Obit: Tucker, Austin H. (1848 - 1921)

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Surnames: TUCKER BUTLER HALES

----Source: Clark County Republican & Press (Neillsville, Wis.) 08/25/1921

Tucker, Austin H. (28 May 1848 – 17 Augl 1921)

Austin H. Tucker, a resident of Lodi for eight years, died at his home in this village at one o’clock Wednesday morning Aug. 17, 1921, surrounded by his loved ones. He had been in failing health for about 12 years. Two years ago he took treatment for nine weeks at a sanitarium at Waukesha, during the past year he was obliged to remain in the house most of the time. For several months preceding his death he was confined to the bed and suffered a great deal. At the time of his death he was 73 years, 2 months and 20 days of age.

Mr. Tucker was born May 28, 1848. At about 14 years of age the family moved on to a farm near Plymouth, Wis. On July 4, 1871, at Greenbush, Wis. he was united in marriage to Anna M. Butler. Two years later they moved to Whitehall, Wis., where they resided for 7 years. For 22 years they lived on their farm near Granton, Clark County, Wis. After 4 years residence at Marshfield, they moved to Lodi in 1913, where he resided until his decease.

He was one of eight children, all of who preceded him in death except one brother. Five of his brothers were in the service of their country during the Civil War, the oldest brother while fighting for the Union was taken prisoner by the Rebels and died of starvation in Andersonville Prison.

Mr. Tucker was a man of industrious habits, of upright life and of a beneficent and kind disposition. During the most of his active life he followed the occupation of farming, for 4 years engaged in cheese making.

On Easter Sunday 1918 he united with the Lodi Methodist church and remained a faithful member of the same until his decease.

He is survived by his bereaved wife, with whom he lived in the happy bonds of wedlock for 50 years. One son, Edgar H. Tucker of Lodi, Mrs. Kathryn R. Hales of Poynette, and 5 grandchildren, and one brother, Daniel L. Tucker of Winter, Wis., besides other relatives and a host of friends.

The funeral service was held from the Methodist Church Friday morning. The pastor, Rev. G.R. Carver officiated; three hymns were sung by Mrs. Steele and Mrs. MacComb, accompanied by Mr. Carver. The pallbearers were F.W. Groves, C.E. Worthing, Wm. Haberman, Frank Heft, Wm. Steele, and Joe Padley.

Interment was in the Lodi Cemetery. Those attending the service from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Butler of Marshfield and E.C. Dodge of Lake Mills. (Lodi Enterprise)

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Obit: Tucker, Austin H. (1848 - 1921)

Contact:  Anna

 

 Do you know Kathryn hales husband? looking for hales in Peshtigo, Wisconsin?

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Obit: Tucker, Austin H. (1848 - 1921)

Contact:  Stan

I'm sorry to say, I don't. I transcribed the obit for Austin as a volunteer for the site and am not related. I do know there were some Hales in the Loyal, Greenwood & Unity areas of the county. You could possible check the marriage records for the county to see if it is recorded. I know the Wis. State Historical Society has micro-fiche of early WI marriages (bef. 1907), as do many Mormon History centers if you happen to live near one. If you need someone to do a free look-up and are patient, you could contact one of our site volunteers. Otherwise, you might want to try one of the area professionals. If you'd like a suggestion concerning someone to hire, please contact me privately.

 

 


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