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Hugh Gibson Pope (1831 - 1918)

Hugh Gibson Pope
Born in Illinoismap
Husband of — married 4 Apr 1855 in Marion Co., Iowamap
Husband of — married 11 Jan 1874 in Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 86 in Madrid, Boone Co., Iowamap
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Biography

Hugh Gibson Pope was born on August 1, 1831 to John Pope and Margaret Gibson in Illinois. [1]

1850 Marion County, Iowa[2] working as a laborer.

Married Prudence Elizabeth McConnaughey, 4 April 1855 in Marion Co., Iowa.[3]

Hugh married Elva Jane Barry on January 11, 1874 in Knoxville, IA.[4]

Hugh died on February 6, 1918 in Madrid, IA.[1]

Name

Hugh Gibson /Pope/[5][6]

Burial

08 FEB 1918 findagrave.com 23401595/Mt. Hope Cemetery, Madrid, Boone Co., Iowa

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVQ7-XV9 : 12 December 2014), Hugh Gibson Pope, 06 Feb 1918; citing Douglas Twp., Madrid, Boone, Iowa, reference 192 p 17; FHL microfilm 1,532,255.
  2. "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ4N-PJH : 9 November 2014), Daniel Pope in household of John Pope, Marion county, part of, Marion, Iowa, United States; citing family 617, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  3. "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVS9-BHS : 3 December 2014), Hugh G. Pope and Elizabeth Mcconnaughey, 04 Apr 1855; citing Marion, Iowa, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,019,714.
  4. "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV95-69V : 3 December 2014), Hugh G. Pope and Jane E. Berry, 11 Jan 1874; citing Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,019,715.
  5. Source: #S432 Page: Vol V, p 222
  6. Source: #S3 Page: 1918 file number 192
  • Source: S3 Title: Deaths in Boone County Iowa (Boone Iowa: Boone County Iowa, 1918)
  • Source: S432 Title: Roster of Iowa Soldiers Vol V pg. 222

Find A Grave: Memorial #23401595

Knoxville Newspaper
1918
Hugh G Pope, long known as one of the very few 1840 pioneers or Marion County, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. D. Barnevelt, in Madrid, February 6, 1918, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 5 days.
Deceased came to Marion County in the late 1840's with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pope and other relatives, who were the very first settlers of the Lincoln neighborhood, four miles west of Knoxville.
He enlisted as a soldier in the 40th Iowa and served faithfully during the war.
Since the late 1860's he had only resided here a short time and was known and respected among the pioneers of Madrid.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. D. Barnevelt, at whose home he died, and one son, J. G. Pope, of the same place, and a daughter in St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Daniel Pope, of this city, (Knoxville, IA).
Chirstian Church, Madrid, Iowa
Cause of death Paralysis/old age
Hugh's six brothers also served. All the brothers came home again. Hugh was wounded and lost the mobility of his right elbow.
Enlisted Aug 15 1862
Mustered out Aug 2 1865 Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation (OK)
From Mary (Pope) Barnevelt notebook:
"Pa Died Feb 6, 1918
At 4:10 in the morning and was Buried Friday 8 at 2 pm Frome the Christian Church the text was Frome the 6 Chapter Revelation 8 verse And the himes was Neare My God to the and it is well With My Sole And Jesus lover of My sole"
Should read - At 4:10 in the morning and was buried Friday the 8th of February
from the Christian Church. The text was from the 6th chapter of Revelations verse 6.and the hymns were "Nearer My God To Thee", and "It Is Well With My Soul" and "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul".Joined Company G, 40th Infantry at Gosport, Iowa on February 4, 1863.




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