Person:Julia Phelps (1)

Cholera Epidemic of 1833

"The Salem Democrat April 2, 1879, Pioneer Pickings Number 182 - quoting from the Western Annotator, published in Salem on July 19, 1833"

Francis Hagan, corner of Cherry and Mill streets, lot 171, the present residence of Dr. John R. Bare, DePauw's Addition.

Francis Hagan’s daughter E.S. Hagan died at the same place.

Other relatives reported as dead from cholera [1833] in this article:

Samuel Hobbs – on corner of Water and Mulberry streets, lot 134

Leroy Hagan’s child – where Abel Stanley lives on North Main Street, lot 36

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"The Salem Democrat April 2, 1879, Pioneer Pickings Number 182 - quoting from the Western Annotator, published in Salem on July 19, 1833"

A footnote reads:

Francis Hagan married Julia Ann Phelps December 22, 1829. He was born ca. 1804 and died 4 Jul 1833 at age 29 years. Also, his child, E. S. Hagan died 1 Jul 1833.

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Washington County Indiana Guardianships – August 12, 1839

Daniel Sherwood, with Isaac Thomas as his security, is appointed guardian of Maranda Hagan infant daughter of Francis Hagan, deceased.

Bond $500.00 Daniel Sherwood Isaac Thomas

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Daniel Sherwood Julia Ann Phelps Hagan [2nd marriage] b. 9 Dec 1810 in Guilford County, North Carolina m. 26 May 1831 in Washington County, Indiana Death: 11 Sep 1887 in Attica, Marion County, Iowa

Cemetery: Indiana Chapel Comment: wife: Julia Ann Info: Cemetery Records of Marion County, Iowa

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Daniel Sherwood born 9 DEC 1810 in Guilford Co., NC died 14 SEP 1887 in Marion Co., IA buried in Indiana Cemetery, Marion Co., IA married Julia Ann Phelps 26 MAY 1831 in Washington Co., IN. born ABT 1808 in NY died 1 MAY 1885 in Marion Co. buried in Indiana Cemetery, Marion Co., IA

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DANIEL SHERWOOD - Farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 22, P. O. Attica.

Among the residents of Marion county who came here at an early day. and who have contributed a full share toward its growth and development, is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Guilford county, North Carolina, December 9, 1810, and when one year old was taken by his parents to Washington county, Indiana, where he was raised on a farm and received his education in the common schools. In 1847 be emigrated to Iowa and settled in Marion county, on the farm he now occupies, containing 382 1/2 acres. He has held various township offices and he has represented the county in the General Assembly of the State Legislature. Few men have passed through life with less of ostentation or more satisfactory results. He has gained wealth and honor by pursuing a straightforward, true, honest and upright course, and he has been eminently successful in all he has undertaken.

He has been twice married; first, to Miss Annie Smith, in 1836, a native of Indiana. His second marriage occurred May 26, 1839, to Mrs. Julia M. Hazen (sic-Hagan), whose maiden name was Phelps. She was born in New York in 1808, and came with her parents to Indiana in 1860(?). This family consists of five children: Ann E., Francis H., William P., Nancy M. (now Mrs. Van Dyke) and Miranda (now Mrs. Harned, of Indianola). Lost three. One son, Jesse, enlisted in the late war and was killed at Helena, July 4, 1863. Mrs. Sherwood was previously married to Francis Hazen (sic-Hagan), who died of cholera in 1833. She has by this marriage one daughter living (now Mrs. Rutherford).

The history of Marion County, Iowa: containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, & c., biographical sketches of its citizens Union Historical Company, 1881 - page 785

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FRANCIS (FRANK H.) SHERWOOD - Julia's son

On the list of Marion county's pioneer settlers who laid the foundation for the present growth, development and prosperity of this district appears the name of Frank H. Sherwood, who was practically a lifelong resident of this part of the state. He was born on the ninth of November, 1842, a son of Daniel and Julia (Phelps) Sherwood, who in the latter '40s, came to Marion county and spent their remaining days in Indiana township. The work of progress and civilization seemed scarcely begun in this county at that period. Indeed there were onlv a few settlers and it was no unusual thing to see bands of Indians. Much wild game was to be had and there was every evidence of frontier life in the wide stretches of undeveloped prairie land and in the uncut forests which bordered the streams.

Frank H. Sherwood shared with the family in the hardships and trials incident to pioneer life and early became familiar with the task of developing new fields. Much of the farm machinery common at the present day was then unknown, so that much of the work of the fields was done by hand. In his youthful days Frank H. Sherwood attended the country schools or followed the plow, but when a youth of nineteen years he put aside all personal thoughts and ambitions in order to respond to the country's call for troops, for the north and south was divided over the question of slavery and conditions brought about thereby. When the attempt was made to overthrow the Union, Mr. Sherwood enlisted as a member of Company E, Eighth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, in 1861, and served for three years, participating in a number of hotly contested engagements which led up to the final victory that crowned the Union arms.

Following his return home Mr. Sherwood was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Robuck on the 4th of February, 1865, the wedding ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. C. Sherwood. The lady was born December 17, 1841, and was a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Kahler) Robuck, who became residents of Indiana township, this county, in 1853. Their remaining days were here passed and when called to their final rest their graves were made in Indiana chapel. They were indeed pioneer settlers of the community and contributed to the early development and upbuilding of this part of the county. The father was born November 7, 1806, while the mother's birth occurred on the 21st of November, 181 1. They were the parents of eight children, namely: John, who was born May 13, 183 1 ; Joseph, December 24, 1833; Sarah Jane, October 15, 1834; Aaron, February 4, 1838; William, April 24, 1840; Louisa, December 17, 1 841 ; Susan E., June 12, 1846; and James Nelson, born February 10, 1849.

The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood was blessed with nine children, as follows: Luella, who passed away in April, 1899; Daniel Harry, who died on the 4th of February, 1869; Sarah, who gave her hand in marriage to Chris Horned; Francis M.; James W., who died on the 31st of January, 1876; Mary I., who is now the wife of Fred Bingaman; Blanche A., who wedded John Monteith; Altie, who died on the 5th of February, 1884; and Allie, twin of Altie, who is the wife of L. Gullion.

Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood made their home upon a farm and through hard work, close application and capable management he accumulated a handsome competence. He was the owner of one hundred and twenty acres of rich and productive land which he carefully tilled and from which he gathered good harvests. Following his demise Airs. Sherwood sold the farm to her son and about fifteen years ago took up her abode in Columbia, where she still makes her home. He was well known as a pioneer settler of this county and one who had witnessed practically its entire growth and development. He had lived to see the wild animals of the early days superseded by farm animals, the prairie grass give way before the cultivated grain, the pioneer cabins replaced by modern, commodious residences and the work of improvement carried on along all lines that indicate higher ideals and earnest efforts for their accomplishment. Mr. Sherwood had the goodwill and confidence of his fellowmen and at his death left behind him many warm friends.

HISTORY OF MARION COUNTY IOWA AND ITS PEOPLE - VOLUME II CHICAGO THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1915 pages 404 – 406