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◦In the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Delos Welch is a 10 year old, white male. He was born in Ohio. He is also attending school. He lives with his parents, Dighton and Anna, and three brothers - Carlos, Harvey, and Lewis Massac - in Wakeman Township, Huron County, Ohio. [BDW 04.]
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Hiram Delos Welch is a 29 year old, white, married male. His wife, R. C. [Rachel C. Garth]. He is a farmer who has been employed prior to this census. He was born...
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From the Lange, Pierce and Related families website.
Thank You Dale Lange.
◦In the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Delos Welch is a 10 year old, white male. He was born in Ohio. He is also attending school. He lives with his parents, Dighton and Anna, and three brothers - Carlos, Harvey, and Lewis Massac - in Wakeman Township, Huron County, Ohio. [BDW 04.]
In the 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Hiram Delos Welch is a 29 year old, white, married male. His wife, R. C. [Rachel C. Garth]. He is a farmer who has been employed prior to this census. He was born in Ohio of parents who were both born in New York. He lives in Woolstock Township, Wright County, Iowa, with his wife and three children (Leslie, Minnie, Garth).
In the 1885 Iowa State Census, Hiram D. Welch is a 34 year old, white, married male. He was born in Ohio of parents who were both born in New York. He lives in Woolstock Township (90), range 25, section 36, location s 1/2 sw. [HDW 05.]
In the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Hiram Delos Welch was a 49 year old, white, married male. He had been married 27 years at this time. He was born in July of 1850. He was born in Ohio of parents both born in New York. He was a farmer who could read, write, and speak English. He owned his own farm, free and clear. He was not unemployed. He lived with his wife, Rachel, and six children (Minnie, Garth, May, Seth, Lawrence, and Gertrude) in Woolstock Township, Wright County, Iowa. [HDW 06.]
In the Prairie Queen Column, Webster City Tribune, Webster City, Iowa, 08 February 1901 [HDW 07], the columnist writes:
"H. D. Welch was called upon to mourn the death of his father last week, which occurred at the residence of his son in Woolstock. the funeral was held in Woolstock Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and interment made at Cass Center cemetery."
In the Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Hamilton and Wright Counties, Iowa, [HDW 01], a portrait of H. D. Welch is provided:
"H. D. Welch, one of the pioneers of Woolstock township, came to Wright County in 1868. He was born in Huron County, Ohio, July 21, 1850, a son of D. B. Welch, a well-known pioneer of the county and a native of York State...H.D. was reared as a farmer and received his education in the public schools and Marshalltown Seminary. Himself and his wife were both teachers of Hamilton County. He located in his present farm in 1870, but had owned the same since 1868. He has improved it in a good manner. He now owns 200 acres of fine land. He has a good house and barn, surrounded by a fine grove, and geared windmill furnishes pure water and grinds feed for his stock--everything shows to the thrift of the owner. He married April 30, 1873, to Miss Rachel Garth, of Hamilton County, Iowa, daughter of James Garth (deceased)...Mr. and Mrs. Welch are the parents of eight children, viz: Leslie R., Minnie E. Garth D., Anna May and Seth D. Three deceased - Celia, Melia and Harvey A. Mr. Welch is a Republican, has served as township trustee, and on the school board; is a member of the Methodist church. He is counted socially, morally and financially among Wright County's best men."
In the Webster City Freeman, 14 April 1908, the following obituary was printed [HDW 02.]:
"Another Old Settler Gone
H.D. Welch Died Saturday at His Home in Cass Township-Lived There 40 Years
H. D. Welch, who died at his home in Cass township Saturday afternoon, was among the oldest and best known farmers of the township. He came here in 1868 and located on the farm where he died. He was sick only a week, having been attacked with pneumonia the Sunday night before his death. He wife and seven children survive him. the children are: Leslie of Huron, South Dakota; Garth of Carthage South Dakota; Minnie, May, Seth, Lawrence and Gertrude, who live at the family home in Cass. Deceased was one of the good, substantial citizens of the county, an upright man, a kind husband and an indulgent father. the family will have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The funeral will be held from the home this afternoon at two o'clock and from the Cass Center church at 3:30."
