Eva Ariadna Whitmarsh and Charles Thurston Houston
CHARLES THURSTON HOUSTON, son of CATHERINE HILTON HORNBY and SAMUEL HOUSTON, was born July 27, 1856 in Denmark, Lee, Iowa,4940, 6325 and died April 6, 1934 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa.3410, 456, 6325 He is buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Page County, Iowa.456, 3410
He married EVA ARIADNA WHITMARSH on February 15, 1882.3410 She was born August 21, 1857 in Denmark, Lee, Iowa,456, 6325 and died January 11, 1942 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa.456, 6325 She is buried in Clarinda Cemetery, Page County, Iowa.456, 4941
Children of EVA ARIADNA WHITMARSH and CHARLES THURSTON HOUSTON:
- ROY EDWARD HOUSTON, b. July 29, 1885;456 m. EDA HOSKINS on May 20, 1914 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa456, 4944; d. December 28, 1965, Clarinda Community Hospital, Page County, Iowa.456, 4945
- MABEL CARRIE HOUSTON, b. June, 1887; m. FREDERICK LEE FISHER on August 1, 1906 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa3434; d. January 9, 1960, Clarinda Hospital, Page County, Iowa.456, 4943
Personal Information
Charles T. Houston
- was baptized in April, 1857 at Denmark Congregational Church, Lee County, Iowa3487
- attended Denmark Academy, Lee County, Iowa4940
- was a farmer3410
- was a member of the Congregational Church, Clarinda, Page, Iowa. 3410
Obituaries
Burlington Daily Hawk-Eye Gazette, April 10, 19343410
Funeral Services for Charles Houston Are Held At Clarinda, Ia.
Special To The Hawk-Eye Gazette.
Denmark, Ia., April 10.—Word has been received here of the sudden death of Charles Houston of Clarinda, Ia. Charles Houston, son of Samuel Houston and Katie Hornby, was born 78 years ago on the old Houston farm east of Denmark. He received his education at the Hornby country school and at the Denmark academy.
In 1882 he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Whitmarsh, also from one of Denmark's pioneer families, and moved to Clarinda where they made their home on a farm. About 20 years ago they moved into town into a new home which they built.
Mr. Houston was a member of the Congregational church of Clarinda and a very active member as well as being active in all civic affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Houston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary two years ago on Feb. 15. The(y) visited here a year ago this winter. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Roy, of Clarinda, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Fisher of Villisca; two brothers, Harry of Denmark and Arthur of Sawyer; seven grandchildren and on great-grandchild, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Houston, Harry Houston and Mrs. Hattie Whitmarsh left Saturday morning to attend the funeral which was held Sunday afternoon in Clarinda with burial there.
Clarinda Herald-Journal, April 12, 19344940
C. T. Houston
Charles Thurston Houston, son of Samuel and Catherine Houston, was born July 27, 1856, and quietly passed away early in the morning April 6, 1934, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 9 days. All that loving hands could do was of no avail.
His parents were pioneers of Iowa, settling in Lee county in 1836. He received his education in the Denmark Academy. He grew to manhood there and was married to Eva Arianna Whitmarsh on Feb. 15, 1882, after which he came to Page county with his bride to make their home. Two children were born to this union, Roy Edward of Clarinda and Mrs. Mabel Fisher of Villisca. They lived 32 years on the farm and 20 years in Clarinda.
He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and a trustee for many years, a steward of the Farm Camp for 13 years, a member of the park board and a treasurer of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. for many, many years.
He was a cheerful, friendly neighbor and always helping the needy, and believed that the world was more good than bad, that right would prevail and that God in His wisdom had meant it to be so and that God's will would not be denied.
Mr. Houston leaves to mourn their loss his wife, two children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; two brothers, Arthur H., of Ft. Madison, Ia., and Harry H., of Denmark, Ia., besides a host of other relatives and friends. One brother and four sisters preceded him in death.
Those coming from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Houston of Ft. Madison, Ia., Harry W. Huston and Mrs. Hattie Whitmarsh of Denmark, Ia., Mrs. Clara Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dale of Falls City, Nebr., Dr. Eugene and Arthur Morgan of Phillipsburg, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edwards of Bolckow, Mo., and Mrs. Frank Bye of Clearfield, Ia.
