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Rev William Gough

Birth	:	23 Jul 1817 Gloucester, City of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Death	:	10 May 1907 Bristow, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7719002, -92.9353027
Plot	:	N 16
Description	:	Newspaper Clipping -- paper not identified OBITUARY Rev. William Gough, was born in Glouchester, Glouchestershire, Eng., July 23, 1817, and here he grew to manhood receiving his education in the schools of Glouchester and Cheltenham. His Godly mother early taught him the way of salvation in which he walked throughout his long pilgrimage. After his conversion he felt divinely called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ which he did faithfully giving the word of life no uncertain sound. He began his ministerial career at the age of 25 years preaching for the Wesleyan Methodist church in England for about... Read More	Newspaper Clipping -- paper not identified OBITUARY Rev. William Gough, was born in Glouchester, Glouchestershire, Eng., July 23, 1817, and here he grew to manhood receiving his education in the schools of Glouchester and Cheltenham. His Godly mother early taught him the way of salvation in which he walked throughout his long pilgrimage. After his conversion he felt divinely called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ which he did faithfully giving the word of life no uncertain sound. He began his ministerial career at the age of 25 years preaching for the Wesleyan Methodist church in England for about 8 years, or until 1850 when he immigrated to America to enter a wider field of usefulness, coming directly to Illinois were he united with the Methodist Episcopal church taking work in Pittsfield where for two years or more he proclaimed the unsearchable riches of Christ. Here he first met Miss Susanna Walsh, who had recently arrived from Dublin, Ireland. She became his wife March 9, 1852, and together they lived, loved, and labored for more than forty-eight years, when God took her May 11, 1899, and for a little over eight years, he was waiting for the summons to join her and a son and daughter which had died in youth. In 1853, he moved to Maquota, Iowa, the birthplace of Upper Iowa Conference. Here he was appointed by Bishop Asbury to the Midwest Creek charge where he labored faithfully for the salvation of souls. enduring hardships and privations incident to itinerary life at that early day, but God gave him many precious souls for his hire. Two years later he came to Janesville, Iowa, where the work was less encouraging. His circuit reached 100 miles, and oft through cold and snow he rode to break the bread over fifty years ago. This circuit consisted of six preaching points, each located on or near the Cedar River, including the present site of Waterloo, Janesville, Waverly, Plainfield, Nashua and Charles City. He preached six days each week, fording swollen streams and encountering peril on every hand. He visited the sick and comforted the afflicted - his faithful wife sharing his labors - and many were led by him to accept Christ as their Saviour some of whom are still living witnesses. others are telling the story "saved by grace" in a fairer clime. His next charge was in Clarksville and adjoining points where he and his wife lived for some years, moving later to his farm north of this place in order that their children which had come to bless the home might be better trained in ways of usefulness. In 1869 he with his family came to West Point township, purchasing the farm now owned by his son, T. A. Gough, located five miles northeast of Bristow. The family remained on the farm, but he still sustained his relationship to the conference, that of an ordained traveling minister preaching at Union Ridge and and other nearby points until about 1880 when on account of years and infirmity he retired from active work, but continued to preach whenever an opportunity and health permitted. His last sermon to a public congregation was delivered in the U. B. church at this place Oct. 21, 1906, the occasion being "Old People's Day" and was heartily appreciated by all. Some of the most powerful sermons were preached during his last illness, his mental faculties being very alert and his soul filled with the love of God. Rev. William Gough, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Butler County, and for nine years a resident of this place, after several weeks of severe suffering due to debility of age, passed peacefully away at 1:25 a. m. May 30, 1907. A kind father had gone, a safe counselor, a sure friend. His children rise up and call him blessed, while his hosts of friends regret his departure, and Methodism as sustained a severe loss. The funeral services were held in the M. E. church at this place Saturday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Dr. J. W. Bissell, presiding elder of Cedar Falls, assisted by the regular pastor, J. D. Perry, and Rev. Chaffee of Dumont, Rev. Breaw of the U. B. church at this place and Rev. Hollett of the Christian church together with Rev. Wolcott of Allison were also present. The discourse on the resurrection was very comforting to the bereft. His entire family of children were with him frequently during his illness, and were present at the funeral, namely: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kephart of Kesley; W. C. Gough of Clarkfield, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Gough of Clarksville and daughter; Mrs. O. J. Van Vleck of Shell Rock; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gough, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gough, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Corey and families. Those who were present and more distant relatives from abroad, were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh, and Mr. and Mrs. Delos Walsh of this place; Mr. and Mrs. James Pringle of Greene; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mc Cracken of Greene; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pringle of Greene. A large concourse of friends and neighbors were also present at the funeral services. Interment was made in the Pilltown cemetery beside the remains of his wife and family departed. The bereft have the sympathy of the entire town and community in their loss. In addition to the children linked below, William and Susanna had a daughter, Emma, who died as an infant and a son James Edward Gough who died at the age of 3 1/2 years. I don't have dates for either of them. Only know that James died while they were living in Clarksville, Butler Co., Iowa. They are not buried with their parents at Oak Hill Cemetery in Bristow, Butler Co., Iowa.

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Rev William Gough's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Bristow, Butler County, USA.
When did Rev William Gough death?
Rev William Gough death on 10 May 1907 in Bristow, Butler County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7719002
Longitude: -92.9353027

Family Members:

Spouse

Susanna Walsh Gough

(1822 - 1899)

Children

Caroline Amelia Gough Kephart

(1853 - 1933)

George Walker Gough

(1856 - 1933)

Rev Joseph Jeremiah “J.J.” Gough

(1858 - 1944)

Thomas Arthur Gough

(1860 - 1916)

Elizabeth Gough Corey

(1861 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7719002, -92.9353027

2. Old Bristow Cemetery
Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7733078, -92.9165845

3. South Bristow Cemetery
Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7527400, -92.9168100

4. Dumont Cemetery
Dumont, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7553177, -92.9748230

5. Needham Cemetery
Bristow, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7956500, -92.9726300

6. Harlan Cemetery
Dumont, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7663994, -93.0143967

7. Jungling Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7879100, -92.8191900

8. Madison Township Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6869011, -92.9672012

9. South Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8168000, -92.8298800

10. North Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8329700, -92.8392900

11. Hitesville Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6713982, -92.8778000

12. Allison Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

13. Halls Grove Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8840100, -92.8782300

14. Hansell Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7666702, -93.1047211

15. Nettleton Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -92.7881012

16. Four Mile Grove Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6949997, -93.0852966

17. Washington Reformed Church Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6429000, -93.0055000

18. Hardeman Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

19. Butler Center Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

20. Brethren Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

21. Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery
Aplington, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6278300, -92.8988000

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8827300, -92.7990200

23. Rose Hill Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8843994, -92.7988968

24. Lindenwood Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6935997, -93.1235962