Veach Burials

John William Veach

Born: November 13, 1857 in Jasper Co., Iowa¹
Died: February 13, 1940 at Colfax, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 132, plot 1
Married: Mary E. Dales in Irwin, Shelby Co., Iowa
Parents: Samuel and Maria Parks Veach

J. Veach Dies at 82

Pioneer Resident Suffered Light Stroke;
Rites At Colfax Wednesday

(Special to the Daily News)
COLFAX , IA -- John W. Veach, 82, retired Jasper county farmer, died Monday evening at 5:30 o'clock at Colfax at the home of his niece, Mrs. R. F. Hampton with whom he had been making his home.

Mr. Veach suffered a light stroke last week but until that time had been in good health during his advanced years.

He was born Nov 13, 1857, west of Newton, Jasper county, Ia., the son of Samuel and Maria Parks Veach. He had lived most of his life in Jasper county. On July 28, 1887, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Dales. They had no children.

Surviving relatives are his widow, a brother, James Veach of Rhodes, Ia., and a niece, Mrs. Russell Hampton of near Baxter.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church in Colfax with interment following in the Metz cemetery. ~ The Newton Daily News, February 13, 1940 ~ courtesy of John Daehler

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Obituary - John W. Veach

(Special to the Daily News) COLFAX -- John W. Veach, a long-time resident of Jasper county died Monday, February 12, 1940, at the age of 82 years and 3 months.

John William Veach was born to Samuel and Maria Parks Veach, one of our pioneer families, on November 13, 1857.

On July 28, 1887, he married Mary Ellen Dales of Irwin, Ia.

In 1895 Mr. and Mrs. Veach moved to the farm about three miles east of Colfax, still known at the Veach farm. Here Mr. Veach provided himself as a very successful farmer, cattle feeder and breeder of fine horses.

Mr. Veach was a progressive man always interested in the welfare of his community. Also, he was a faithful member of the Methodist church.

Mr. and Mrs. Veach celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home in Colfax three years ago.

Due to their declining health, since last December first they made their home with a niece, Mrs. R. E. Bond. It was in her home that he died.

He is survived by his widow and one brother, James Veach of Rhodes, Ia.

Funeral services were held Feb. 14, 1940, at the Methodist church in Colfax.

Music was furnished by John Davis, accompanied by Eleanor Howell.

Pallbearers were Wilford Moore, Harold Frey, E. O. Herbold, Edwin Hummel, John Statkoski and Wilford Bond.

Interment was in the family lot at Metz.

Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. W. H. Wilfong and son John of Manilla; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clark of Botna; Mrs. Charles Moore and son Wilford of Manning; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hampton of Baxter; James Veach and son Charley of Rhodes; Rev. and Mrs. John Poreth of What Cheer and J. H. Dales of University Park, Oskaloosa. ~ Jasper County Record, February 22, 1940, page 3, column 1.

Mary E. (Dales) Veach

Born: May 20, 1866 in Cambridge, Guernsey Co., Ohio
Died: May 7, 1940 at Colfax, Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 132, plot 2
Married: John W. Veach on July 28, 1887.
Parents: Andrew and Mary Gauley/Ganley Dales, (both born in Ireland)²

Mrs. Veach, Colfax, Dies

Rites for 73-Year-Old Woman Will Be Conducted Friday Afternoon

(Special to the Daily News)
COLFAX - Mrs. Mary Veach, 73, widow of John W. Veach who died Feb. 13, 1940, died at her home in Colfax Tuesday evening at 6:55 o'clock

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 o'clock at the Colfax Methodist church by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Interment will be at the Metz cemetery.

Mrs. Veach was born in Cambridge, O., on May 20, 1866, and came to Iowa with her parents who located in Irwin, Ia., later coming to Jasper county.

She was united in marriage on July 28, 1887, to John W. Veach and they lived together for 53 years before they were parted by death early this year. In 1895 they moved to a farm three miles east of Colfax and retired in 1920 to Newton. Of recent years, they had made their home in Colfax.

Of a family of nine children, she is survived by a brother, John Dales of University Park, Oskaloosa, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wilfong of Manila, Ia., and Mrs. Isabelle Moore of Manning, Ia.

She was a member of the Methodist church. ~ The Newton Daily News, May 8, 1940 ~ provided by John Daehler

COLFAX -- Mary Ellen Dales was born at Cambridge, O., May 20, 1866, and departed from life May 7, 1940, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 13 days. She was the daughter of Andrew and Mary Dales who were natives of Belfast Ireland. On July 28, 1887 she was married to John W. Veach at the home of her parents at Irwin, Ia. in Shelby county.

Mrs. Veach at the age of eighteen became a member of the Presbyterian church of Cambridge, O., later transferring her membership to the Methodist church of Colfax, Ia.

On July 28, 1937, Mr. and Mrs. Veach celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.

She was preceded in death by her husband who died Feb. 13, 1940. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Moore at Manning and Mrs. Margaret Ann Wilfong of Manilla, one brother, John Dales of University Park, Oskaloosa, nieces, nephews and many other relatives. Three brothers, William Dales of Colfax, David and Andrew Dales of Harlan and three sisters. Mrs. Sarah Jane Clark of Manning, Mrs. Agnes Forbes of Colfax and Ellen who died in infancy preceded her in death.

She was a good wife, loyal to her church, a kind neighbor and a true friend.

