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Obituaries of Des Moines County, Iowa
Dr. Richard S. Barret
Dr. Richard S. Barret, of St. Louis, and formerly of this city, died at Burlington, Iowa, on the 17th inst. Dr. B. was a most estimable gentleman, and in his death St. Louis loses one of her best and most useful citizens.
[Illinois State Democrat, Wed. May 30, 1860
Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy]
Alva W. Holland
Alva W. Holland was born October 3, 1826, at Hebron, West Virginia. He was married April 11, 1850, to Elizabeth Moats, of Harrisville. Mr. and Mrs. Holland came to Iowa in 1856 and has ever since resided in Des Moines and Henry counties. To this union was born twelve children, nine of whom survive and were with him in his last illness. His companion preceded him sixteen years ago. At an early age he united with the Protestant Methodist church and has ever since lived a consistent life. Mr. Holland departed this life Nov. 19, 1908, at the age of 82 years, one month and 16 days.
Funeral services from Trinity church Friday at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hannawalt, of Mt. Pleasant. Interment at Trinity cemetery.
The subject of the above sketch was the father of D.M. Holland, of this city, and Mrs. B.F. Holland, of Kinbrae.
Worthington, Mn Advance
Submitted by Friends of Free Genealogy
Henry Starr, Esq
Death of Henry Starr, Esq., of Cincinnati
This estimable gentleman, an old and distinguished member of the Cincinnati Bar, died in this city on Saturday morning last at the residence of his nephew, Henry W. Starr, Esq. His disease was typhoid fever, contracted during a journey to the north where he spent a great part of the month of July in the new and recently settled portions of Minnesota. He returned to this place on the 1st of August, and was taken sick on the 6th. His disease baffled the kind attention of friends and all the skill of his physicians, and he lingered until the 30th, when he died in great peace, and in the triumphs of a Christian faith.
Henry Starr was born in Litchfield county, Connecticut, in March, 1781; he was a graduate of William College, Massachusetts. He was admitted to the Bar in Connecticut, and in 1818 removed to the West. He practiced law with distinction and succes in Madison and adjacent counties in Illinois, until 1826, when he removed to Cincinnati, and resumed the practice in that city. He was eminently successful in his profession, the study of which he ever prosecuted with zeal and unusual application. His unbending integrity secured him unlimited confidence - and cases of great complication and difficulty were often referred for final decision to him, associated with the distinguished Charles Hammond - especially Insurance cases--a branch of the law in which he was profund. He was remarkably temperate and abstemious in his habits; and in all actions signally exemplified all the Christian virtues. He ever had an aversion to the turmoil of politics, and steadily declined office, though often solicited. He was beloved by all young men, to whom he was ever ready to lend a helping hand. In his charities he was unbounded, and it may well be said in the language of Woolsey; "he will have a tomb of Orphan's tears wept on him."
He leaves a widow, and four step children of hers by a former marriage. Though they were unavoidably prevented from being present with him in his last moments, it will be some relief to them to know that he received every kind and considerate attention which could possibly serve to cheer and console him in his sickness. His funeral was attended on yesterday from the Congregational Church, in this city, by a large assembly. The funeral services were performed by Rev. W. Salter, pastor of the Congregational Church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Johnson, of the Baptist Church.
Burlington Hawk Eye,Burlington, Iowa, September 4, 1851
[Submitted by Sara Hemp]
Bar Meeting
At a meeting of the Bar of Hamilton County convened in the Court room of the Court of Common Pleas, at 9 oclock AM. September [3rd?], 1851, on account of the death of Henry Starr. - T. Walker was called to the Chair, and J.L. Miner appointed Secretary - whereupon, on motion, Wm. Johnson, S.P. Chase, Wm. S. Groesbeek, Wm. R. Morris, Wm. M. Corry and Charles Fox were appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting, who reported the following, which after appropriate remarks upon the character of the deceased by T. Walker, J. L. Miner, A. Taft, Wm. Johnson, D. Stone and S.M. Hart, were unanimously adopted.
This meeting has heard of the sad intelligence of the death of Henry Starr at Burlington, in the State of Iowa. He was one of the oldest, ablest and best members of our Bar - exemplary in all the relations of life, whether regarded as a Christian, a Lawyer, a Citizen or a Man. - For more than a quarter of a century he has pursued his un ostentatious, but eminently useful, successful and instructive career among us; and has been to many of us a warm hearted and sincere friend, and to none an enemy. He has been stricken down in the prime of his faculties, away from his home, and with none of his professional brethren near. We, therefore, embody our sentiments in these resolves:
That we deeply feel the loss of our departed brother, Henry Starr, and desire to pay a sincere tribute to his memory, by endeavoring to imitate his virgues.
That we will transmit a copy of these proceedings to his friends in token of our sympathy in their bereavement.
That these proceedings be presented to the Courts of this County, that our appreciation of his worth may stand on perpetual record.
We also request the Press of this city to publish these proceedings.
On motion of Rufus King, resolved, that upon the arrival of the remains in this city, the officers of this meeting give notice to the Bar of the time and place of the funeral.
