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ICHABOD
LATHROP
Family
of Ontario, Wayne, New York
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ICHABOD
LATHROP and CATHERINE
HUMPHREYS FAMILY
Source: Kathy
Cardoza
ICHABOD11
LATHROP
(Isaac10,
Simon9, Meletiah8,
Hope7, Joseph6 ,
John (REV)5, Thomas4,
Robert3, John2,
Robert1)
was born August 13, 1814
in Genesee County, NY, and died August 14, 1896 in Hardin County,
IA. He married CATHERINE HUMPHREYS
February 25, 1836 in Tippecanoe County, IN. She was born March
26, 1814, and died July 06, 1897 in Hardin County, IA. His
parents were Issac
Lathrop and Lois Sawyer.
Notes
for ICHABOD LATHROP: Person Source HISTORY OF HARDIN COUNTY
(IA) PAGE 486 Old Settlers' Association Vice Presidents
- Ichabod Lathrop, of Etna (Twp.)..... PAGE 487 Names
Signed to The Constitution The following is a list of the
persons who have signed the Constitution, and the year given
is the date in which they settled in Hardin county: Ichabod
Lathrop, Etna, 1853
HISTORY
OF HARDIN COUNTY - ETNA TOWNSHIP PAGE 673 Early Settlements
The first permanent settlement made in the township was
in 1853, when Thomas Humphreys, Ichabod Lathrop,
Daniel Richardson, David Hawk and Thomas
E. Shumway made claims and built cabins. Of the four,
only one is now living - Ichabod Lathrop. PAGE 674 Ichabod
Lathrop setted on section 34, where he now resides, in July,
1853. His father, Isaac Lathrop, was a native of CT,
and his mother, Lois (Sawyer) Lathrop, of New York,
and it was in Genessee county of that old Empire State that
on the 13th day of August, 1814, the subject of this sketch
was born. In 1818, the family removed to Jefferson County,
Ind., and in 1822, they removed to IL, where, in February,
1823, the mother died, leaving a family of ten children,
of whom Ichabod is the youngest. He returned to Jefferson
county, IN, and there lived with his brother Lyman G.
Lathrop, until 1833. He went to Tippecanoe county, where,
in 1836, he married Miss Catherine Humphreys. In
1839, they removed to Muncie, and from there, in 1853, to
IA. Mr. Lathrop now owns 234 acres of land, which he has
well improved. He is an enterprising farmer, honest and
conscientious in his dealings, well known and highly regarded
throughout the county. He is a Republican in politics, and
in religion, is a member of the M.E. Church. Of their nine
children, six are now living - Elizabeth H., Warren
D., Emily, Martin, Stephen E. and
Harrison B. PAGE 678 Educational The first school
house was built during the winter of 1864-5, of hewed logs,
by the people in the neighborhood, each one contributing
either money, work, or material. The size of the building
was 18 X 22. It was located on the southwest corner of the
southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 34,
on land owned by Ichabod Lathrop.
HARDIN
COUNTY, IA - ETNA TOWNSHIP PAGE 282 The date of the first
settlement in Etna township was in 1853, when Thomas
Humphreys, Ichabod Lathrop, Daniel Richardson,
David Hawk and Thomas E. Shumway laid claims
to land within its borders, and erected for themselves cabins.
In 1882 only one of these pioneers survived, Ichabod Lathrop.....
.....Ichabod Lathrop, who settled on section 34, in July,
1853, was of New England stock, but was a native of Genesee
county, New York. He finally moved to IA and owned two hundred
and forty acres of valuable farming lands. He was a highly
successful agriculturist, a prominent Republican and a pillar
in the Methodist Episcopal church. PAGE 283 IMPORTANT EVENTS
The first school house in this township was built in the
winter of 1864-5, of hewed logs, by the people of the neighborhood,
each on contributin either work, timber or cash. It stood
on the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of section 34, on land owned by Ichabod
Lathrop. PAGE 693-694 Mr. (Stephen Eugene) Lathrop
was born near Muncie, in Delaware county, IN, May 14, 1852.
He is the son of Ichabod and Catherine (Humphrey) Lathrop,
who emigrated to IA in pioneer times and entered the first
land in Etna township, in section 34, the same section in
which the town of Abbott was later built. The place consists
of one hundred and eighty acres and is still held by the
family, having never been in any other hands since the government
deeded it to the elder Lathrop. Here he became well established
through hard work and good management, becoming one of the
substantial and well-known men of his times, and he continued
to live on the homestead until his death on August 13, 1896,
on his eighty-second birthday. His widow made her home with
the son, Stephen E. of this review, until her death, in
July, 1897. Ichabod Lathrop was born in Genesee county,
New York, on August 13, 1814. His father Isaac Lathrop,
was born in CT, and his mother, known in her maidenhood
as Lois Sawyer, was born in New York. In 1818 the family
moved to Jefferson county, IN, and on to IL in 1822, being
pioneers of those states; then, in February, 1823, the mother
died, leaving ten children, of whom Ichabod was the youngest.
