George Simeon "Sim" Kennedy
Born: December 25, 1837 in Henricks Co., Indiana
Died: October 28, 1886 in Palo alto twp., Jasper Co., Iowa.
Cause of Death: murdered. See story of his murder
Buried: Lot 127, plot 2
Lot Owner: Samuel Veach, purchased in 1881
Married: Mary Jane Veach Hitchler on September 21, 1879 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Maude Esther Youngberg and Ora Blanche Maytag1
Parents: Jesse R. and Elizabeth Jane (Dodson) Kennedy2
Veteran: Civil War
Obituary
Geo. Simeon Kennedy was born in Hendricks county, Indiana Dec. 25, 1837 and moved here with his father's family in 1858. He has always been engaged in farming. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. B, 5th Reg't, Iowa Volunteers, under Capt. Chapman, and served for three years. The testimony of all who served with him is unanimous in saying that he was an excellent soldier, -- fearless, brave, never shirking any duty or danger--and a most excellent companion.
About seven years ago he married Mrs. Hitchler, and two little girls were born of his union. His wife died Sept. 12, 1885. The children are living and being take care of by their grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Veach, in Sherman township. The funeral was held at the home of his brother, Joseph on Sunday last, the services being conducted by Rev. J. G. Barton. He was buried the same afternoon in the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Sugar Grove township. [rest is unreadable] ~ Newton Journal, Nov 3, 1886
Mary Jane (Veach) Kennedy
Born: September 21, 1855 in Jasper Co., Iowa3
Died: September 12, 1885, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 127, plot 3
Lot Owner: Samuel Veach, purchased in 1881
Married: John C. Hitchler on May 17, 18754
Children: Ulla Hitchler Pascal
Married: George Simeon Kennedy on September 21, 1879 in Newton, Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Maude Esther Youngberg and Ora Blanche Maytag1
Parents: Samuel and Maria (Parks) Veach
Mary Jane Veach Kennedy
Mary J. Kennedy, daughter of Samuel and Maria J. Veach died at the home of her parents, Saturday, September 12, 1885, aged 29 years, 11 months, 21 days.
The deceased was united in marriage to John C. Hitchler in May 1875, who died in February following year. Some later, a little daughter was born, who is now left without father or mother. On September 21, 1879, she was united in marriage with Simeon Kennedy, her now bereft companion. From this union two more little daughters are left, who will never be able to comprehend their loss.
Mrs. Kennedy's life was passed in the community where she was born, known and loved by a large circle of personal friends. In conversation during the last week of her life she expressed complete resignation to the will of the Lord in her removal. She was converted during the past winter, and since then, as she stated, had been ready and willing to go anytime the Lord should call. When asked a short time before her death if she was ready, she answered "Yes, oh, yes!" The language of her soul was: "Though I walk … with me." Truly it may be said of our dear sister: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church Sunday at 2: p.m. by Rev. Wm. Hammock, in the presence of an unusually large concourse of friends. The stricken family have the sympathy of all. ~ The Newton Journal, September 16, 1885 ~ provided by John Daehler
Ulla Beatrice (Hitchler) Paschal
Born: February 14, 1876 near Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: February 8, 1903 near Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 202, plot 7
Lot Owner: James Parks, purchased in 1882
Married: Edward F. Paschal on March 5, 1894 in Polk Co., Iowa5
Children: Earl Leroy Paschal
Parents: John C. and Mary Jane (Veach) Hitchler
Mrs. Paschal Dead
After two months of awful suffering, borne with great fortitude and cheerfulness, Mrs. Ullay Beatrice Paschal passed away yesterday morning. Deceased was twenty-seven years of age and had never enjoyed good health since attaining womanhood. Endowed with unusual determination and ambition, she kept on her feet when others would have taken to their beds, still presented a cheerful appearance even under great suffering. Her fortitude was admirable.
The interment will be in the Metz cemetery where her parents are buried. The funeral party will leave the late residence of deceased at 11:30 tomorrow for Sugar Grove church where the funeral services will be conducted at one o'clock.
For over one month, Mrs. Paschal was confined to her bed, during which time loving hands and hearts smoothed her pathway to the grave. No skill could have saved her life, but in dying she has left a legacy of kind actions and generous deeds that will keep her memory green in the hearts of her many friends. To know her was to love her.
Deceased was a member of the Congregational church and the services will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. G.L. Smith. ~ Newton Daily Herald, February 9, 1908
Earl Leroy Paschal
Born: December 7, 1894 in Iowa
Died: September 27, 1895 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 202, plot 6
Lot Owner: James Parks, purchased in 1882
Parents: Edward and Ulla (Hitchler) Paschal
Died
at the home of Mr. J. Fitzgerrald, Sept. 24, Earl, the infant son of Mrs. Paschal, age nine months and twenty days. ~The Newton Herald, September 26, 1895.
1. Names from the obituary of Samuel Veach and from John Daehler of Newton. Ora was the mother of Fred Maytag II, President of the Maytag Co.
2. John Daehler, Family Historian.
3. Biographical Sketch of brother James T. Veach
4. Jasper Co., Iowa Marriages Vol 2 page 218
5. Polk Co., Iowa Marriage Records