Blanchard obituaries from Allamakee County Iowa Historical Society

Allamakee Journal, Wednesday, October 27, 1915
Volume XLVIV, No. 52
Page 2, Column 5

Allen Blanchard Dead

Mr. Allen Blanchard was born in New York, March 8, 1833 and died October 21, 1915.  At the age of ten he came to Illinois with his parents, and in 1851 to Iowa, residing near Waukon.  He afterwards moved to Victory, Wis., where he remained for eight years, then moved to Lansing, Iowa where he resided until his death.

In 1858 Mr. Lansing was married to Cordelia M. Archer, who preceded him death [sic].  To this union were born four daughters and one son - Celia M. who died in early childhood;  Mrs. James Shisler, who also preceded him in death;  Mrs. Ed. Dolphin;  Miss Flora and Daniel Blanchard, all of Lansing.  He is survived by seven grandchildren -- Lloyd, Olive and Hazel Dolphin;  Mrs. A. Kelly of Grafton, Iowa;  Mrs. L.D. Snell of Plymouth, Iowa;  Laura and Delbert Shisler of this city.

Mr. Blanchard enlisted in the Army at Waukon in 1862 as a member of Capt. Hazlett's Co. A, 27th Iowa Infantry.  He served three years and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.  In 1864, while in the army, he was converted, and after returning home joined the M.E. church, to which faith he remained loyal and true.

The funeral service took place in the M.E. church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The choir sang two beautiful hymns that were favorites of Brother Blanchard's and Miss Minerva Fellows sang beautifully "Face to Face."   Also Rev. Mr. Sires preached from one of Mr. Blanchard's favorite Scriptural verses,  "I have fought a good fight.  I have finished my course.  I have kept the faith:  hence there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."  A large number of relatives and friends were in attendance.  Also the old soldiers of Lansing and the following from Waukon:  Geo. Bellows, D.R. Walker, A.M. May, R. Wampler, W.B. Cowan, H.N. Pratt; also John Bedee and wife.

And so for me there is no sting to death;
And so the grave has lost its victory.
It is but crossing --- with a bated breath
And white, set face --- a little strip of sea
To find the loved ones waiting on the shore,
More beautiful, more precious than before.


CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned desire to publicly thank the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved father.

                                     Mrs. Ed Dolphin
                                     Daniel Blanchard
                                     Flora Blanchard."

Allamakee Journal, Wednesday, July 14, 1909
Volume XLIII, No. 38
Page 2, Column 3

"Two Cancer Victims

Mrs. Cedlia Blanchard

consort of the old veteran, Al Blanchard, was called home early Sunday morning, after a long and painful illness with some internal tumor or cancer.  Deceased's maiden name was Archer.  She was born in Ohio and her age was 67 years, 8 months and 16 days.  The old couple had celebrated their golden wedding last winter.  One son, Dan, and three daughters, Mrs. James Shisler,  Mrs. Edw. Dolphin and Miss Flora, are left with the venerable husband to mourn her loss.  The funeral was held from the M.E. church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Havermale officiating."