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Our goal is to research the pioneers that came into the Walla Walla Valley Area, as a starter for those doing their family genealogy; we are not related.

Head Researcher: Sarah Olsen,

June 12, 2006

http://iagenweb.org/montgomery/histories/cavalcade/cavalcadepg30.htm

The only cemetery in the township is the Hewitt Cemetery in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 5. It was a plot given for the purpose from the land of Joseph Meredith Hewitt, an early day Justice of the Peace and county supervisor. He and his wife and several of his family are buried there.

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Lincoln Township Biographical Sketches

http://iagenweb.org/montgomery/bios/biolinco.htm

HEWITT, JOSEPH M. Was born in Ohio, January 15, 1817. His parents' names were Joseph and Elizabeth. He was one of eleven children. From Ohio, Mr. Hewitt moved with his parents to Shelby County, Indiana, in an early day. He lived with his parents until the 20th day of September 1838, when he was married to Miss Sarah Harris. After his marriage he moved to Jasper County, Indiana, living there about six years. Then he went to Henry County, Iowa, then to Warren County, and from Warren to this county, locating near Red Oak, in the spring of 1859. Mr. Hewitt was the father of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters: Moses H., Joseph W. and Thomas are living, and Frances, Margaret, Mary and Sarah. Mr. Hewitt was elected justice of the peace at an early day, being among the first that held that office. He served as justice of the peace two terms. Mr. Hewitt was a member of the M. E. church, having joined when quite young. He was the superintendent of the first Sunday school ever organized in Red Oak township. The school was held in the old school house in Red Oak. They had about sixteen scholars. He was also the first class leader in the M. E. church of Red Oak. Mr. H. sold part of his farm and purchased the Zuber Hotel, which was the first hotel in Red Oak. After running it for two years then leased it to Dr. Purcell and returned to his farm. Again, after twelve years, he sold out and returned to Red Oak. Lived there one year, sold his property, and visited Kansas. Bought two small farms and built a mill near the town of Oxford, Sumner County, when the health of himself and family became impaired and he returned to Red Oak. Mr. Hewitt died in February, 1877, of cancer of the stomach. Was buried in the Hewitt cemetery. His last resting place is marked by a beautiful marble shaft, which was erected at a cost of $75.

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http://iagenweb.org/montgomery/obits/pre1900.htm

Hon. Joseph M. Hewitt

Jos. Hewitt, one of the pioneers of Montgomery county, ended a long honorable life Monday night last about 10 o’clock, after a protracted and painful sickness. Mr. H. was a prominent citizen of the county, and during his life was entrusted with various positions of honor and trust. He will be missed by the community, and his death will be deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a man of great goodness of heart - a neighbor and friend that could always be called upon, and benevolent to a fault. A broad sympathy and disposition to please were prominent traits in his character. He has passed away. May his virtues be cherished, and the contrary be forgotten.

Mr. H. was a honored member of the M. E. Church, to which denomination he was ardently attached, and during his long illness frequently expressed his confidence in the Christian religion. He passed away in peace with all mankind and in full hope of an eternal rest beyond the grave.

His funeral took place Wednesday at ten o’clock. Services were held at the M.E. Church, Rev. Ryman, pastor, officiating.

He was buried according to the rites and ceremonies of the Masonic order, of which fraternity he was an honored member.

Mr. H. was 68 years of age, and was a resident of Montgomery county 16 years.

~ source: The Red Oak Express, Red Oak, Iowa, 5 March 1877

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1850 Census IN Jasper Marion Pg 249

Heweitt,Joseph M.,32,M,Farmer,IN

Sarah,28,F,IN

Frances,11,F,IN

Margaret,9,F,IN

William,6,M,IN

Benjamin,4,M,IN

Moses,Twin,7/12,M,IN

Mary,twin,7/12,F,IN

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1860 Census IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 21

Hewitt,J.M.,44,M,Hotel Keeper,IN

Sarah,41,F,IN

Margaret,18,F,IN

Mary,11,F,IN

Moses,11,M,IN

Sarah,6,F,IN

Joseph W.,2,M,IA

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1870 Census IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 38

Hewitt,J.M.,52,MW,Farmer,IN

Sarah,49,FW,IN

Sarah,16,FW,IN

J.W. jr,12,MW,IA

T.W.,7,MW,IA

Burial: Hewitt Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa²

Census 1: 1850, IN Jasper Marion Pg 249

Census 2: 1860, IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 21

Census 3: 1870, IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 38

Lincoln Township Biographical Sketches

http://iagenweb.org/montgomery/bios/biolinco.htm

HEWITT, SARAH, relict of Joseph M. Hewitt, section 35, P. O. Red Oak; Mrs. Hewitt was born November 5, 1821, at Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana. Her parents' names were Benjamin and Ruth Harris; they were natives of Virginia; she was one of eleven children; remained with her parents, at Franklin County, ten years, and moved to Shelby County, at which place she was married to Mr. Hewitt, September 20, 1838. Mr. Hewitt died at Red Oak, February, 1877. They have had eleven children - seven boys and four girls, seven living: Moses, Joseph Warren, Thomas W., Francis, Margaret A., Mary E., Sarah M. Moved to Henry County, Iowa, in 1855; was there one year; then moved to Warren County, Iowa; then to Montgomery County, in 1858, and located one and one-half miles south of Red Oak, at a place called Hickory Grove. In 1864 sold one farm and made a trip to Kansas; returned and located in Red Oak where Mr. Hewitt died. Moved on to the present farm in the spring of 1879. Mrs. Hewitt remembers hearing her parents relate that when they moved from Virginia they came on pack horses. They had at that time two children. Their parents were owners of slaves. Mr. Hewitt's great grandfather became insane on account of the loss of property and slaves. Thomas W. Hewitt was born May 3, 1862, near Red Oak; was one year in Kansas and with that exception has always lived in this county.

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1880 Census IA Montgomery Lincoln ED 142 pg 259B

Hewitt,Sarah,63,FW,IN,VA,VA

Joseph,son,MW,21,IA,IN,IN,Farmer

Thomas W.,son,MW,18,IA,IN,IN,Farmer

Burial: Hewitt Cemetery, Red Oak, Montgomery Co., Iowa³

Census 1: 1850, IN Jasper Marion Pg 249(See Husband)

Census 2: 1860, IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 21(See Husband)

Census 3: 1870, IA Montgomery Red Oak Pg 38(See Husband)

Census 4: 1880, IA Montgomery Lincoln ED 142 pg 259B

Marriage: 19 Sep 1838, Shelby, Indiana⁴