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Abraham Lincoln Doud

Birth	:	9 Jan 1860 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1944 Douds, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8710000, -92.0860000
Description	:	(The following letter was written to the sixth grade students of the Ellis School at the request of their teacher Mary Margaret Morrow. Mr. Doud was one of the four sons of Eliab Doud who, along with his brother David, was a founder of Douds. The initials he used in signing his name stood for Abraham Lincoln, but he was known throughout his life by the childhood nickname of Darley. He was born in 1860 and died in 1947.) November 7th, 1938 Sixth Grade Students of the Ellis School Douds, Iowa Dear Students: I am glad to give some of my recollections of the earlier... Read More	(The following letter was written to the sixth grade students of the Ellis School at the request of their teacher Mary Margaret Morrow. Mr. Doud was one of the four sons of Eliab Doud who, along with his brother David, was a founder of Douds. The initials he used in signing his name stood for Abraham Lincoln, but he was known throughout his life by the childhood nickname of Darley. He was born in 1860 and died in 1947.) November 7th, 1938 Sixth Grade Students of the Ellis School Douds, Iowa Dear Students: I am glad to give some of my recollections of the earlier days of this community, which includes a few years before the town was platted. In those days a child was not supposed to start as a student in school until they were five years old; although that age was not always strictly adhered to. Many parents would teach their children the alphabet and, the first part of arithmetic before starting them to school. I myself was six years old, when starting to school at the old Business Corner School, located on the second hill south of the crossroad, where the last schoolhouse was built in that school district. I attended school there in 1866 and 1867. The school house was furnished with slab benches for the seats, and a part of the scholars-the more advanced, had a crude desk-had nothing to lean on either backward of forward; and one of the methods of punishment was to place on the nose of the student who violated the more important rules, a split hazel stick about four inches long, and stand the culprit student in a corner of the school room. Yes, I had experience of that kind, and it had the right effect. The platting of the town was done in December, 1866; and the building commenced in the fall of 1867-the original platting all being below the railroad track. The name of the town was first called Douds Station. No schoolhouse was built until the summer of 1869 and the first building used for school-in the spring of 1868-was the hewed log house that was vacated by my fathers family in the fall of 1867, which log house then stood about fifty feet southeast of the frame house now owned by Mr. Luther Sadler located on the lot near the north end of the river bridge. Said log cabin was where I was born January 9, 1860. One of the new inventions I first saw while living in the log house was, while I was about four years old, a coal oil (now kerosene) lamp, purchased in Birmingham; and that evening my father took the lamp out doors away from the house, filled the lamp with coal oil, made all of the children stand "way back", then finally lighted the lamp with an old fashioned match. The lamp producing yellowish light which for those days, or nights, was wonderful. Before that, tallow candles were used and for out door light such candles were used in a perforated tin lantern. Our ordinary menu in those days was mush and milk for supper, fried mush for breakfast and cornbread for dinner. Of course, we usually had at the proper meals, different kinds of meat, potatoes, cabbage, fruit and other eatables; but in the earlier part of the 1860's we had wheat bread only on Sundays, or when visitors were present. I remember my mother as a wonderful cook, and a wonderful mother my father as being strict in his discipline (it seemed so then) but, as I grew to maturity I understood it was because he wanted his children to learn those ways necessary to make character and right living. One cannot help having a deep reverence for such parents as that. I am sure you feel that way about your parents. My parents always taught me to respect my teacher-that my teacher wanted to be helpful to me. and was anxious for my success, that correction by the teacher was for my benefit. Among the wonderful things I remember, was the total eclipse of the sun, when I was nine years old-in the afternoon August 1869. Chickens went to roost; milk cows came in from pasture; and a few people were frightened-thinking the world was coming to an end. The darkness-total-lasted about one hour, and was a grayish darkness. There were no bridges crossing the river here at that period; the bridge here being erected in 1897 and '98. Previous to that, crossing the river was on a ferry (when the water was too high to ford); the ferry had guyropes fastened to pulleys running on a steel cable fastened to tall poles anchored on each side of the river. Your history will tell you of the Civil War-1861-1865. I remember incidents of the last two years. My mother's brother-John Whitten-was, while in the Union Army captured with other soldiers, by the Confederate soldiers, in a terrific battle, and confined as prisoners of war, in the notorious prison Andersonville. After a year and a half confinement in that prison my Uncle John Whitten, with others were exchanged; but another of my mother's brothers was not so fortunate-he having died, just before the exchange, while in that prison, caused by the cruel treatment received. I was at the railroad depot with my mother and father, when Uncle John arrived here from prison. He of course, had to be assisted from the train-his appearance was ghastly and I (a four year old) was sure frightened. Abraham Lincoln's second election as President, was in November 1864-I can remember climbing on top of our high gate post and yelling as loud as I could for "Abe Linkun". He with George Washington were the two great Presidents. One of the most magical scenes I ever witnessed happened during the Summer of 1874; my brother next older-Everett--and I were in a row boat about the center of the river between Portland (now Leando) and Douds Station, about 9 o'clock a.m.-, when my father called us to go to the hayfeld. I was rowing the boat toward our home shore, and at the time I was casually looking in the direction of the grist and saw mill, owned by Messrs. Yarnell and Sullivan, located near the river bank, in the eastern part of Portland; when without warning, I saw a tremendous explosion in the mill; throwing steam, particles of wood and metal, high into the air; the sight followed by a terrific concussion, which shook dishes and tinware in the stores in Douds. Mr. Yarnell, engineer, was instantly killed. Mr. Sullivan, Sawyer, knocked unconscious and badly injured, and Mr. Robert Green, helper, terribly scalded. A great many oxen were used in hauling during those earlier days; even in riding in wagons to places of meetings. Horses replacing oxen entirely about the latter part of the 1870's. We girls and boys of that earlier period, really enjoyed ourselves; probably the conditions then did not cause as much selfishness as it may cause now. One thing sure, I believe the great material improvements we now have, make the opportunity greater for you young people, to either grow in right living and splendid character, or, the reverse; your moral will power should decide. My hope for you all is that it will. I must ask you to overlook the weakness shown in this rather lengthy story, and try to find something that may help you. My best wishes to you all, and to your splendid teacher. A. L. Doud

