George Deems jr
b. 7 June 1840, d. 8 June 1897
| Father* | George Deems b. 16 Mar 1815, d. 8 Mar 1843 |
| Mother* | Hannah Dudgeon b. c 1803, d. 11 Dec 1880 |
George Deems jr|b. 7 Jun 1840\nd. 8 Jun 1897|p1768.htm|George Deems|b. 16 Mar 1815\nd. 8 Mar 1843|p1591.htm|Hannah Dudgeon|b. c 1803\nd. 11 Dec 1880|p1762.htm|John M. Deems|b. 1776\nd. Feb 1833|p133.htm|Jane Greene|b. 1789\nd. 1856|p134.htm||||||| |
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| Birth* | George Deems jr was born on 7 June 1840 at DeKalb County, IN. |
| Marriage* | He married Louisa Rude on 5 August 1866. |
| Death* | George Deems jr died on 8 June 1897 at DeKalb County, IN, at age 57. |
| Note* | He Biography of George Deems, pages 692/693. History of DeKalb County, Indiana; B. F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, 1914 The name of George Deems will be one of the best remembered in the history of DeKalb county of the present generation, for it was long very closely associated with her agricultural interests, and although he is today numbered among the silent inhabitants of “God’s acre, “ the good he did, his many little acts of kindness and the influence of his wholesome life still live and are potent in the lives of many who were associated with him. George Deems was born on June 7, 1840, in DeKalb county, Indiana, and was a son of George and Hannah (Dudgeon) Deems, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania and descended from some of the sturdy stock of that old commonwealth. They were the parents of five children, John, Eli, Mrs. Eliza Kepler, the subject of this sketch, all of whom are deceased and William, who now lives on a farm in DeKalb county. George Deems received his education in the common schools, and his early life was devoted to assisting in the work of improving and cultivation their pioneer farm, for they were numbered among the early settlers of this locality. He grew to strong and sturdy manhood and became on of the substantial and influential citizens of DeKalb county, enjoying a wide acquaintance and being held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was an eye-witness of the wonderful transformation which took place here from the days when the land was largely covered with dense growth of timber and wild animals infested the forests, adding anxiety to the other hardships of the pioneers. He never forsook the basic art of agriculture, to which he was reared and eventually became the owner of a good farm of ninety acres in Franklin township, to the management of which he devoted himself until the time of his death, which occurred on June 8, 1897. Such had been his life in the community that his death was considered a distinct loss by all who knew him. Although his life was a busy one, his everyday affairs making large demands upon his time, he never shrank from his duties as a citizen and his obligation to his church, his neighbors and his friends. He was remembered as a man of great energy and rare judgment, which he carried into all affairs in which he was held by all who came into contact with him was but a just tribute to his worth. On August 5, 1866, Mr. Deems was united in marriage to Louisa Rude, the daughter of Ariel and Sophia (Stoddard) rude, the father a native of Massachusetts and the mother of New York state. To this union were born eight children, namely: Mrs. Dora Richard, of Butler, this county; Oran, who lives with his mother; Mrs. Minnie Thomas, who also lives with her mother; Mrs. Hannah Hunting, of this county; Mrs. Clara Allwood, of DeKalb county; and Emma, who died at the age of seven years. The mother of these children, who was born on April 11, 1847, is still residing on the old home farm and enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know her. George Deems was not only successful in his own private affairs and good neighbor and loyal to his own family, but in the time of his country’s distress gave practical evidence of his patriotism by enlisting as a private in Company H, Eighty-eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he valiantly served three years, giving his country faithful and earnest service in the suppression of the rebellion. in 1914. |
Family | Louisa Rude b. 11 April 1847, d. unknown |
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| Last Edited | 8 Dec 2011 |
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