The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-03-29
A FATHERE|GHTY TWO
H. Wescott a Deloit Octo-
genarian is Proud Father
SON is NOW TWO WEEKS OLD
While Oldest Son is Fifty-sever. Deloit
Record Breaker is Father of Six
teen, All Living

Deloit claims the distinction of
having resident who is eighty-two
years of age, who is the father of
sixteen children all of whom are liv-
ing, and who can boast of being the
father of two children since he passed
the eightieth milestone. H. H. West
colt is the proud father of this numer-
GUS family. He lives on farm near
Deloit, is hale and hearty, does his
own work and helps take care of his
young and growing family.
Hamilton H. Westcott was born in
Ostego, New York, Jan. ID, 1924,
where he spent his younger days. He
was first married in 1876, to school
mate, Miss Minerva Murey. By this
union eight children We're born, all of
whom are living, and all of whom
are married. The oldest, Daniel
Westcott, was born Sept. IS, 1s4s, and
is now 81 years of age. The children
Of this marriage have also done their
share to incease the population.
Daniel has six children, Oliver, seven
children, Stella, five, Alice, two,
Cora, four, George, four, Mary, two
and Justice one. Mir. and Mrs. West
colt moved to Crawford county in 1866
and their youngest son, Justice was
born here in 1867
Mr.. Westcott was soldier, volun-
teering in Company l, l2l, New
York, Regt on Aug. 9th, 1862, and
being mustered out in Oct. 1856. He
was with his regiment in the battles
of Antiedam, South Mountain and
Gettysburg
.. His first wife having died in 1870.
MIR. Westcott was married again Oct.
%. 1875 to Miss Mary Jones. The
fruits of this marriage were four
children. The eldest, James, living
in Sioux City and the youngest beirg
Egbert, aged p. All Of these child
! rem are married save Egbert. James
has two children and Charles has enc
I child. Making the total number of
I grand children, fiftaen. His second
wife died in 1891, and on Sept %,
y 1897, Mr.. Westcott marred Julia
Iser, his present wife who is now
I forty two years of age. To them have
1 been born four children, Leta May,
Z six years of age, Leslie j. H. West
a colt, named in honor of Secretary
\ then Governor Shaw, Leslie was borr
Y Sept. is, 1902, being just fifty foul
. years to day younger than his oldes
8 brother. The two latest children ar.
E Edna b. aged two and, Sylveste,
\ David, born March sth, 1906.
= Mr.. Westcott is we'll known cit
zen of the county. He is hale ane
hearty, looks after his farm ane
family and is very proud of his many
children and the wife who is making
his old age happy
The good people of Deloit woule
like to hear if any one can be foune
who can beat Mr.. Westcot1's record
IN MEMORY OF ALICE PHILLIPS.
In the Fathers home in glory,
In His loving arms to keep;
One more bud the Master wanted,
Friends and loved ones do not weep.
! He hath given, He hath taken;
III Not to die, but blessed sleep;
Watered by the heavily Florist;
Dry you tears, pray, do not weep.
In this world of sinful pleasure.
Slip'ry places wand'ing feet;
Tiny buds are often blighted,
By the thoughtless ones they meet.
All the care kind friends may render,
Can not with the Lord compete;
Safes all safe, within the portals;
Nay, dear loved ones, do not weep.
On the other side of jordan,
Through the waters dark and deep
= Baby hands stretch forth welcome,
Aid you climb the pathway steep.
Precious loved one up in heaven,
Bidding you a vigil keep;
Be prepared to meet your darling,
Trust in Him and do not weep.
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