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Richland County Obits
Myron Whitcomb Richland Republican and Observer April 2, 1885 Page 8, Column 3 Transcribed by LA genwim2@gmail.com |
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Death of Myron Whitcomb
Myron Whitcomb, one of the oldest if not the oldest settlers, in
point of years' residence, died at his house in Richwood on the 23d of
March after a protracted illness, aged 68 years.From a sketch of Mr. Whitcomb's life published in the history of Richland county we find that he came to this county in the year 1844, and selected land. In January 1845 he brought his family and started his pioneer life. He was a great hunter and in tramping over the hills he became well acquainted with the country so that he proved a valuable assistant to new comers who wished to enter land. Mr. Whitcomb was born in Onondago county, New York, August 30, 1817. At eighteen years of age he bade his parents good bye and for several years traveled in various parts of the United States. He hewed the first stick of timber for the capitol building of the state of Texas. In 1848 in Tippecanoe county, he united in marriage with Margaret Ann Carson, and removed to Jo Daviess county, Illinois, then came to Iowa county, afterwards to this county as stated. His wife and nine children survive him. Mr. Whitcomb was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he was buried with the rites of the order. His funeral was largely attended, attesting the high esteem in which he was held by his neighbors and friends. He was a kind friend and an obliging neighbor and his death is universally regretted. |