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Abraham Lincoln Doud's memorial is located at: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Douds, Van Buren County, USA.
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Abraham Lincoln Doud death on 24 Feb 1944 in Douds, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8710000
Longitude: -92.0860000

Family Members:

Parent

Eliab Doud

(1812 - 1899)

Mary Jane Whitten Doud

(1829 - 1896)

Spouse

Cynthia Allie Loring Doud

(1867 - 1927)

Siblings

Mary Arabella Doud Ferris

(1847 - 1928)

Rebecca F. Doud

(1851 - 1851)

Harriet Isabella “Belle” Doud Morse

(1854 - 1934)

Ora E. Doud McCullough

(1864 - 1895)

Melissa Mabel Doud Harwood

(1867 - 1964)

Children

Hazel Belle Doud Arnold

(1893 - 1988)

Alden Loring Doud

(1894 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8710000, -92.0860000

2. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8563000, -92.0664000

3. Boyer Family Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8333560, -92.1112885

4. Leando Cemetery
Douds, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8269005, -92.0883026

5. Winsell Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9067001, -92.1247025

6. Passmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8608017, -92.1549988

7. White Chapel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8417015, -92.0203018

8. Iowaville Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -92.1628036

9. Bethel Cemetery
Birmingham, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8967018, -92.0056000

10. Fell Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9375000, -92.0772018

11. Hem Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8389015, -92.1785965

12. Rominger Cemetery
Batavia, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9379000, -92.1503000

13. Roush Cemetery
Chequest Township, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7872009, -92.0755997

14. Chief Black Hawk Burial Site
Floris, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8852780, -92.1972220

15. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

16. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

17. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

18. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034

19. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

20. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

21. Valentine Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -92.0460968

22. Clinkinbeard Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083300, -91.9583300

23. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

24. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300