In an obituary in the Webster City Tribune, 17 April 1908, the following tribute to Hiram Delos Welch was paid [HDW 03.]
"Hiram Delos Welch was born at Wakeman, Ohio, July 21, 1850. He moved to Wright county in the spring of 1868, where he was married to Miss Rachel Garth, April 30, 1873, and settled nine miles northeast of Webster City, where they have since resided.
To this union were born ten children - five boys and five girls. three of them died in infancy and the other seven still survive. There are also two grand children. The seven children living are Leslie R. of Huron, S. D.; Garth of Sioux Falls, S. D.; Minnie, May, Beth, Lawrence and Gertrude, who still reside with their mother at the home place.
There are three brothers - D. C. Welch of Jewell, H. B. Welch at Webster City, and H. H. Welch of Carthage, S. D.
On the 11th of April at 2:30 p.m. the hand of death knocked at the door and the angel of the Lord saw fit to call him very graciously to his long-cherished, eternal home.
He leaves a wife, seven children and three brothers, all of whom are present to mourn the death of their well-beloved husband, father and brother.
Our brother had spent fifty-seven years, eight months and twenty days in this world when our Father said it is enough, come up higher. Early in life under the careful Christian training of a godly mother, he gave his hear to the Lord. So early in his life was it that he often testified that he never knew what it was not to love God and to be at peace with him. During his youth, he united with the Methodist Episcopal church of which he was a loved and faithful member at the time of his departure. When the Waterman class was organized as a part of the Woolstock circuit, he was chosen its class leader while yet only a young man. He served as class leader at this point until the class was disbanded, since which time he has been one of the class leaders at Woolstock. He served the church of his choice in all her different offices and was always and ever faithful to his charge.
As as neighbor and friend, he was above reproach and only eternity will reveal the number he helped by his life and words to find the better way. But in the family circle more than any where else has he lived his profession. His sons and daughters are today on the road to the Glory world because father was so true a Christian. In their hearts they will ever cherish the admonition and words of council given to them around the family alter. where ever they may be in this world they will never get away from his prayers that ascended morning after morning to a throne of grace in their behalf. Of Brother Welch it may be said as it was of Barnabas, "He was a good man and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith." He was never more happy than when in attendance upon divine service. He could truly say with the Psalmist, "I was glad when they said let us go up to the house of the Lord." Of our dear brother it can be said as of one of old, "Enoch walked with God and was set for God took him." Yes, the God he so dearly loved has taken him to himself. We shall miss him (Oh, how we shall miss him), but we shall meet him by and by for his was a faithful life and a most triumphant death.
To the wife, loved and trusted companion for thirty-five years, to the sons and daughters, to the brothers and all other relatives and friends, we can only command the love and compassion of the blessed Savior whom you dear one so loved and adored.
The funeral services were held at the Cass Center church, Tuesday, April 14, conducted by Rev. M. J. McCabe, pastor of the M. E. church at Woolstock, and the Woolstock M. E choir sang some appropriate hymns. A large number of relatives and friends attended the services, filling the church to its capacity. Many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. Interment was made at the Cass Center cemetery.
Servant of God well done!
Rest from thy loved employ;
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter they Master's joy.
"Soldier of Christ well done!
Praise be thy new employ;
And while eternal ages run,
Rest in thy savior's joy."
Sources 1.[S5497] Bold Dighton Welch household, 1860 U.S. census, Huron County, Ohio, Wakeman township, Wakeman post office, page 273, dwelling 1335, family 1316; National Archives micropublication M650, roll 991. [BDW 04.] See also Hiram Delos Welch in Biographical Rec.
2.[S5498] Bold Dighton Welch household, 1860 U.S. census, Huron County, Ohio, Wakeman township, Wakeman post office, page 273, dwelling 1335, family 1316; National Archives micropublication M650, roll 991. [BDW 04.] See also, Delos Welch in Biographical Record a.
