Henry Edwin SLAWSON

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Henry Edwin "Ed, H.E." SLAWSON

Henry Edwin Slawson was born on Sept. 22, 1851 at Knox County, Illinois. On Jan. 27, 1874, he married Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Illinois She was the daughter of William A. & Nancy Jane (Gallant) Templeton and was born on march 8, 1856. Sarah died on Dec. 7, 1924 at Guthrie Co., Iowa. Henry died at Bedford, Iowa on Oct. 19, 1922. Henry was the son of Jesse & Elizabeth Ann Slawson. His brothers and sisters were: Oscar (ca. 1835-ca. 1864), Eveline (ca 1836-?), Lois Miranda ( Dec 12, 1838-May 26, 1917), Rufus (Aug. 29, 1840-Mar. 1, 1902), unnamed female died in infancy, another unnamed female who died in infancy, Lewis Egbert (Feb 6, 1849-Oct. 1, 1923) and charles Augustus (Oct. 3, 1854-June 6, 1933)

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Henry married Sarah Emily TEMPLETON on 27 Jan 1874 in Woodhull, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of William A. TEMPLETON and Nancy Jane GALLANT) was born on 08 Mar 1856 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 07 Dec 1924 in Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1910, Living with husband in Guthrie, Jackson County, Iowa
• Census: 1920, Living with husband in Guthrie, Jackson County, Iowa
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Guthrie, Jackson County, Iowa

Delia married Walter Wallace WILKINS on 16 Feb 1898 in Stuart, Iowa. Walter was born on 4 Feb 1870 in Genesco, Henderson County, Illinois; died on 1 Feb 1931 in Guthrie County, Iowa . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lena Myrtle Slawson was born at Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois, June 9, 1877 and died at the home of her parents in Bedford, IA., Jan 10, 1904. She united with the Christian Church when about 14 years of age and professed to enjoy the peace of God at that time. Those who know her speak of her as generous hearted and very cheerful. She has been afflicted for about a year and came home about 5 weeks before her death.
There was present at the funeral Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilkins, of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Wilkins a sister of the deceased came to see her afflicted sister some two weeks before her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Chester from kansas were also present. Mrs. Grace Chester came home some ten days prior to the sister's decease, so the whole family were together.
The funeral took place at the home of Mr and Mrs. H.E. Slawson on Sunday Jan 17th at 2 p.m., Rev. Griffith officiating. Many friends of the family and relatives were present to pa their tribute of sympathy for the afflicted family. There remain to mourn for her three brothers, two sisters, father and mother and aged grandfather. Interment in Bedford Cemetery. Pray for the consolation that comes from above.
(Source: Bedford (IA) Daily Republican, 21 Jan 1904, pg 1)

Family/Spouse: Charles MORRISON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MRS. LOIS GRACE CHESTER

Miss Lois Grace Slawson was born September 4, 1881, in Henry County, Ill., and died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Slawson, in Bedford, on Sunday, January 31, 1909.
In 1883 she moved with her parents to Bedford, where she grew to young womanhood, beloved by all. In 1901, she united with the Baptist Church, and she has since been a faithful member. In 1903 she was united in marriage to Mr. A.B. Chester, and they then moved to Kansas City. She was the mother of two children, ruth and Raymond, the former dying in infancy. In 1907 she was seized with pneumonia, which later developed into tuberculosis. When these symptoms became apparent, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where for a time it seemed that she would be able to throw off this dread disease, but it was not to be and she returned to Bedford two weeks ago, to die amid the home scenes of early life.
She leaves a fond husband and parents and one child, to mourn Her death, also two brothers and one sister.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. McMasters. The interment was in the Bedford Cemetery.
(Bedford (IA) Free Press, 4 Feb 1909, Page 1)

Lois married Ashmead Beasley CHESTER on 15 Jan 1903 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ashmead was born on 23 Dec 1865 in New Jersey, USA; died on 8 Jun 1934; was buried in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Death claims Lewis Slawson
Dies Wednesday Morning at 8:30 - Death Due to Consumption

Lewis Slawson died Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Slawson of Bedford, having reached the age of 33 years. Mr. Slawson had been in failing health for some time being afflicted with consumption. He had been confined to his bed for the past six weeks.
Lewis Lavern Slawson was born in Taylor county and lived here all his life with the exception of four years which he spent in Kansas City. He professed faith in July 1898 and offered himself for membership in the local church. he leaves besides his parents a sister, Mrs. Delia Wilkins off Redfield and a brother Harvey N. Slawson who is a dentist in kansas City to mourn his loss. Both were present at the time of their brother's death. The family have the condolence and sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church, Rev. C.C. Hatcher and Rev. Levi P. Goodwin officiating.

Source: Bedford (IA) Times Republican, Thursday 23 Aug 1917, page 8.

Family/Spouse: Helen STEVENS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna TAYLOR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harlan M. Slawson passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Slawson, on Sunday morning at 1 o'clock, age 20 years, 5 months and 11 days.
By the death of Harlan Slawson, the dread white plague claims yet another victim, this time a young man just who had his life been spared would have soon slipped across the boundary line from youth to manhood. This year had his health not failed, he would have been a member of the senior class of the Bedford High School, and at commencement time would have stood proudly with his classmates, diploma in hand, ready to face life's battles, armed with a good education and an active mind. But it was not so to be. The monster consumption which every year demands victims by the thousands had marked him for it's own, and against its slow insidious advance human efforts were powerless. Nearly a year ago, Harlan's health became so much impaired that he was compelled to quit school, and since that slowly but surely he has been failing until with the dawning of the week, his spirit slipped away.
Harlan was born in Taylor county and he lived here all his life. All his school days were spent in Bedford schools and at the funeral Monday afternoon his class mates acted as pallbearers, and carried his mortal remains to the grave. The funeral was held at the home of his parents, conducted by Rev. Thompson. Interment was made at Bedford Cemetery.

Source: Bedford (IA) Times-republican, Dec 6, 1906, pg. 5 & 6

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• Census: 1930, Living in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri
• Census: 1940, Living in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri

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Harvey was born June 21, 1886 as a twin to Harlan Montgomery Slawson and son to Henry Edwin and Sarah Emily (Templeton) Slawson. Harlan, like many of his siblings, would die young as he succumbed to tuberculosis at age 20. Harvey served his nation proudly as a soldier during WWI. He would marry Edna Hogue in 1928 and father one child, Rodney Julian, who died just days short of his 1st birthday in Sep 1930. Harvey was a dentist by trade and had successful practices in the Missouri cities of Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis. Harvey and Edna resided in a classic brownstone in St. Louis. After Edna passed away in dec 1964, Harvey lived with his nephew Raymond Chester and family of Detroit. Harvey passed away in January 1968 and was buried alongside Edna in Memorial Park.

Harvey married Edna HOGUE on 28 Feb 1928 in Springfield, Missouri. Edna was born on 29 Dec 1891 in Greenfield, Missouri; died on 11 Dec 1964 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri ; was buried on 14 Dec 1964 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, St. Louis County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eunice, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Slosson died last Friday evening from illness of only a few hours duration. After having eaten some tomatoes and a few plums the child complained of a cramping sensation in the stomach and soon became so seriously ill that a physician was hastily summoned. the physician pronounced the symptoms that of poisoning from an over-dose of opium. Antidotes were administered, but the child soon sunk into a comatose condition and died at about 11 o-clock that evening. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. J.C. Lewis at 9 a.m. Sunday morning, and the remains were interred in the Fairview Cemetery.

Source: Taylor (IA) County Democrat, Bedford, Iowa, Thursday 13 Sep 1894, page 4