; Thomas Drinkall, of this place; William Pilling, of this place; and Oscar Hutchcroft, of Arapahoe, NE.
People who were in attendance from a distance were: Mrs. Anna Afflick, St. Paul, MN; Mrs. Hannah Jordon, Mrs. Eliza Rundorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dotterwich, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Geo. Lane, of Winfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Drinkall Mr. Wren Hutchcroft, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutchcroft, Mrs. Jessie McCann, Mrs. Mary Siekman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. John Jack, of Newport, IA.
Thomas "Uncle Tommy" Hutchcroft b. Balkholme, Howden Parish, Yorkshire, England, d. Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA, md. 16 Aug 1855, Yorkshire, England to Elizabeth Fowler b. England; they had a child who died in infancy.(information courtesy of [email protected])
Thomas Hutchcroft was born in Yorkshire, England, May 5, 1819, and died at his home in Mediapolis, Iowa, June 13, 1905.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Fowler, Aug. 16, 1885. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy.
The couple came to America in 1858, and settled in Des Moines County. They lived in this township most of the time since coming to this country, and for many years they lived on the farm east of and adjoining the town. In 1892 he retired from the farm and settled in town, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Mr. Hutchcroft -- or Uncle Tommy, as he was familiarly called -- was a man of good habits, worthy of the confidence of all his relatives and neighbors; honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a loving husband, and his was a most hospitable home, where all his friends -- who were legion -- were always made welcome. He leaves an aged wife, with whom he had lived half a century.
The funeral was held from the family residence on Harrison Street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The casket was covered with many beautiful and costly flowers given by loving friends. Rev. W. H. Perdew conducted the services. A few musical numbers were rendered by Edward Bridges, M. L. Blake, Miss Circe Wagner, and Miss Margaret McConnell, Miss Lou Rogers playing the organ. The remains were then conveyed to Kossuth cemetery, where they were laid to rest until the resurrection morn. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, and were as follows: Frank Drinkall, of Yarmouth; John Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Henry Drinkall, of Wyman; Thomas Drinkall, of this place; William Pilling, of this place; and Oscar Hutchcroft, of Arapahoe, NE.
People who were in attendance from a distance were: Mrs. Anna Afflick, St. Paul, MN; Mrs. Hannah Jordon, Mrs. Eliza Rundorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dotterwich, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Geo. Lane, of Winfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Drinkall Mr. Wren Hutchcroft, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutchcroft, Mrs. Jessie McCann, Mrs. Mary Siekman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. John Jack, of Newport, IA.
Thomas Hutchcroft was born in Yorkshire, England, May 5, 1819, and died at his home in Mediapolis, Iowa, June 13, 1905.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Fowler, Aug. 16, 1885. To this union one child was born, which died in infancy.
The couple came to America in 1858, and settled in Des Moines County. They lived in this township most of the time since coming to this country, and for many years they lived on the farm east of and adjoining the town. In 1892 he retired from the farm and settled in town, where he spent the remainder of his days.
Mr. Hutchcroft -- or Uncle Tommy, as he was familiarly called -- was a man of good habits, worthy of the confidence of all his relatives and neighbors; honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a loving husband, and his was a most hospitable home, where all his friends -- who were legion -- were always made welcome. He leaves an aged wife, with whom he had lived half a century.
The funeral was held from the family residence on Harrison Street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The casket was covered with many beautiful and costly flowers given by loving friends. Rev. W. H. Perdew conducted the services. A few musical numbers were rendered by Edward Bridges, M. L. Blake, Miss Circe Wagner, and Miss Margaret McConnell, Miss Lou Rogers playing the organ. The remains were then conveyed to Kossuth cemetery, where they were laid to rest until the resurrection morn. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, and were as follows: Frank Drinkall, of Yarmouth; John Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Henry Drinkall, of Wyman; Thomas Drinkall, of this place; William Pilling, of this place; and Oscar Hutchcroft, of Arapahoe, NE.
People who were in attendance from a distance were: Mrs. Anna Afflick, St. Paul, MN; Mrs. Hannah Jordon, Mrs. Eliza Rundorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dotterwich, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Moody, and Mrs. Geo. Lane, of Winfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Drinkall Mr. Wren Hutchcroft, Mr. and Mrs. George Hutchcroft, Mrs. Jessie McCann, Mrs. Mary Siekman, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drinkall, of Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. John Jack, of Newport, IA.
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