Glenn Elmer Ernest

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• Name: Glen

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Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 135, Sheet 4A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Benton Twp (ED# 87-3, Sheet 3B)

Listed in 1930 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Benton Twp (ED# 87-3, Sheet 3B)

Obit:
Ernest, Glen Elmer
Glen Elmer Ernest Last Rites Were Held October 17
Funeral services for Glen Elmer Ernest, 88, of Bedford, were held October 17 in Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, conducted by Rev. Carl Cummings. Mr. Ernest died October 13 in Rosary Hospital in Corning. American Legion Post 164 conducted military honors at Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
Glen Elmer Ernest, son of August and Hannah Magdeline Dietch Ernest, was born in Jackson Township, Forest Grove community, in Taylor County, Iowa, April 20, 1893.
He lived in Jackson Township and grew to maturity in the Forest Grove community where he attended the public school and the Forest Grove Church.
Glen Ernest was united in marriage to Harriette Roxanna Lee on January 26, 1922 and they lived in the Bedford community all their married life. To this union two children were born: one son, Cecil, died in infancy; a son, Elvin and daughter-in-law, Donnabelle Ernest, survive and one sister Lulu Reece; also nieces; nephews; other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriette and the infant son, Cecil; his parents, three sisters and four brothers.
Mr. Ernest was engaged in farming and lived on the same land he and Harriette had purchased in 1935. His son, Elvin, joined him in partnership farming in 1948.
He was united in marriage to Laurel Worley Churchill on February 8, 1941. She made a home for Glen and Elvin until she died April 26, 1956.
During World War I, Mr. Ernest served his country and had overseas duty in France and Germany. He was in the Medical Corps.
Since his wife Laurelís death, he had lived close to his son and daughter-in-law, Donnabelle, who welcomed him in their home and cared for him. He remained active and never missed a day that he was not out helping to do what he could. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a good husband and father and will be missed by his family and neighbors.
(Bedford Times-Press, Thursday October 22, 1981 p. 4)

Glenn married Harriette Roxanna Lee on 26 Jan 1922. Harriette was born on 24 Feb 1895 in Center County, Pennsylvania; died on 09 Dec 1935 in Near Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 16 Dec 1935 in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Cecil C Ernest was born in 1925; died in 1925; was buried in Fairgrove Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
2. U. Ernest
3. Elvin Ernest was born on 11 May 1930 in Iowa; died after 31 Oct 1974.

Glenn married Laurel Alice Worley on 08 Feb 1941. Laurel was born on 13 Sep 1899 in Hopkins, Nodaway, Missouri; died on 29 Apr 1956 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 218, Page 4)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 122, Sheet 2B)

Obit: August Earnest
was born October 17, 1843 and died August 2, 1906, age 63 years, 9 months, 15 days. He was born in Germany, but at the age of 21, came to the United States. He immediately enlisted in the Civil War and during the first engagement was taken prisoner and placed in Richmond prison where he remained until the close of the war. He then started westward, locating in Philips County, Kansas. It was during pioneer days when Indians thickly populated the country and when many skirmishes took place between the Indians and settlers. During an invasion, Mr. Earnest almost lost his life by being shot, the shot shattering the knee. He remained in Kansas until thirty years ago when he came to Taylor County, Iowa, and located in Jackson Township on the farm on which he died. Mr. Earnest was married to Miss Hannah Ditch, September 2, 1873. To this union were born nine children, Mrs. J. [ohn] I. Larison [Rose], Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Brown [Mary Alice], Frank L., Mrs. Roy Spurgeon [Maud], Fred E. [Frederick Ezra], Willis C. [arl], Herman B., Lula E., and Glenn E. [lmer], all of whom are living and were permitted to be at the bedside of their father during his last hours on earth. Mr. Earnest's last illness was of long duration. He was taken ill the first part of last February with typhoid-pneumonia after which a complication of diseases prevailed, causing complete helplessness but through it all none ever heard a word of complaint, nothing but patience and a trust that He who doeth all things well, would in His own time call him to rest. In childhood Mr. Earnest was baptized in the Lutheran faith and remained in this faith to the end. He always led a quiet, unassuming life, loving home and neighbors. He was always ready to lend a helping hand in the time of need. The funeral services were held in the Forest Grove church, Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. I. Jones, in the presence of a large and sympathizing congregation, at the close of which the remains were laid to rest in the Forest Grove cemetery. (Bedford Free Press, August 9, 1906)

August married Hannah Magdeline Deitch on 02 Sep 1873. Hannah was born on 11 Jan 1858 in Fredericksburg, Maryland; died on 26 Apr 1923 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairgrove Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 218, Page 4)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 122, Sheet 2B)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 135, Sheet 4A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Jackson Twp (ED# 145, Sheet 1A)
- Living with daughter Mary Alice and husband F. Marion Brown

Obit: Hannah Magdeline Ditch was born in Fredericksburg, Maryland, January 11, 1858, and departed this life at Bedford, Iowa, April 26, 1923, age 65 years, 3 months and 15 days. When a small child, she with her parents moved to Chicago and later to Phillipsburg, Kansas. On September 2, 1873, she was united in marriage to August Ernest and in 1876 they came to Taylor County, Iowa, locating on a farm in Jackson Township, and where on August 2, 1906, the husband went to his reward. For six years Mrs. Ernest continued to keep up her home but the children having moved to themselves, she yielded to their solicitations and went to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. [ohn] L. Larison. It was here that death found her. Nine children remain to mourn this mother. They are Mrs. J. [ohn] L. Larison [Rose], Mrs. F. [rancis] M. [arion] Brown [Mary Alice], Frank L., Mrs. Roy Spurgeon [Maud], Fred E., Willis C., Herman B., Mrs. Mart Reece [Lula] and Glen E. All with the exception of Frank were permitted to be at the bedside of their mother during her last hours on earth. During the pastorship of Rev. Ware, Mrs. Ernest united with the Presbyterian Church but later after the Forest Grove Church was erected near her home, she was baptized in this faith by the Rev. A. L. Jones. Although of late years on account of ill health she was unable to attend services, she was at all times and places a true, practical Christian, loving home and neighbors and always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need.
Through all her afflictions none ever heard a word of complaint, nothing but patience and a trust that "He who doeth all things well would in His own time call her to rest." With these words, "Thy will, Oh Lord, Be Done," she sank into a quiet sleep from which she never rallied. Funeral services were held at the Forest Grove Church Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev. Fletcher and interment made in the cemetery there. (Bedford Free Press, May 3, 1923)