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Note: Record from International Genealogy I. for Ireland. Research done by Virginia Chubb in 1994 at Salt Lake City LDS Library.
1828 John Crawford McMaster 1902
John Crawford McMaster, who died at his home near Hopkins, Mo. March 3rd, 1902 was born July 12, 1828 at Cloughmine House, Kilmactranny, Ballyfarnon,County Sligo, Ireland.
His father was William McMaster of Scotland and His mother was Jane Noble, a native of England. He came to America in 1852, at 24 years of age and first settled in Lee County, Illinois, having a total financial capital of three dollars to start with in the new world. In 1857 he came to Taylor County, Iowa and has remained in the vicinity where he frist settled.
By his energy and careful management, and with the aid of an industrious family, he succeeded in accumulating about three thousand acres of valuable land which he left to his family, dividing it into various farms, all within five miles of the old homestead.
On November 21, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Ann Thompson, who has proven not only a faithful wife and mother, but was, according to her husband's declaration, the inspiration which enabled him to surmount the difficulties and achieve that success he acquired.
There was born to this union ten sons and six daughters. Five daughters and all ten sons survived the father. All the 15 children with their devoted mother were at the father's bedside when he passed away to the spirit world. He leaves a memory fragrant with honesty, industry and Godliness, a heritage of indefinitely greater value to the family and community than all his lands.
He was converted in February, 1861, and was baptized. He was one of the constituent members of the Union Baptist Church, which was organized near his home. Mainly through his efforts, a house of worship was built and dedicated debt-free costing some $1800.
The family he raised is a remarkable one not only as to numbers, but also in character. Think of ten boys, most of whom have grown to manhood and have homes of their own, yet it is said that not one of them drinks intoxicating liquors or use tobacco in any form and are free from profane language, neither are they addicted to gambling. The daughters are just as noted for purity of morals as the sons. Truly the parents have stamped their character upon their children.
The funeral service was held at the Union Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 5, at one o'clock. The church could not hold all the people who came from respect to the family and the desire to honor the memory of one of the oldest settlers as well as an upright citizen.
The pastor of the Baptist Church in Bedford conducted the services assisted by Rev. A. Griffeth of Gravity. The internment took place in Hopkins Cemetary. The floral decorations were fine and the coffin was a beautiful one.
One of the daughters is the wife of our fellow townsman, J.C. Beauchamp. All the family were present at the service as well as at his bedside when he dies. The influence of Mr. McMaster will live. "He being dead yet speaketh."
Obituary (probably the Hopkins Paper) J.C. McMaster was born in Sligo County, Ireland, July 12, 1828, and dies at his residence near Hopkins, MO., March 3, 1902.
He inherited a vigorous mind and body, his mother being an English lady and his father Scotch Irish. He emigrated to America when 24 years of age and settled at LaSell, Ill., and in 1857 came to Taylor County, Iowa and settled near his present home. We was a very hard working man and overcame the obsticles of those early days.
He found a worthy help-mate in Miss Sarah Ann Thompson being maried Nov. 24, 1859. There was given to this union ten sons and six daughters and all except one survived the father.
It is remrkable athat all the family were present at the time of the deathand love in the vicinity, so that with an hour�s notice they can gather at the parental fireside. There are so few large families that are not scattered ove the land.
The writer has never known so large a family of boys or men who do not drink or use tobacco and do not use profane language. The daughters are as pure and noble as the boys.
Mr. McMasters was not only an upright, hardworking, kind father and citizen, but he ws a christian man. The interests of God�s Kingdom had a deep place in his heart.
He was converted in Feb. 1864 and became one of the worthy members of the Union Baptist Church. It was through his efforts mainly that the church building near his home was erected and the building is a monument to his devotion. God grant that others of his spirit will carry on his work.
The following are the names of the children: William D., Abran, John N., Charles A., James A., Jerome, George, Amos C., Arthur E., Harmon H. The daughters are: Mary A., Martha E., Dora A., Sarah E., Alta M. There are twenty grand children.
The deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis nearly four years ago and too much cannot be said to the devotion and self sacrificing tender care which he received from his companion and children during his long illness.
