John J. Hersman
Great Grandpa Jud's Father
April 15, 1848 - July 23, 1909
Death Notice of John J. Hersman
John J. Hersman died at his home in Red Oak, Iowa, Friday July 23rd, 1909. After an illness of some weeks. John, a respected resident of Red Oak for a number of years and a soldier for the Union, had been in failing health for several years.
The funeral services were held in the Christian Church on Sunday P.M. and were conducted by Rev. George Nichol, Pastor of that church. Pallbearers were M.E. Latimer, Isaah Miller, L.D. Powell, John Rush, Milton Stewert, and Jacob Wolfe. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. There was a large attendance of friends at the funeral.
Mr. Hersman was in his 62nd year, born near Lexington, Kentucky April 15, 1848, and when about 8 years of age, went from Kentucky to Illinois with his parents and grew to manhood in Versailles, Illinois. Enlisted in the Union Army on May 10th, 1864 , was discharged in December 1864, because of a disability. Re-Enlisted February 7th, 1865 in Illinois Infantry and served until January 7th, 1866.
Married January 9th, 1878 to Miss Helen Harriett Merceau in Delevan, Illinois. Mr. Hersman and family came to Red Oak, Iowa some 20 years ago. Lived in Red Oak until 1904 and then moved to Pekin, Illinois. Lived there 2 years returning to Red Oak in May 1908. Failing health the cause of the return. For some years, Mr. Hersman was a carpenter by trade and an excellent workman. Was a contractor and builder here. At Pekin, Illinois he was a foreman for a building contractor, employing a number of men. Since returning to Red Oak, when health permitted, he was a pattern maker at Kerrihard Foundry.
Survivors include, Mrs. Hersman and 7 children, Loren of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Arthur of Red Oak, Goldie Kempton of Red Oak, Mrs. Helen Newkirk and Mrs. Mary Wemer of Pekin Illinois. Judson and Ernest of Red Oak. Six Sisters, Mrs. Ella Baxter of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, Mrs. J.T. (Kitty) Edwards and Miss Belle Hersman of Brookfield, Mo., Mrs. Laura Sibert of Kansas City, and Mrs. J.D. Shottenwell of Lakin, Kansas. Brothers, Joseph of Randolph, Iowa and Strother of Red Oak
April 15, 1848 - July 23, 1909
Death Notice of John J. Hersman
John J. Hersman died at his home in Red Oak, Iowa, Friday July 23rd, 1909. After an illness of some weeks. John, a respected resident of Red Oak for a number of years and a soldier for the Union, had been in failing health for several years.
The funeral services were held in the Christian Church on Sunday P.M. and were conducted by Rev. George Nichol, Pastor of that church. Pallbearers were M.E. Latimer, Isaah Miller, L.D. Powell, John Rush, Milton Stewert, and Jacob Wolfe. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. There was a large attendance of friends at the funeral.
Mr. Hersman was in his 62nd year, born near Lexington, Kentucky April 15, 1848, and when about 8 years of age, went from Kentucky to Illinois with his parents and grew to manhood in Versailles, Illinois. Enlisted in the Union Army on May 10th, 1864 , was discharged in December 1864, because of a disability. Re-Enlisted February 7th, 1865 in Illinois Infantry and served until January 7th, 1866.
Married January 9th, 1878 to Miss Helen Harriett Merceau in Delevan, Illinois. Mr. Hersman and family came to Red Oak, Iowa some 20 years ago. Lived in Red Oak until 1904 and then moved to Pekin, Illinois. Lived there 2 years returning to Red Oak in May 1908. Failing health the cause of the return. For some years, Mr. Hersman was a carpenter by trade and an excellent workman. Was a contractor and builder here. At Pekin, Illinois he was a foreman for a building contractor, employing a number of men. Since returning to Red Oak, when health permitted, he was a pattern maker at Kerrihard Foundry.
Survivors include, Mrs. Hersman and 7 children, Loren of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Arthur of Red Oak, Goldie Kempton of Red Oak, Mrs. Helen Newkirk and Mrs. Mary Wemer of Pekin Illinois. Judson and Ernest of Red Oak. Six Sisters, Mrs. Ella Baxter of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, Mrs. J.T. (Kitty) Edwards and Miss Belle Hersman of Brookfield, Mo., Mrs. Laura Sibert of Kansas City, and Mrs. J.D. Shottenwell of Lakin, Kansas. Brothers, Joseph of Randolph, Iowa and Strother of Red Oak
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