Funeral services were at the Methodist church Friday, May 10 at 2 p. m. with Rev Russell G. Nye presiding. Interment was at the Metz cemetery beside her life companion. Music was furnished by John Davis accompanied by Mrs. H. J. Eastman.

Pall bearers were Wilford Bond, Elveriene Herbold, Harold Frey, Edwin Hummel, John Slatkoski, and Wilford Moore.

Out of town relatives who attended the funeral were John Dales, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dales of University Park, Oskaloosa; Rev and Mrs. John Poreth of What Cheer, Mrs. Charles Moore and son Wilford of Manning, Mrs. W. H. Wilfong, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilfong of Manilla; Lloyd Clark and Mrs. Ruth Dales of Harlan, Mr. James Veach and son, Charles of Rhodes, and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hampton of Baxter. ~ Jasper County Record, May 23, 1949, page 6, column 1.

Maria C. "Katie" Veach

Born: October 12, 1868 in Jasper Co., Iowa¹
Died:March 13, 1889 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 127, plot 4
Parents: Samuel and Maria Parks Veach

Katie Veach

DIED -- At half past nine, on Wednesday evening, March 13, 1889 at the residence of her parents, three miles west of town KATIE VEACH.

Deceased was born October 6, 1868. This is the fourth daughter Mr. and Mrs. Veach have lost, all by the same dread disease consumption; Ella, Mrs. Dave Dales, Mrs. Sim Kennedy, and now the last daughter, Katie. She was a general favorite with both young and old, always having a pleasant smile and a cheering word for every one, especially kindly noticing the little ones.

During her sickness, she welcomed all, although at times she was so oppressed for breath that she could only give a work, a look, a smile. From New Year's Day she was resigned and happy, comforting the mourning friends with the thought that death would only be a release from suffering, and a entrance into that happy home where sorrow, sickness and death never come.

A hemorrhage on Wednesday afternoon, warned her that the end was near. Her mind was clear almost to the last, making the principal arrangements for the funeral herself. She called each one of her relatives to her and bid them good-bye, assuring them that she was very happy, and asked them to meet her in Heaven. She thanked the neighbors and friends for their consolation and care, and told them she would soon be at rest.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. Brown, on Friday afternoon. The attendance was very large and much sorrow and sympathy were expressed for the bereaved friends.

Yes, dear Katie she has left us,
Dark our home, and oh, so drear.
For her smile no more will welcome,
Never more her voice will cheer.

Oh, how hard the hour of parting,
Earthly hope forever fled.
And we feel while she is saying,
"Mourn not for me when I'm dead."

That we cannot check our anguish,
Naught can ease this bitter pain.
But again she speaks to comfort,
"Mother, we can meet again."

Father, brother, thus she calls them,
"Each one come and say good-bye,"
Kindred, friends, all are remembered,
"Meet me in that home on high,"

"I am happy, oh, so happy.
Only going home to rest.
Will you meet me? Try to meet me,
In the mansions of the blest."

Newton Journal, March 20, 1889 ~ Courtesy of John Daehler

1. Biographical Sketch of James T. Veach at www.iagenweb.org/jasper/history/1912/bios/index-v.htm#veach
2. based on information from biography William Dales in "Past and Present of Jasper Co., Iowa" and information in her obituary.

Samuel Henry Veach

Born: September 19, 1862
Died: May 8, 1893 in Jasper Co. Iowa
Buried: Lot 127, plot 5
Parents: Samuel and Maria Parks Veach
Veteran: according to death record

Died

At the residence of his father, Mr. Samuel Veach, three miles west of Newton, May 8th, 1893, Henry Veach, aged 30 years. He was a soldier of the regular army, and served in several of the struggles with the Indians, where by exposure he contracted the consumption. He came home about three months ago, but so far had his disease progressed, that there was no hope of his recovery.

The funeral will take place tomorrow at 1 o'clock to be conducted by the Odd Fellows. The body will be taken to Metz for interment. ~ The Newton Journal, Newton, Iowa, May 19, 1893.

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The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by Dalta Lodge No. 53 K of P., of this city, on the death of Henry Veach.

In Memorium:
WHEREAS, Our ranks have again been invaded and death has removed from us Brother Henry Veach, therefor be it

Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of an all-wise Providence in taking from us one who was a brother in all things that pertained to Pythianism and its success.

Resolved, That we mourn the loss of our beloved brother, and regret that he has so soon been called from us, but are consoled by the belief that hi is resting from the labors of this world "under the shade of the trees across that river."

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread at length upon the records of our Lodge, that a copy be furnished to the family of our deceased brother, and also to the various newspapers of our city for publication.

E. J. Salmon,
George McCalmont
C. B. Ritter.
The Journal, May 17, 1893

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Hall of Newton Encampment I. O. O. F.
May 12th, 1893.

IN MEMORIUM. -- Acknowledging the all-wise power of an ever beneficent, Providence in calling to join on that other shore those who have crossed and now wait to welcome our brother, we bow submissively. We are

Resolved, that we do but simple justice to the memory of Henry Veach when we say that he was an honorable and upright citizen, soldier and friend.

That in his death our lodge has met a loss never to be filled until that great day when with Christ, as our Chief Patriarch, we shall be assembled in the Sovereign Lodge above.

That we request that this last tribute of respect to the memory of Henry Veach, be spread upon the records of our lodge, that a copy be presented to each of our city papers for publication and that a copy be transmitted to his parents.

C K. Skow,
A. L. Kennedy,
A. Long

The Journal, Newton, Iowa, May 17, 1893.