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William Henry “Willie” Mayhew

Birth	:	22 May 1883 Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 1901 Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6250000, -93.9475021
Plot	:	Section 1s, Lot 163, Space 1
Description	:	1.) The entire town was saddened and shocked Tuesday afternoon by the intelligence from Woodburn, Iowa, which was first phoned to Mr. Leach and afterward to Mr. Mayhew, that Willie Mayhew had happened a terrible accident upon the railroad there, both legs being off, as the first communication stated. The local doctor there wished to amputate at once, but Mr. Mayhew arranged for Dr. Crofford to go there, which he did Tuesday evening accompanied by Lou Bradly to assist for the purpose of bringing Willie home and operating upon him here in the sanitarium. Word was received Wednesday... Read More	1.) The entire town was saddened and shocked Tuesday afternoon by the intelligence from Woodburn, Iowa, which was first phoned to Mr. Leach and afterward to Mr. Mayhew, that Willie Mayhew had happened a terrible accident upon the railroad there, both legs being off, as the first communication stated. The local doctor there wished to amputate at once, but Mr. Mayhew arranged for Dr. Crofford to go there, which he did Tuesday evening accompanied by Lou Bradly to assist for the purpose of bringing Willie home and operating upon him here in the sanitarium. Word was received Wednesday morning that but one leg was off, only the toes on the other foot being injured. It seems that Willie had gone to Afton, Iowa, to engage in work in connection with the railroad company. How the accident happened is not yet known. Willie is a boy of unfailing good nature, always apparently happy, and always pleasant with everybody, and he has the active sympathy of all in this terrible ordeal. Later—It is now ascertained that when the train started from Woodburn Willie thought his companions were on board and going to leave him and he attempted to mount the train while in motion and slipping fell under it. After the accident happened he found he was mistaken about his companions leaving and found them near him. SOURCE: Independent Patriot, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, October 3rd, 1901, p. 8 2.) "Sad Accident" Willie Mayhew left Monday afternoon to work on the construction train at Afton. His father, E. C. Mayhew, received word Tuesday afternoon that the boy had by some accident had both legs cut off by the train. This was a most terrible thing to befall a young boy just starting in life, and he and his friends should have the assistance and sympathy of everyone. Dr. Crofford was sent to Woodburn by E. C. Mayhew, Tuesday evening, to care for Willie. He took as an assistant L. O. Bradley. The doctor will take charge of the case and bring Willie home as soon as he can be moved safely. They returned Wednesday noon with Willie, he had apparently stood the trip well. The prospects at present are good for saving a part of his left foot as that was cut into back of the toes. The other foot was cut off above the ankle joint. He was taken to the Crofford Sanitarium for treatment. SOURCE: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, October 3rd, 1901. pg 2 3.) Mayhew. The sad accident which befell William Henry Mayhew October 1st; his being brought to Lamoni and operated upon; sad the hopes which were entertained for his final recovery, are all within the knowledge of our readers. After suffering with the patience and fortitude so characteristic of the heroic little fellow, he finally had to yield to the effects of his injuries; and so he passed peacefully over the river on Monday, October 14, leaving his father, one brother, and two sisters, to mourn the untimely death of a kind-hearted, good-natured, brave son and brother. His mother passed away a few days before Willie was three years old. The funeral occurred in the afternoon of October 15, from the Brick Church, Lamoni, Iowa. Elder Heman C. Smith delivering the address and Elder Fred A. Smith assisting. Willie was born at Lamoni, May 22, 1883, and was baptized August 27, 1893. The remains found a resting place in Rose Hill, in a grave lined with flowers by loved ones whose hearts were moved with love for the departed and love and sympathy for those most deeply affected by his death. Willie was a good boy, who had won the esteem of all who knew him by his uniform kindness and cheerfulness, and the good principles which actuated his whole life. He rests in peace. SOURCE: Independent Patriot, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, October 17th, 1901, pg 8. MOTHER: Anna Melissa Mayhew (Her maiden name is the same as her married name as she married her cousin.) FATHER: Elisha Chandler Mayhew FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 Name: Willie Mayhew Gender: Male Marital Status: Single Age: 18 Birth Date: 1883 Death Date: 14 Oct 1901 Death Place: Lamoni, Decatur, Iowa Burial Place: Rose Hill FHL Film Number: 1009362 Reference ID: Vol C p180 Source Information: Ancestry.com. Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014.

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William Henry “Willie” Mayhew's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA.
When did William Henry “Willie” Mayhew death?
William Henry “Willie” Mayhew death on 14 Oct 1901 in Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6250000
Longitude: -93.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

Elisha Chandler Mayhew

(1831 - 1913)

Anna Melissa Mayhew Mayhew

(1846 - 1886)

Siblings

Flora Anna Mayhew Silver

(1870 - 1968)

Julia Amanda “Mattie” Mayhew Merritt

(1878 - 1960)

Elisha "Chandler" Mayhew Jr.

(1889 - 1938)

Flowers:

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