T. Walker, Chairman; J. L. Miner, Secretary
Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, September 18, 1851
[Submitted by Sara Hemp]

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		History and Genealogy of Des Moines County, Iowa

Obituaries of Des Moines County, Iowa Dr. Richard S. Barret Dr. Richard S. Barret, of St. Louis, and formerly of this city, died at Burlington, Iowa, on the 17th inst. Dr. B. was a most estimable gentleman, and in his death St. Louis loses one of her best and most useful citizens. [Illinois State Democrat, Wed. May 30, 1860 Submitted by A Friend of Free Genealogy] Alva W. Holland Alva W. Holland was born October 3, 1826, at Hebron, West Virginia. He was married April 11, 1850, to Elizabeth Moats, of Harrisville. Mr. and Mrs. Holland came to Iowa in 1856 and has ever since resided in Des Moines and Henry counties. To this union was born twelve children, nine of whom survive and were with him in his last illness. His companion preceded him sixteen years ago. At an early age he united with the Protestant Methodist church and has ever since lived a consistent life. Mr. Holland departed this life Nov. 19, 1908, at the age of 82 years, one month and 16 days. Funeral services from Trinity church Friday at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hannawalt, of Mt. Pleasant. Interment at Trinity cemetery. The subject of the above sketch was the father of D.M. Holland, of this city, and Mrs. B.F. Holland, of Kinbrae. Worthington, Mn Advance Submitted by Friends of Free Genealogy Henry Starr, Esq Death of Henry Starr, Esq., of Cincinnati This estimable gentleman, an old and distinguished member of the Cincinnati Bar, died in this city on Saturday morning last at the residence of his nephew, Henry W. Starr, Esq. His disease was typhoid fever, contracted during a journey to the north where he spent a great part of the month of July in the new and recently settled portions of Minnesota. He returned to this place on the 1st of August, and was taken sick on the 6th. His disease baffled the kind attention of friends and all the skill of his physicians, and he lingered until the 30th, when he died in great peace, and in the triumphs of a Christian faith. Henry Starr was born in Litchfield county, Connecticut, in March, 1781; he was a graduate of William College, Massachusetts. He was admitted to the Bar in Connecticut, and in 1818 removed to the West. He practiced law with distinction and succes in Madison and adjacent counties in Illinois, until 1826, when he removed to Cincinnati, and resumed the practice in that city. He was eminently successful in his profession, the study of which he ever prosecuted with zeal and unusual application. His unbending integrity secured him unlimited confidence - and cases of great complication and difficulty were often referred for final decision to him, associated with the distinguished Charles Hammond - especially Insurance cases--a branch of the law in which he was profund. He was remarkably temperate and abstemious in his habits; and in all actions signally exemplified all the Christian virtues. He ever had an aversion to the turmoil of politics, and steadily declined office, though often solicited. He was beloved by all young men, to whom he was ever ready to lend a helping hand. In his charities he was unbounded, and it may well be said in the language of Woolsey; "he will have a tomb of Orphan's tears wept on him." He leaves a widow, and four step children of hers by a former marriage. Though they were unavoidably prevented from being present with him in his last moments, it will be some relief to them to know that he received every kind and considerate attention which could possibly serve to cheer and console him in his sickness. His funeral was attended on yesterday from the Congregational Church, in this city, by a large assembly. The funeral services were performed by Rev. W. Salter, pastor of the Congregational Church, assisted by Rev. Mr. Johnson, of the Baptist Church. Burlington Hawk Eye,Burlington, Iowa, September 4, 1851 [Submitted by Sara Hemp] Bar Meeting At a meeting of the Bar of Hamilton County convened in the Court room of the Court of Common Pleas, at 9 oclock AM. September [3rd?], 1851, on account of the death of Henry Starr. - T. Walker was called to the Chair, and J.L. Miner appointed Secretary - whereupon, on motion, Wm. Johnson, S.P. Chase, Wm. S. Groesbeek, Wm. R. Morris, Wm. M. Corry and Charles Fox were appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting, who reported the following, which after appropriate remarks upon the character of the deceased by T. Walker, J. L. Miner, A. Taft, Wm. Johnson, D. Stone and S.M. Hart, were unanimously adopted. This meeting has heard of the sad intelligence of the death of Henry Starr at Burlington, in the State of Iowa. He was one of the oldest, ablest and best members of our Bar - exemplary in all the relations of life, whether regarded as a Christian, a Lawyer, a Citizen or a Man. - For more than a quarter of a century he has pursued his un ostentatious, but eminently useful, successful and instructive career among us; and has been to many of us a warm hearted and sincere friend, and to none an enemy. He has been stricken down in the prime of his faculties, away from his home, and with none of his professional brethren near. We, therefore, embody our sentiments in these resolves: That we deeply feel the loss of our departed brother, Henry Starr, and desire to pay a sincere tribute to his memory, by endeavoring to imitate his virgues. That we will transmit a copy of these proceedings to his friends in token of our sympathy in their bereavement. That these proceedings be presented to the Courts of this County, that our appreciation of his worth may stand on perpetual record. We also request the Press of this city to publish these proceedings. On motion of Rufus King, resolved, that upon the arrival of the remains in this city, the officers of this meeting give notice to the Bar of the time and place of the funeral. T. Walker, Chairman; J. L. Miner, Secretary Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, September 18, 1851 [Submitted by Sara Hemp]
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