Obituaries
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[Stowell, Anna Acenith Vincenheller Crosson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 22, 1934    [p. 1]

Mrs. Anna Stowell, 98, Dies Today

Mrs. Anna Stowell, 98, a resident of Taylor county for many years, died at her home in Clearfield at 7 o'clock this morning.

The funeral services will be held in Clearfield Friday afternoon and burial will be in the Fairview cemetery in Bedford.

Mrs. Stowell fell and broke her hip two years ago and had been in failing health since that time. She had been cared for during her declining years by her daughter- in-law, Mrs. Alice Crosson.

Mrs. Stowell was the mother of the late Frank Crosson, who at one time was superintendent of schools in Taylor County.

[Stowell, Anna Acenith Vincenheller Crosson]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday    March 29, 1934    p. 8

Services Are Held For Mrs. Stowell

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Stowell, 98, who died at her home in Clearfield Thursday, March 22, were held at the Church of Christ in Clearfield Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. O. Nystrand. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery in Bedford.

Mrs. Stowell, whose maiden name was Acenith Vincenheller, was born in Berwick, O., Sept. 13, 1835. When young she moved with her parents to Abingdon, Ill., where she attended school and grew to womanhood. In 1856 she was married to [William] Harvey Crosson. To them were born two children, a daughter who died in infancy, and a son Franklin E. [mery] Crosson, who died seventeen years ago.

Soon after the close of the Civil war, in which her husband served, the family moved to Iowa, settling on a farm near Bedford, where they resided until Mr. Crosson's death in 1895. Later Mrs. Crosson became the wife of Asa Stowell and they moved to Clearfield in 1906. Mr. Stowell died in 1924. She was a member of the Christian church.

Mrs. Stowell fell and fractured her hip three years ago and since that time had been an invalid. She was cared for in her declining years by her daughter-in law, Mrs. Alice Crosson. Other surviving relatives are two granddaughters, five great grandchildren, two nephews, and two nieces.

[Stowell, Anna Acenith Vincenheller Crosson]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday    March 29, 1934    [p. 1]

Acenith Stowell

Acenith (or Anna) Vincenheller, daughter of Philip and Mary Vincenheller, was born in Berwick, Ohio, September 18, 1835, and died March 22, 1934 in Clearfield, Iowa, aged 98 years, 6 mos. and 9 days.

Amid frontier scenes were the first and perhaps the most valuable lessons of her life taught by the teacher---experience. The parents having decided to seek a new home farther west, moved with their daughter to Abingdon, Illinois, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. In 1856 she was married to [William] Harvey Crosson. To this union were born two children---a daughter dying in infancy, and son Franklin E. [mery] who preceded his mother in death by seventeen years.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Crosson enlisted and went to serve his country. With courageous heart the wife carried on the labors at home and the rearing of their little son. Soon after the close of the war and the husband’s return, the family came to Iowa, making the trip in a covered wagon. They settled on a farm near Bedford, where they lived until Mr. Crosson’s death in 1895. Later she became the wife of Asa Stowell and they moved to Clearfield in 1906. Mr. Stowell died in 1924.

Grandma Stowell was a member of the Christian Church, and as long as physical health permitted was a regular attendant. She fell and broke a hip three years ago in April, and since then has been an invalid.

She was a lover of company and of her neighbors. She especially welcomed the pastors of the community. She possessed a remarkable memory, and we of the later generation owe much to her for the history of pioneer days as related by her.

She looked forward to her birthday and wanted to reach the century mark, but God in His wisdom released the spirit from the suffering body and claimed it for His own.

She was tenderly cared for in her declining years by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alice Crosson, and Mrs. Ida Henry. To mourn the departure are the daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, two nephews, two nieces, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Sat. afternoon in Clearfield Ch. of Christ, conducted by Rev. P. O. Nystrand, the pastor. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Iowa.

