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Surname: HOCKETT, HAMMER
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From "Salem Weekly News", Salem, Henry co., Iowa dated
February 26, 1903:
John M. Hockett
John M. Hockett was born in Randolph co., Indiana Sept. 21, 1837. When
only one year old his parents moved to Iowa and settled near his late residence.
He was married to Mary E. Hammar October 14, 1858.
He had a birthright membership with the Society of Friends, and was converted
near the age of 30. His faith in Christ increased and the path grew brighter
as the day end drew near. He has frequently expressed a desire to be ready
to meet the Master when the summons should come.
After returning from Salem, near 5 o'clock Thursday evening, he was taken
with apoplexy, and continued unconscious until he passed away at 12:15
the next day, February 20, 1903.
He leaves a faithful and loving wife, one boy whom they have raised from
childhood, three sisters and three brothers, nieces and nephews, and a
host of friends to mourn the loss.
Funeral services were held at Cedar Creek on Sabbath morning at 11 a.m.,
conducted by the pastor, Bessie Ferguson.
Those present from a distance wee, a brother Jonathan and nephew John Hockett
from Kansas, a sister, Jane Frazier from Marshalltown, Iowa; a niece and
two nephews, George Hockett and sister Nancy and Arthur Hammar from Ringgold
Co., Iowa; also a sister of Mary Hockett, Margaret Addington and husband
of Dallas Co., Iowa.