The funeral service was held in the Union Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 5th, at one o�clock. The church could not hold all the people who came from respect to the family and the desire to honor the memory of one of the oldest settlers as well as an upright citizen. Pastor of the Baptsit Church at Bedford conducted the service assisted by Rev. A. Griffith of Gravity.
The internment took place in the Hopkins Cemetery. The floral decoration were very fine. The coffin was a beautiful one.
�Asleep in Jeus, blessed sleep� From which none ever wake to weep A calm and undesturbed repose Unbroken by thelast of foes.� Obituary J.C. McMaster was born in Sligo County, Ireland, July 12, 1828, and dies at his residence near Hopkins, MO., March 3, 1902.
He inherited a vigorous mind and body, his mother being an English lady and his father Scotch Irish. He emigrated to America when 24 years of age and settled at LaSell, Ill., and in 1857 came to Taylor County, Iowa and settled near his present home. We was a very hard working man and overcame the obsticles of those early days.
He found a worthy help-mate in Miss Sarah Ann Thompson being maried Nov. 24, 1859. There was given to this union ten sons and six daughters and all except one survived the father.
It is remrkable athat all the family were present at the time of the deathand love in the vicinity, so that with an hour�s notice they can gather at the parental fireside. There are so few large families that are not scattered ove the land.
The writer has never known so large a family of boys or men who do not drink or use tobacco and do not use profane language. The daughters are as pure and noble as the boys.
Mr. McMasters was not only an upright, hardworking, kind father and citizen, but he ws a christian man. The interests of God�s Kingdom had a deep place in his heart.
He was converted in Feb. 1864 and became one of the worthy members of the Union Baptist Church. It was through his efforts mainly that the church building near his home was erected and the building is a monument to his devotion. God grant that others of his spirit will carry on his work.
The following are the names of the children: William D., Abran, John N., Charles A., James A., Jerome, George, Amos C., Arthur E., Harmon H. The daughters are: Mary A., Martha E., Dora A., Sarah E>, Alta M. There are twenty grand children.
The deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis nearly four years ago and too much cannot be said to the devotion and self sacrificing tender care which he received from his companion and children during his long illness.
The funeral service was held in the Union Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 5th, at one o�clock. The church could not hold all the people who came from respect to the family and the desire to honor the memory of one of the oldest settlers as well as an upright citizen. Pastor of the Baptsit Church at Bedford conducted the service assisted by Rev. A. Griffith of Gravity.
The internment took place in the Hopkins Cemetery. The floral decoration were very fine. The coffin was a beautiful one.
�Asleep in Jeus, blessed sleep� From which none ever wake to weep A calm and undesturbed repose Unbroken by thelast of foes.� Naturalization Record state:
State of IOWA Taylor County
I'John C. McMaster, an Alilen, and native of Ireland, being duly sworn, depose and say that I first arrived in the United States in the month of September, A.D. 1852, and that it is bonafid my intention to become a citizen of teh United States, and to renounce forever allegience, and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State and Sovereignty whatsoever, Particularly all allegience and fidelity to Victoria, Queen of England, whose subject I am. John C. McMaster STATE OF IOWA Taylor County
Be it remebered that on the 28th day of September 1857, John C. McMaster, an Alien and native of Ireland personally appeared before me, D. Dale, Clerk of the Districk and County Court in and for said county and declared his solemn oath, that he first arrived in the United States, in the month of September, A.D. 1852, and that it is him intention bonafide, to become a citizen of the United States, and denounce forever allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, Stae of Sovreignty whatsoever and particularly to Queen Victoria, Queen of England, and subscribed his name to said Declaration which remains on file in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and affixed the seal of said court, at Bedford, Countyseat of Taylor County, Iowa this 28th day of September, A.D. 1857.
D. Deal, Clerk House # 11, Family # 146 McMaster, John M,51, Farmer, Ireland Sarah F,40, Indiana William M,19, Iowa Abraham M,18, Iowa John N. M 17, Iowa Charley M,14,Iowa Mary A. F,12, Iowa Archibald M,11,Iowa Jerome M, 8, Iowa Martha F, 7, Iowa Dora F, 5, Iowa George M, 3, Iowa Amos M, 2, Iowa
J.C. signed his will with and "x" Rev. Griffet, E. H. Willard and S.E. Brown were witnesses.
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