Humphrey - Hiram
HIRAM HUMPHREY
Source: Waveland Independent, Thursday Feb 15, 1940
Hiram Humphrey, a half brother of the late Mrs. George Taylor, died in Terre Haute the latter part of last week.
Source: Waveland Independent, Feb 15, 1940
Hiram A. Humphrey, who was the youngest son of David Moore and Elizabeth Myers Humprey, was born Aug 27, 1863 near Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana and departed this life at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan 25, 1940 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Daugherty, Terre Haute, age 76 years, 4 months 25 days. While yet a small boy, Mr. Humphrey came with his parents to Vigo County where they purchased a large farm near Rosedale, there he grew to manhood's estate. His father, David M. Humphrey was a millwright and extensive farmer and quite prominently known throughout both Parke and Vigo Counties. Only the years could record the interesting history of this fine old pioneer family. One of Mr. Humphrey's first sorrows came, when a beloved sister, Lola died on Jan 26, 1877. His father, David Humphrey, died Dec 20, 1879. He continued to live with his widowed mother on a farm some 10 miles north of the city a number of years. He later brought his bride to this home and here several of their own children were born. He was married to Miss Bertha Mattick, daughter of Julian and Louisa Mattick, some 50 years ago . To this union 8 children were born: Jesse; Ameal; Charles; Louise; Sarah; Lola; Rosa and Eva. Three of the children, Jesse, Rosa and Eva died in infancy. He was also preceded in death by the beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Bertha Humphrey Aug 5, 1915. He is survived by 5 children: Ameal Humphrey, Terre Haute; Charles Humphrey, USS Falcon, New London, Conn; Mrs. Louise Daugherty of 1537 Fourth Aven, Terre Haute; Mrs. Sara Savage of 1709 N. 12th St, Terre Haute and Mrs. Lola Jones of York, Ill. The grandchildren are: Ernest, Howard, Florence, Mary, Ameal, Jr., Nancy, Leonard, Bertha and Barbara Humphrey, Margaret, Charles, Clarence Jr, Benjamin, Maxine, Lola, John Allen and Linda Ellen Daughtery, Robert Savage and one step grandson, Edward Prindle. One great grandchild, Janet Campbell survives. Ernest and Leonard Humphrey, John Allen and Linda Ellen Daugherty preceded him in death. His mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Humphrey, passed away September 8, 1892. A brother, David Fair Humphrey, was killed in a strange and unusual train accident Jan 15, 1912. Another brother, S. D. Humphrey, died Dec 1, 1921 , his elder brother, Hosea D. Humphrey, died May 15, 1928. Four older sisters, Mrs. Martha M. Wolfe of Waveland, Mrs. Isabel Majors of Danville Ill; Mrs. Liddy Hastings and Leaner Starks of Rosedale, and a brother, Thomas Francis Humphrey, preceded him in death a number of years ago. The eldest sister, Mrs. Hephzibah Jane Taylor of Waveland died December 1938 aged 94 years. Mr. Humphrey was a good and devoted father and was held in high esteem by his many friends -- and a host of nieces and nephews and other kindred, who join the family in mourning his departure.
Source: Waveland Independent, Thursday, Feb 22, 1940
Hiram Humphrey, whose obituary was printed last week, was born on the farm just east of the John Anderson Myers place at Pleasant View HIll. The house no longer remains. The Charles Humphrey mentioned is on the USS Falcon that rescued the men from the submarine, Squalas, when it sank.