[Stowell, Anna Acenith Vincenheller Crosson]

Lenox Time Table

Thursday      March 29, 1934      p. 4

Mrs. Anna Vincenheller, daughter of Phillip and Mary Vincenheller, was born September 13th, 1835, in Berwick. Illinois, and died in Clearfield, Iowa, March 23rd, 1934, at the age of 98 years, 6 months, and 9 days. Amid frontier scenes, surrounded with naught but the early stages of her country, were the first and perhaps most valuable, lessons of her life, taught by the teacher, experience. The parents, having decided to seek a new home farther west, moved with their little daughter to Abington, Illinois, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. In 1856, she was married to [William] Harvey Crossen [Crosson], and to this union were born two children, a little daughter dying in infancy, and one son, Franklin who preceded the mother in death seventeen years ago. Mr. Crossen [Crosson] answered the call to serve his country, and went to battle for its rights in the Civil War, while the wife, with courageous heart, carried on the labors of the home and the rearing of the little son. Soon after the husband's return, he brought the family to Iowa, coming by covered wagon to Bedford, where they settled on a farm where hey resided until Mr. Crossen's death in 1895. Mrs. Crossen was later married to Asa Stowell and in 1906 they moved to Clearfield. Mr. Stowell died in 1924. "Grandma" Stowell was a member of the Christian church. She was a regular attendant at all services possible as long as health permitted. Since the accident three years ago, when she fell and suffered a broken hip she had been an invalid. She was a great lover of company, and enjoyed especially the visits made by the community pastors. She enjoyed telling of her early experience of pioneer days, and of her attendance at the Lincoln- Douglas debates. Her great desire was to live beyond the century mark, but God pleased to release her soul from her suffering body. She most tenderly was cared for by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alice Crossen [Crosson], and Mrs. Ida Henry. She leaves two granddaughters, two great grand children, two nephews and two nieces with many friends to mourn her going. Funeral services in the Clearfield Christian church were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Phillip Nystrand, and the singing was by a quartette, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Crew, Mrs. J. D. Barrans, and Reed Nickle. Pallbearers were Harry Aitken, Lee Lepley, Frank Bladon, Ollie Stevenson, Dr. C. J. Swan, and Rolley Bailey. Interment was in Bedford cemetery. Those going to Bedford from Clearfield were Mrs. F. P. Steward, Mrs. M. Mann, Mrs Alice Crosson, Mrs. Ida Henry, Mrs. Myrtle Young and daughter Lillian Busby, Mrs. Ralph Crew, Mrs Morton Crew Mrs. Mary Wolford, Mrs. Frank Bladon.

[Stowell, Asa]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     February 7, 1924     [p. 1]

Asa Stowell Dead

Mr. Asa Stowell, one of the oldest residents of the community, died just before midnight Monday night of paralysis. He had declined steadily from the time of the attack a week before. His daughter, Mrs. Besco of Bedford, and son Arthur of near Benton, were here most of the time since the attack. Mr. Stowell was perhaps eighty years of age, or more, and in a physical condition that gave no hope from the first.

Because of blockaded roads, the funeral will be postponed a little, and will be held on Thursday or Friday. We are unable now to give details concerning funeral arrangements or burial.

[Stowell, Asa]

Clearfield Enterprise

Thursday     February 14, 1924     [p. 1]

Obituary—Asa Stowell

Asa Stowell, son of Dorris Stowell, was born in Chenango County, New York, July 24, 1842, and died at his home in Clearfield on February 4th, 1924, aged 81 years 6 months, and 10 days. When he was 12 years of age, the family moved to Knox County, Illinois, and to Iowa in 1873, living first near Villisca, later to Taylor County where he has since lived. For the past twenty-four years he has lived in Clearfield.

As he was a cripple he was not accepted as a union soldier. His first wife was Sarah E. [llen] Davis, and died in 1894. He married Mrs. Anna Crossan [Asenath Vincentholder Crosson] in 1896, who survives her husband.

Mr. Stowell united with the church while living In Illinois, and became a member of the church at Gay Center. He continued a member of the Methodist church till his death, loving its services, faithful to the Sunday school, and interested in all of its activities.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stowell, of whom but three are now living. These are—Mrs. C. [harles] A. [Quincy] Besco [Mary Addie] of Bedford, Iowa; A.[sa] E. [dward] Stowell of Dixon, Montana; and Arthur G. [arfield] Stowell of Benton, Iowa.

There are also two grandchildren, and four great-grand children. Our brother died full of years and good deeds, respected by all who knew him. He was a good neighbor, and a faithful friend.

The funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 11 a. m on Feb. 7th, the pastor Rev. A. J Matthews in charge, assisted by Pastor Purdy of the Christian Church. Interment was had at Platteville this county.

[Stowell, Arthur Garfield]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday     December 7, 1967     p. 5

A. G. Stowell, 87, Taken In Death

Funeral services were held Nov. 26, for Arthur G. Stowell, 87, of Kellerton, Ia., who died Nov. 22 at Ringgold Co. Hospital in Mt. Ayr. Services were conducted by Rev. Lyle S. Dunham from the Rhoades Funeral Home with burial in Maple Row cemetery at Kellerton.

Arthur Garfield Stowell, son of Asa and Sarah [Ellen Davis] Stowell, was born June 6, 1880 near Blockton, Taylor Co., Ia.

On Feb. 1, 1900 he was united in marriage with [Clara] Loretta Francis, and of this union were born two daughters, Ida Francis, who died in infancy, and Katheryn [Kathryn] Pauline.

A loving father, devoted husband and good neighbor, he was greatly interested in the community. He gave generously of his time and efforts and those with whom he was acquainted will never forget the genuine qualities he possessed and the pleasure he derived in doing for others.

He is survived by his devoted wife, daughter Pauline Vaughn, son-in-law, Orlo Vaughn, and a host of friends.

[Stowell, Asa Edward]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     May 9, 1929     p. 5

[Asa] Edward Stowell, aged 56 years, 3 months and 6 days, was killed in an automobile accident at Dixon, Montana, on Friday, May 3rd, 1929. The body was sent to Bedford and the funeral services will be held at the Wetmore Funeral Home, Friday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Interment will be made in Platteville cemetery. Mr. Stowell is a brother of Mrs. C. [harles] Q. [uincy] Besco of this city.

[Stowell, Asa Edward]

Bedford Times-Republican

Thursday     May 16, 1929     p. 4

Edward Stowell

[Asa] Edward Stowell, son of Asa and Sarah [Ellen Davis] Stowell, was born in Knox County, Ill., Jan. 27, 1873, and was instantly killed in an automobile wreck on the evening   of May 3, 1929, at Dixon, Mont., at the age of 56 years, 3 months and 5 days. He came to Iowa with his parents when a small boy, residing in Taylor county until about 20 years of age. He then went to Mexico for a short time, and then after spending some time in the West and in Canada, finally located in Dixon, Mont., engaging in business there and where he has resided for the last seven years. He joined the Methodist church at Gay Center when he was a young man. He was always ready to help those who needed him and was a friend to all. He was a great friend of the children and on the evening on which he was killed he had gone out east of Dixon with one of the boys, Jack Williams, and when the car failed to make the hill they attempted to back down the hill, and in some way went over a high bank, and Mr. Stowell was instantly killed. The boy was injured and is now in the hospital and it is thought that he will recover. He had made many friends in Dixon and was loved and respected by all, but especially by the children. When these children learned of his death they took a collection among themselves amounting to $1.71 to buy flowers for him.

Funeral services were held in the Dixon Methodist church on Tuesday morning, May 7, the music being furnished by the teachers of the public school. The body was started to Bedford on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. L. O. Smith, he having lived for a number of years in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Smith.

Mr. Stowell leaves to mourn his going, one sister, Mrs. Charles Besco of Bedford, Arthur Stowell of Mt. Ayr, and other relatives and many friends who will greatly miss him. His father and mother, and a brother and sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at the Wetmore Funeral Parlors at 1:30 p. m., Friday, May 10, conducted by Rev. M. R. Talley. Interment was made at the Platteville cemetery.

[Stowell, Sarah Ellen Davis]

Taylor County Democrat

Thursday     August 23, 1894     p. 4

CONWAY BRIEFS

The sad news reached town Friday morning of the sudden death of Mrs. A. [sa] Stowell [Sarah Ellen Davis] living east of town. Heart failure was the cause. The funeral was held from the house Saturday and the remains laid to rest in the Platteville cemetery. We understand that a daughter who had left home a couple of days before to visit friends, is in a dangerous condition from the shock, as her mother was in her usual health when she started.