Anamosa - A Reminiscence 1838 - 1988

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dnim and bugle corps marched to his home. The
musicians found him sitting on his porch in his favorite
chair and they serenaded him. He was deeply moved
and unashamed of the tears streaming down his
cheeks. That was his final celebration. George
Washington Alexander Cook. 103. died less than two
months later; and with him. the passing of an era.
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George W. A. and Mary Rosella Taylor Cook.
(Submitted by Mildred Cook McDonald)
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George could often be seen walking into town.
He enjoyed taking part in the Memorial Day
observances. This old gentleman. being the town's last
surviving veteran of the ‘War of the Rebellion’ received
a good deal ofattention. but it ended in 1939. He was no
longer able to take an active role in the Memorial Day
activities and remained at his home.
Not to be forgotten. the Arthur McCullough Post's
American Legion members. firemen. and others
march in a funeral parade for John William Baum.
Anamosan who died in Winchester. England. while in
the service.
He died in November 1918. but it was April of 1919
before his body was returned to Anamosa. After he
died. but before his family was notified of the death,
his brother andfather died here oftheflu.
John Baum was the brother of Mrs. Alvin Lueder of
Anamosa.
The parade is led by the American Legion members
and a color guard. Firemen followed. In the
foreground is George Cook. who was a member of the
Legion. but didn't think he could keep pace with the
marchers, so he walked along on the sidewalk. (He
lived to be over 100. so perhaps he was in better shape
than he thought.)
The photo was taken on South Main Street. looking
northeasterly toward what is now the court house
lawn. but was then a city park. In the background. is a
livery stable. where Eden's Standard Service Station
is now located. (Photo submitted to the Journal-
Eureka by Mrs. Lueder)
Barnhart Waggoner. Sr.. brought his two sons (who
were half-brothers). Barnhart (Barney) and Anthony.
from Alsace. France. to America. arriving at New York
City on Feb. 22. 1827. Barnhart. Sr. came with his sons
ultimately to Jones County where he lived to the age of
92. He died in 1863 and is buried at Riverside
Cemetery.
Anthony Waggoner was 12 when his half-brother and
father immigrated from France. They landed in New
York City but soon moved to Oneida County. New York.
In 1832. Anthony returned to New York City to learn
the carpenter trade. He married Ruth Cook King. a
native of New York. in the spring of 1837. They moved
westward to Hardin County. Ohio. where on September
15. 1838. a son. Charles Barney. was born to them.
Mrs. Waggoner died in June 1839. Anthony then
married Mary Ann Emart. a native of Pennsylvania.
Waggoner Family
by James Paul Christianson
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Nine children. flve sons and four daughters were the
fruit of this union. Only Jacob. Lucy Ellen. Eliza Jane
and Mary survived Anthony.
October 26. 1854. following the tide of emigration.
the family moved to Jackson Township. Jones County.
They bought 128 acres of land in Section 4 and 5 and
started farming. In December. 1862. Anthony was
called to mourn the loss of his second wife. He again
married. on October 15. 1863. to Ann Elizabeth Wilcox
(Sawdey). One daughter. Abiah Catherine. was born to
this union. Anthony was a deacon of the Christian
Church (now Antioch) ever since its organization
around 1855. for a period of 40 years. He later retired
from farming and took up residence in Anamosa.
Anthony died at the age of 79 and Ann died in 1902 at
the age of 82.
Barnhart (Barney) Waggoner. Anthony's half-