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Hawthorne, James 1846 - 1916

HAWTHORNE, PARDEE, CLARK, MCINTYRE, PROBERT, BLAKE

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 4/1/2019 at 16:43:46

Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 13 Jan. 1916. Volga City Views column.

Word was received of the death of Mr. James Hawthorne, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earnest Pardee, at Grant, Neb. His remains will be brought to Volga and the funeral held on Sunday at the Presbyterian church.

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Elkader Register & Argus, Thur., 20 Jan. 1916.

James Hawthorne was born in County Armaugh, Ireland, February 3rd, 1846, and passed away "to the rest that remaineth to the people of God", at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eva Pardee, at Grant, Neb., Thursday morning, January 13th, 1916. Had he lived until February 3rd he would have attained the allotted period of three score years and ten. At the age of three years he came to America with his parents, Samuel and Mary A. Hawthorne.

They lived in Illinois for five years, coming from there to Clayton county, Iowa. His home has been at or near Volga City since that time. In 1871 he was married to Am__ette F. Peck, who passed away in 1881. To them were born three children, two dying in infancy. He was again joined in wedlock to Mrs. Abbie L. Morey, who died on August 6th, 1913. One son, Merril Morey Hawthorne, was born to them, but at the age of ten months was taken from them to that realm "where the streets are full of children:.

In his early life he was led to unite with the Presbyterian church and always remained faithful and loyal to the church of his choice, always able to give reason for the hope within him. For upwards of twenty-five years he had been one of the elders of the church, an office he held when called to "general assembly, the church of the first born whose names are written in heaven". Through all the years he was allied with all the auxiliaries of the church. He was an acute bible scholar and was thoroughly familiar with its fundamental teachings. All of the special promises of the Bible he had stored away in his memory and they were a source of joy and strength to him in his last sickness. The 90th Psalm and other previous portions of the Old Book he often quoted. As a Bible teacher in the Sunday School he is well spoken of. It was through his ingenuity, together with the resident pastor, Rev. McCuskey, that the Presbyterian Church building was erected fifteen years ago. His father had been associated with the church since coming to Volga and it was therefore natural for him to perpetuate the work of his ancestors and keep the faith of the Fathers. He loved to tell of the days that were spent in soliciting for necessary funds to pay for the church. It makes an interesting chapter in the history of his life. He had many and diverse interests and was not infallible. As a pastor I found in him many qualities that members of churches may well consider. Notwithstanding the annoyances and perplexities and mistakes he made during the week, he was generally found in his accustomed place on the Sabbath Day, attentive and responsive. He was a man of simple faith, and of unassuming spirit. As a pastor I admire his frankness in saying what ought and ought not be done, and even in this he showed that he was appreciative of my work. Prior to his leaving for the West he intimated that his days were numbered and the activities of church work he must give up, and he doubted whether he would again have the privilege of a session meeting. We cling to the life, we will sacrifice everything to preserve. The world with all glittering generalities is a good old world. "But the world passeth away !" No, that's a false perspective. We pass away, spending our lives as a tale that is told.

The body of our brother was laid away in Hill Crest cemetery to await the resurrection morning. We make no attempt to interpret providence, but believe the Divine Wisdom presides over us, and that Divine Grace makes good whatever may betide, however great the sorrow or loss.

Besides his daughter, Eva Pardee, of Grant, Neb., he leaves the following relatives behind him:

Wm. J. Hawthorne, Andock, Okla.; Mrs. Agnes E. Clark, Gridley, Kan.; Mrs. Mary A. McIntyre, Pawnee, Okla.; Mrs. Sarah E. Probert, Edmonton, Canada; Mrs. Cynthia C. Blake, Volga City.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning, the pastor preaching from the text 90:9, "We spend our years as a tale that is told."

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