Singers were Paschal Monk, Mrs. Leo Humphrey, Mrs. Forrest Davidson and roscoe Van Dyke. Pallbearers were John Driftmier, John Fleener, Charley Williams, Fred A. Fisher, D. D. Stitt and Alvin Nelson. Funeral Sunday, April 8, at Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. A. B. Thutt. Interment was in the family lot in the Clarinda cemetery.
Clarinda Herald-Journal, January 12, 19424941
MRS. C. T. HOUSTON FUNERAL FRIDAY
Mrs. Charles T. Houston, pioneer resident of Page county, passed away Sunday morning at the home of her son, Roy, who lives near Clarinda. She had been very ill for several months. She had been a resident of Clarinda and vicinity for 60 years.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Presbyterian church in Clarinda. Mrs. Mabel Fisher of the North Page vicinity is a surviving daughter, besides numerous other relatives and friends.
Clarinda Herald-Journal, April 15, 19424942
Eva Whitmarsh Houston
Eva Ariadna Whitmarsh, daughter of Charlotte and Charles Whitmarsh, was born Aug. 21, 1857, and quietly passed away early in the morning of Jan. 11, 1942, at the age of 84 years, 4 months, and 21 days. All that loving hands could do was of no avail.
Her parents were pioneers of Iowa, settling in Lee county in 1860. She received her education in the Denmark Academy, and taught school several terms close by. She grew to womanhood there, and was married to Chas. T. Houston on Feb. 15, 1882, after which they came to Page county to make their home. Two children were born to this union, Roy Edward of Clarinda, and Mrs. Mabel Fisher of Villisca. She lived 32 years on the farm north of Clarinda, and the balance of her life in town.
Early in life she joined the Congregational church of Denmark, Ia., and took a very active part in all departments, especially as the pianist. Soon after their arrival in Page county they transferred their memberships to the Presbyterian church of Clarinda. She continued her service to the church as long as she was able. In 1938 she attended the 100th anniversary of the Congregational church of Denmark, Ia. She was a cheerful, friendly neighbor and always helping the needy, and believed that the world was more good than bad; that right would prevail and that God in his wisdom had meant it to be so, and that God's will would not be denied.
She was a very active member of the W R C W C T U and Missionary societies.
Her husband, Chas. T. Houston, preceded her in death April 6,1934; also in her own family, tow brothers, Timothy and Edward and her sister Mary Steele. Those left to mourn her going are two children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives, and a host of friends.
We have lost our dear, sweet mother.
She no more on earth shall roam and there'll never be another
Who can take her place at home.
Mother's life was true and faithful
And her heart was filled with love,
Trusting Jesus as her Savior,
Till she joined Him up above.
Some day we will go to meet her
Where there'll be no more good-byes;
We can think of nothing sweeter
Than our meeting in the skies.
The services were conducted by Dr. A. B. Thutt at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday, January 13, at 2:30 in the afternoon. Music was furnished by Mrs. Helen Hawley and Mrs. Gordon Smith, accompanied by Miss Carrie Loranz, organist. The flower committee was Mrs. Jessie Shambough, Mrs. Lillie Burwell and Mrs. Catherine Young. Pallbearers were Fred A. Fisher, C. A. Williams, Alvin Nelson, Joe Morrison, Roy McCorkle and William H. Burwell. Burial was in the Clarinda cemetery.
Out of town relatives attending the services were Arthur H.Houston and daughter, Mrs. Kent Crabtree and Paul Houston of Denmark, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. George Whitmarsh of Creston, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dale of Falls City, Nebr., Mrs. Glaire Gilmore and daughters Elaine and Ruth Ann of Wymore, Nebr.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 15, 18604 | Denmark, Lee, Iowa |
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| August 19, 18701708 | Denmark, Lee, Iowa | |
| June 11, 18803472 | Greenwood, Phillips, Kansas | |
| June 18, 19003853 | Nodaway, Page, Iowa |
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| May 25, 19103444 | Nodaway, Page, Iowa |
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| January 10, 19203852 | Nodaway, Page, Iowa |
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| May 2, 19303139 | Clarinda, Page, Iowa |
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