Marriage Notes for Henry (Dude) Wallace Hiatt and Sis "Henry" HAYNES-17302
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Sent by Leland Smith. Found in the Tabor Beacon, 1-4-1907 See Fremont Co. Cem Records, page 224.
Charles Colbert and wife have been the guests of Mrs. Colbert's parents, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph Hiatt, and left this morning for their home in Glenwood.
Nellie was a poet and writer, she was known to several of the older families, including Leta Darner, but we do not know what became of her. Her and her husband worked for the school for the deaf in Council Bluffs.
She is the author of the "Mother Mary" story, given us by Ruby Hiatt of Nebraska City, Neb.
Helen Ferguson wrote: This Nellie Colbert was a writer - She wrote stories for magazines etc.-
She was one grand person. Her husband was the horticulturist for the Glenwood, Iowa Febel minded. (State Institution) for 32 years. Had charge of all fruits, gardens, etc.
"Twas eventide of an Indian Summer day in the fall of 1852, and on the outskirts of Peoria, Ill Now the little village of Trivola), stood the caravan of covered wagons, top white-agleam like sheeted ghosts in the glow of a rising moon.
Here the three brothers, John, Joseph Sr. and Reuben Hiatt, were making final preparations for their departure tomorrow (dawn), leaving behind them the old Illinois home, to follow the grassland trail that "Nobody know how old" - into the land of golden opportunity lying just beyond the border land.
The Reuben Hiatt wagon comprised as occupants, their father, Jesse Hiatt (who had given service in the war of 1812 - having been called into service March 13, 1813, for defense of the frontiers of Illinois territory against the hostile Indians), the Mother Mary (Proctor) Hiatt, Reuben with his young son Page and daughter Carline.
Long the mother, Mary, pondered upon her decision of this departure. Long past midnight hour for many nights the candles flickered and burned, while stars and moon looked down upon the scene as old as the grassland trail- that of the heart of a woman, torn between duty and love.
Duty,- guiding her three sons and their families into the new country and leaving behind on the old home her greatly beloved and aged father, Page Proctor, who had served in the American Revolution from 1777 'till Waynes
Victory in 1794.
The farewells had been given and the Old Page had spoken to Mary - "Weep on my daughter." Something within the once strong heart of the warrior answered him, that Mary his delight in her childhood and ever his dutiful daughter, was passing out of his earthly life forever. As he blessed the union of Mary and Jesse on that June day in 1803 in her childhood home at Richmond, Kentucky, so now he gave his blessing upon their adventure into the new county, the frontier.
Before the sound of the wagon wheels had died away, the eyes of the old Page were dimmed, and for long hours he sat meditiating upon the years that had been, and the few remaining years that yet might be.
Listening to the rhythmic whirr, of revolving wheels as the wagons roll onward, Mary watched thru' the covered the wagon flap the tall prairie grasses bend and bow-closing across the backward trail as a door swings on its hinges, while the wagons lurch onward toward the sunset of their desire.
Rueben, the ever jovial son of the trio-rode for today in silence - his sombrero usually jauntily tilted - now shading his eyes - no quipes - no idle jesting.
Comforted by the companionship of the child Page, (Named for the father), and his sister Caroline, busy with the cares of camp life and often it's great discomfort the ever present Indian whose life and custom were not unknown to Mary in lessons learned in childhood from her father, Page, and later from her husband Jesse - she follows on with the caravan into the new west.
There were nights by the campfire, nights when the child Page, Caroline, and little Joseph (From the John Hiatt Wagon) played 'round the glowing camp coals, or listened to tales related by their elders - nights when the moon rose in full glory over the Prairie - when Mary's eyes were lifted upward and her thoughts like night moth, winged backward across the miles to her fathers home.
There were nights of illness, when like angles of mercy, Mary and Susan (Johns wife) visited not alone, their own wagons, but also those of other travelers wherein the stricken lie - administering to their comforts.
