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- At his late home in Tipton, died Wednesday, July 4th, 1900 of old age.Mr. Dickinson was born near Lexington, Ky, on October 10, 1818 and moved to
Ohio at a young age, where in 1838 he was married to Nancy Huddleston. To them were born six children, four daughters and two sons, four of whom are still living. In the spring of 1853, he with his family came to Cedar county, where he has since resided. He has always been a highly respected and influential citizen and had much to do with the early shaping of the affairs of the community. Mr. Dickinson enjoyed life to a ripe old age, and until his last fatal illness seized him, he personally conducted and worked at his harness repair business and seemed to enjoy life. He had been a member of the Masonic order for over forty-five years and he loved and practiced its noble principles. In his younger days he professed faith to Christ and became a member of the Methodist church. His faith sustained him until the last. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Hunsicker from the Dickinson residence on Friday, July 6th, 1900, at 2 o'clock after which the Masons took charge of the remains and escorted them to Clarence, where they were buried with Masonic honors.
Tipton Advertiser: July, 1900
- John H. Dickinson, 81, died Wednesday, July 4, 1900, at his home in Tipton.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 6, from the Dickinson home, conducted by Rev. Hunsicker. Burial was in the Clarence Cemetery, Clarence, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the Masonic Order.
John Hall Dickinson was born October 10, 1818, in Lexington, Kentucky. The family later moved to Ohio. He married Nancy Huddleston in 1838. To them were born six children, fourdaughters and two sons. The family moved to a farm in Cedar County near Clarence in 1853. He was a highly respected andinfluential citizen and had much to dowith the early shaping of the affairsof the community. He worked at his harness repair business. He was a member of the Masonic Order for over 45 years.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two sons, James (Hannah) Dickinson and Charles (Mary) Dickinson; two daughters, Anna (Daniel) Smith and Amanda (George) Smith; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters in infancy.
Tipton Advertiser, July 7, 1900
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1818 - 1900 (81 years)