3.[S5500] Bold Dighton Welch household, 1860 U.S. census, Huron County, Ohio, Wakeman township, Wakeman post office, page 273, dwelling 1335, family 1316; National Archives micropublication M650, roll 991. [BDW 04.].
4.[S5501] [Hiram] Delos Welch, 1880 U. S. census, Wright County, Iowa, Woolstock township, ED 253, SD 4, p. 557C, dwelling 56, family 56; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 371. [HDW 04.].
5.[S5502] Hiram D. Welch, 1885 Iowa State Census, Woolstock Township, Wright County, Iowa, dwelling 83, family 83, p. 416; Family History Film 1021705, Volume 283. [HDW 05.].
6.[S5504] Delos Welch in Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Hamilton and Wright Counties, Iowa. Chicago: Lewis Biographical Publishing Company, 1889, pp. 555-556. [HDW 01.].
7.[S5503] [Hiram] D. Welch, 1900 U.S. Census, Wright County, Iowa, Woolstock Township, ED 167, SD 3, sheet 14A, dwelling 246, family 248; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 468. [HDW 06.].
8.[S5508] Hiram D. Welch, Prairie Queen Column, Webster City Tribune, 8 February 1901, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [HDW 07.].
9.[S5499] Hiram Delos Welch, "Another Settler Gone," Webster City Freeman, 14 April 1908, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [HDW 02.].
10.[S5505] Hiram Delos Welch, "Another Settler Gone," Webster City Freeman, 14 April 1908, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [HDW 02.].
11.[S5507] Hiram Delos Welch, "Another Settler Gone," Webster City Freeman, 14 April 1908, Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa. [HDW 02.].
12.[S5506] Hiram Delos Welch, obituary, 17 April 1908, Webster City Tribune, Webster City, Iowa, Hamilton County, Iowa. [HDW 03.].
13.[S7592] Delos Welch in Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Hamilton and Wright Counties, Iowa. Chicago: Lewis Biographical Publishing Company, 1889, pp. 555-556. [HDW 01.].
May ( May Anna) Welch [Moats] (#21) was born on Apr. 26, 1881 in Woolstock, Wright, Iowa, USA and died on Sep. 30, 1963 in Seattle, Washington, USA.
ii. 33. Seth Dighton Welch (#40) was born on Jun. 9, 1888 in Wright County, Iowa and died on Nov. 18, 1978 in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, USA.
iii. 34. Lawrence James Welch (#52) was born on Sep. 22, 1891 and died on Feb. 18, 1948 in Cass Township, Hamilton County, Iowa.
iv. 35. Melia Welch (#53) was born on Jan. 22, 1874 and died in Jun. 1874.
v. 36. Celia Welch (#54) was born on Jan. 22, 1874 and died on Nov. 7, 1874.
vi. 37. Minnie Ella Welch [Minnie Never Married] (#55) was born on Jul. 5, 1876 and died on Jul. 30, 1962 in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, USA.
vii. 38. Leslie K. (Ray) Raymond Welch (#62) was born on Apr. 25, 1875 and died on Jun. 24, 1960 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles co. California.
viii. 39. Gertrude Rachel Welch [Peterson] (#63) was born on May 19, 1893 in Webster City, IA and died on May 3, 1992 in Kanawha, IA/Garner, IA.
ix. 40. Garth Delos Welch (#64) was born on Nov. 18, 1879 and died on Jan. 1, 1966.
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Hiram "Delos" Welch - Sections of land he owned.
SE NW1/4 Sec.8 TWP88 Rng.26 $26.68
NW NW1/4 same $75.44
SW NW1/4 same $576.84
NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT
For the Cost of the Construction, of the Fardal. Drainage District,
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No. 72, of Hamilton County, Iowa. ' :
To all Oowii^rs, Hen-holders, and occupants.
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Clayton Will, Badger, IA If you go to Hiram Delos Moats or Rachel Cora Garth on Find A Grave you will find a link to MyHeritage Family Tree. |