He returned to Jefferson county, IN, and lived with his
brother, Lyman G. Lathrop, until 1833. Later he went to
Tippecanoe county, that state, and in 1836 married Catherine
Humphreys. In 1839, they moved to Muncie and from there,
in 1853, they moved to IA, bringing their earthly belongings
overland in an old fashioned covered wagon.
FROM
"THE WORD"NEWSPAPER OF ACKLEY, IA - AUGUST 14,
1896 Uncle Lathrop is reported quite sick at this writing.
FROM
"THE WORD"NEWSPAPER OF ACKLEY, IA - AUGUST 21,
1896 Abbott The funeral of I. Lathrop, held Sunday, was
largely attended. His death removes from our midst one of
our oldest settlers.
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About ICHABOD LATHROP: Burial: August 16, 1896, Hazel Green
Cem., Ackley, Hardin County, IA Census: 1860, Etna Twp.,
Hardin County, IA36 Occupation: @N18@
About
CATHERINE HUMPHREYS: Burial: Hazel Green Cem., Ackley, Hardin
County, IA
Children
of ICHABOD LATHROP and CATHERINE HUMPHREYS are:
i. ELENOR
LATHROP, born October 29, 1836; died November 02, 1842.
ii. EDWARD
LATHROP, born October 30, 1838; died November 04, 1838.
iii.
SARAH LATHROP, born April 08, 1841; died April 25,
1841.
iv. ELIZABETH
H. LATHROP, born November 21, 1842; died June 26, 1920.
Notes
for ELIZABETH H. LATHROP: HARDIN COUNTY, IA - PAGE 695 His
(Stephen E. Lathrop's) sister, Elizabeth H. Lathrop, now
makes her home with him. She taken blind, but bears her
misfortune most bravely and with rarer fortitude than is
commonly seen
v. WARREN
LATHROP, born November 07, 1844; died December 11, 1931.
Notes
for WARREN died LATHROP: HARDIN COUNTY, IA - PAGE 695
.....Warren died Lathrop, lives at Cherokee, IA; he is
married.....
vi. EMILY
LATHROP, born June 05, 1846; died January 19, 1892.
vii.
MARTIN LATHROP, born October 01, 1849; died November
28, 1918; m. REBECCA A.36, October 186936.
Notes
for MARTIN LATHROP: Person Source HARDIN COUNTY, IA - PAGE
695 .....he is married, as is also Martin Lathrop, who is
the owner and operator of a good farm n
viii.
STEPHEN EUGENE LATHROP, born May 14, 1852, Muncie,
Deleware County, IN; died February 01, 1920, Hardin County,
IA.
Notes
for STEPHEN EUGENE LATHROP: HISTORY OF HARDIN COUNTY (IA)
PAGE 674 S.E. Lathrop was born in Delaware county,
Ind., May 14, 1852, and came with his pare summer season.
HISTORY OF HARDIN COUNTY (IA) PAGE 693-695 STEPHEN EUGENE
LATHROP The early life of Stephen Eugene Lathrop, one of
Hardin county's progressive citizens, was spubsequent success
in life. Prosperity seems to have attended every worthy
effort he has madey have in store for him and his, inspires
no shadow of fear in his breast. Mr. Lathrop was born near
Muncie, in Delaware county, IN, May 14, 1852. He is the
son of Ichn which the town of Abbott was later built. The
place consists of one hundred and eighty acrshed through
hard work and good management, becoming one of the substantial
and well-known meh the son, Stephen E. of this review, until
her death, in July, 1897. Ichabod Lathrop was bos born in
New York. In 1818 the family moved to Jefferson county,
IN, and on to IL in 1822,n county, IN, and lived with his
brother, Lyman G. Lathrop, until 1833. Later he went to
Tipeir earthly belongings overland in an old fashioned covered
wagon. When Stephen E. Lathrop was one year old his parents
brought him to Etna township, Hardin cou, which he worked
on when he became of proper age, and here he has been content
to spend hisnished the normal course, also the business
and commercial course. Thus well equipped for hin Hardin
county, the Hazel Green school at Abbott. He also
taught ten terms in Grundy countyls and patrons. He began
farming while teaching and continued agricultural pursuits
successfn IA Falls and has remained here ever since. Mr.
