Peter (THOMPSON) GROVE
aka Peder TORSTEINSON GROV
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PETER GROVE Newspaper: New Hampton Tribune Date: Wed. May 12, 1915 On Monday, May 10, occurred the death of Mr. Peter GROVE, at his home in Dresden Township, after an illness of two years. The deceased was born in Norway, March 18, 1839. He came to the U.S. and settled near Madison, Wis. He was in the Civil War. Nearly 50 years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie CHRISTENSON and they came to Chickasaw Co. shortly after the Civil War. The deceased is survived by 9 children and 15 grandchildren. The children are: Charles, Madison, Wis.; Theodore, Hickley, Minn., Mary, Minneapolis, Minn.; Abner, Gilman, Mrs. Wm WENTZ, Mrs. Frank PARSON, and Will, all residing in this county.  Carrie (CHRISTENSEN) GROVE CARRIE GROVE Newspaper: New Hampton Tribune Date: July 27, 1927 MRS. CARRIE GROVE DEAD AT AGE 85 SPLENDID PIONEER WOMAN, RESIDENT OF THIS COUNTY NEARLY SIXTY YEARS, BURIED IN GRACELAND CEMETERY Mrs Carrie GROVE died in her home in Richland Township, Thursday morning July 21, 1927 at the age of 85 years. She suffered a slight sroke of paralysis two years ago from which she never recovered. On June 10th she suffered a second stroke, followed by hypothetical pneumonia. Death came as a blessed relief after a week of intense suffering. The deceased, Carrie CHRISTENSEN was born at Lardahl, Norway on Aug. 25, 1842. She came to America at the age of 20 years, to the home of a married sister in Janesville, Wisconsin. On October 26, 1868 she was united in marriage with Mr. Peter T. GROVE of Stoughton, Wis. and they immediately came to the fine home in Jacksonville Township that had been prepared for her. They traveled by train to Calmar which was the end of the railroad in those pioneer days. When they were ready to leave Calmar they discovered his team had broken out and returned home. Then Mr. GROVE walked to Jacksonville got his team and drove back to Calmar for his bride. To this union, ten children were born, eight of whom survive their mother, who died Thursday and their father who died 12 years ago. They are Charles, Montana; Theodore of Hickley, Minnesota, Mary, Minneapolis, Abner, Gilman, Susie, William, and Pearl all of this county. One daughter Mrs. Julia WENTZ died about 5 years ago and one son who died in infancy. The deceased also had twenty-three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mrs. GROVE was a member of the Lutheran faith. He funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church at Republic. Rev. Harry SECOR of the Baptist church in New Hampton officiated at the services. Burial was made in Graceland Cemetery. The deceased spent most of her life in Chickasaw County, living in Jacksonville and Richland Townships. She was a very excellent pioneer wife and mother, neighbor and friend. She reared a monument to her credit in the excellent boys and girls she gave birth to and to which they gave their family name. Few of us will live as long and as well and fewer yet will the Angel of Death greet with such a loving touch. To her children we extend sympathy in their sorrow. MRS. CARRIE GROVE Newspaper: New Hampton Newspaper Date: July 1927 RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 59 YEARS DIES THURSDAY IONIA - Mrs. Carrie GROVE resident of Chickasaw County for 59 years and of Richland township for 55 years passed away at her home on July 21, 1927. She suffered a stroke of paralysis on June 10 which left her right side helpless. The last week she suffered intensely from pneumonia caused from her weakened heart. Everything possible was done to relieve her suffering but to no avail. Carrie CHRISTENSON was born in Norway, August 25, 1842, came to America when she was 20 years old lived at Janesville, Wisconsin, until she married Peter T. GROVE on Oct. 26, 1868. They came to Iowa at once and lived on a farm in Jacksonville Township four miles north of New Hampton for four years. Then they moved to Richland Township on a farm one-half mile east of her present home, where she lived for 26 years. At that time there were no railroads to New Hampton, only cow paths for roads, and no bridges across the Wapsie. She endured all the hardships of a pioneer mother. When a very young girl she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith and clung to this all her life. Almost her last conscious thought was prayer to her Lord and Master. Her husband passed away twelve years ago, one child in infancy and Mrs. Julia WENTZ five years ago. The children living are Charles of Lee, Montana; Theodore of Danbury Wis.; Mary of Minn.; Gilman of Dayton Township; Pearl, Abner of Richland Township and Susie and William lived with their mother. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah MAE of Stoughton, Wis.; and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the Christian Church at Republic. Rev. Hary SECOR of the New Hampton Baptist church officiated and interment was in Richland Cemetery by the side of her husband. Contributed By: Sue Butterfield Picard Email: suepcard@charter.net |
