The child of Ezra Humphrey and Mary Francis, , James was the great-great-grandfather of Jay Hannah, was born in nr. Salem, Henry Co., IA on Nov 19, 1856 and married Gertrude Chapman (with whom he had 3 children: Annie C, Earl Chapman and Burton Litton) in Jefferson Co., IA on Dec 22, 1889.
He died on Nov 8, 1926 in nr. Salem and was buried in Lambert Cemetery after Nov 8, 1926.
Salem News Nov. 18, 1926
OBITUARY
James Tilford Humphrey, only son of Ezra and Mary Francis Humphrey wasborn near Salem Nov. 19, 1866 and died Nov. 8, 1926. he was 59 years, 11mon. and 11 days of age.
Mr. Humphrey lived all his life in the community where he was bornandwhere he died. Here he grew up from childhood to manhood and was welland favorably known by a large circle of friends, who honored andrespected him as a good, upright, and honest citizen. He was a kindandindulgent father, a husband true in every sense of the name. December22nd, .1889, Mr. Humphrey was united in marriage with Gertrude Chapman,who preceded him in death, Sept. 1902. To this union was added fivechildren, four sons, two of whom died in infancy; Earl C. died in themilitary service of the World War, Jan. 2, 1918; Bert L. at whose homethe father passed away; and one daughter, Annie C. of Janesville,Wisconsin. There are also five grandchildren.
Mr. Humphrey was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows formany years, in which fellowship he was always esteemed and honored forhis sincerity.
The funeral services were conducted from Round Prairie Baptist churchby Rev. A. W. Miller of Ottumwa, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 10, afterwhich the remains were laid to rest in Lambert cemetery.
The bereaved family wish to here extend heartfelt thanks to neighborsand friends for ministrations during their time of sorrow.
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