Lathrop was married on October 2, 1884, to Elizabeth
Wilson, of Traer, IA. She was bornn 1842 and
located in IL, moving to Traer, IA, in 1865. They were highly
respected and energ Besides his interest in the old home,
Mr Lathrop is the owner of two hundred and fifty acresn
affiliated with the same since early in life. Fraternally,
he belongs to the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Lathrop is
a genial and companionable gentleman, well liked wherever
he is known. He hasettler in Etna township now living, and
there are very few who have lived in Hardin county Elasbeth
H. Lathrop, now makes her home with him. She taught
school from 1864 to 1881, and alsot bravely and with
rarer fortitude than is commonly seen. She was a very successful
teachere owner and operator of a good farm near Trenton,
Missouri; H.B. Lathrop lives at Marshalltow
ix. HARRISON
BENJAMIN LATHROP, born January 13, 1857, Ackley, Hardin
County, IA; died February 11, 1938, Marshalltown, Marshall County,
IA.
Notes
for HARRISON BENJAMIN LATHROP: TEXT OF LETTER WRITTEN TO
HARRISON AND BARBARA BY HIS BROTHER, STEPHEN. IT
IS TYPED WITH THE Abbott Iowa Jan 22, 1892
Dear
brother and Family I write you sad news this morning Sister
Emily died on Jan 19 at 1-25 in the morning she louried
on Fathers lot in Hazel Green Cemetry Jan 21 had a funeral
at Estervill also one at Fa Tlindt is going to try to keep
the children together if he can if not we will take the
one ne Father and mother are very poorly Hattie Shuriney
and her man are living with them the will Harrison, father
has fixed his property he gave to Lizzie the 160
acres east of the road her,000 when him and mother are done
with it. Emilies heirs will get the money and personal
pro Us three boys giving ours to Lizzie while she may live
Now I want you to write how your business is fixed there
If you have any judgments against ar rent as you like Let
us heare right away as Father is very feeble and want this
fixed soon. Warren and Mart are both here
will stay till Monday Father wants to now if you are coming
ba Love to all Stephen I think it best for you to
come and live on the place and pay rent while Father lives.
HARDIN COUNTY, IA - PAGE 695 H.B. Lathrop lives at Marshalltown,
IA. MARSHALLTOWN TIMES REPUBLICAN - 1925 MR. AND MRS.
H.B. LATHROP, CITY, MARRIED 57 YEARS AGO (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)
H.B. LATHROP MRS. H.B. LATHROP Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Lathrop,
612 May street, city, today celeberated the 57th anniversay
of thef the children being unable to make the trip here
because of illness in their families. Tonight, at 7 o'clock
an informal reception for relatives and friends at the Lathrop
home, ar Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop are well known in Hardin county,
where they lived for many years, and in Fifty-seven years
ago today, on July 3, 1878, they were married at Oskaloosa.
Shortly after Parents of 12 Children Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop
were the parents of 12 children, 10 of whom are living.
There are also The children are Mrs. Jessie Mattox,
Custer, S.D.; Mrs. Arthur Windecker,
; Ackley; Will Lathrod Mrs. Tillie Fry and Miss
Mary Lathrop who make their home with the aged couple.
MARSHALLTOWN TIMES REPUBLICAN - FEBRUARY, 1938 DIES FRIDAY
(PHOTOGRAPH) Harrison B. Lathrop, a resident of Marshalltown
for 30 years, died of heart disease at 9:30 p Mr. Lathrop
was born Jan. 13, 1857, near Ackley, the son of Icabod and
Catherine Lathrop. He Mrs. and Mrs. Lathrop lived near Ackley
on his father's farm until 35 years ago when they mov Mr.
Lathrop was a carpenter and cabinet maker. He worked for
the Ideal Manufacturing Company Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop
were the parents of 12 children. Two sons preceded their
father in deat; W.E. Lathrop, Des Moines; Mrs.
Harold Mitchell and Mrs. Emma Lathrop, both of Chicago,
Ill;y 23 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He
was the last survivor of his family, all of his brothers
and sisters preceding him in deat He was a member of the
Methodist church.Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Monday
afternoon in charge of Dr. F.F. Travis at the Pu MARSHALLTOWN
TIMES REPUBLICAN - FEB., 1938 The funeral of Harrison born
Lathrop, aresident of this city for the last 30 years who
died at.Travis. Burial was in Riverside. The pallbearers
were W.W.Jondro, L.R. Anderson, H.S. Coobert
Jones of Cherokee, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lathrop
and daughter Gladys of Des Moines, Mr. andhicago,
Ill. FROM PURSEL FUNERAL HOME Services for: Harrison born
Lathrop; Born January 13, 1857, Near Ackley, IA; Passed
away: Febrn, H.S. Cowell, E.A. Ahrens, R.E. Lippett,
H.O. Robinson; Flower Bearers: Mrs. F.W. Mayer, M
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About HARRISON BENJAMIN LATHROP: Burial: February 14, 1938,
Riverside Cem., Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA Religion:
Methodist
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