Days when storms swept the new region, winds and rain lashed the canvas abode, and storm clouds darkly lowered like a web of finest weave, were woven joys, happiness, sorrows and pain, for all those who travelled this trail of
hope. Through sunshine and shadow the revolving wheels slowly but surely trended westward, and one day drew into Fremont County and onto the county seat, Sidney.
Here the three brothers and their father Jesse, hold council and decided to cast their lot. A decision that gave to Fremont Co. a lifetime of interest, service and support from this caravan of wagons.
Surveyors were busy, - claims were filed - new friendships contacted (Many that endured throughtout their life), excitement prevailed - the children and young folks amused and awed by the new and strange surroundings, and each of the trio of brothers busy with his own filing and future home building, the wagon life, and miles they had traveled were all but forgotten.
But there was one among them that had not forgotten - had the breeze that stirs the prairies grasses whispered to Mary? - Had the stars and moon revealed their secret as she watched long into the night? - We do not know.- But e're the blue and purple haze of Indian Summer had lifted from the hills and valley, and the last brillant leaves of Autumn had drifted, old Page had joined the caravan that long ago journeyed into a new country, where we are told "The years count not by days".
On November 15, 1852, the night winds sang (Then as now) their requiem above his resting place at McLeansboro, Illinois.
John the elder son, had filed the first claim adjoining the townsite on the east and was dreaming his own dream in the erection of the old pre-emption house in East Sidney.
Reuben, second oldest son, filed his claim of 120 acres north west of the county seat. Date of patent December 15, 1853, reads - "The United States of America - to Reuben Hiatt, certificate No. 111." Payment for certificate made at Register of the land office at Kanesville, Iowa (Now Council Bluffs). The document of this transaction, signed by President Franklin Pierce, is today the property of his son, Fred Hiatt, of Sidney, Iowa.
Reuben, later became owner of another tract adjoining that of his brother
Joseph Sr. who had filed his claim north of the county seat. Old timers - also friends of the Reuben Hiatt children, remember the old homestead north of the town and have seen the old "Stand Table" where on for long years rested the family bible of ancient make, recording the marriage of Reuben Hiatt and Martha Ann Kauble.
To this union were born the following children - the Late David Hiatt (Believed to be the first white male child born in Fremont County), Fred ?,
Steve, Frank, Lovey Hume (Deceased) Addie McCaffrey, and Pauline James. The old family bible is the property of Mrs. James, and because of it's age, is a rare possession of very great interest.
The Mother Mary, an ever present aid to her sons in the establishing of their frontier homes - excelled from her childhood - grew weary, secretly grieved, and would not be comforted. One April day in 1855, just two years after the signing of Reubens land patent, Mary passed beyond the earthly frontiers to join her father Page.
In October of 1857, Jesse followed his companion, leaving the sons and family to breast alone the ways of a new and untired country.
To some it may be of interest knowing that near the east bourder line of Sidneys silent city of the dead - lie Jesse Hiatt and the Mother Mary - a true daughter of the American Revolution - while nearby asleep in the lap Mother Earth - lie the three sons - John, Joseph Sr. and Reuben.
See 1860 Census of Fremont Co., Iowa, pg. 65
Joseph C. Renfro age 56 born Ky. Baptist Clergman
Elizabeth M. 35 Ky. (Born about 1825)
Joseph L. 18 Mo. (born about 1842)
Chlorister 12 Mo. (born about 1849)
Martha A. 9 Mo. (born about 1851)
Pamila 7 Mo. (born about 1853)
Lucritiae 1 Iowa (born about 1959)This family was living next to Nicholas Proctor who married Susannah Hiatt. What is the relationship? Must be something here.
Dear Jim, yes, am aware and very interested also, my side of the Hiatt's come as a brother to the Hiatt's in VA as John on my line and Isaac on your sides. My Hiatt line went to KY with BOONE after the Battle of Guilford Court House, Rev. War, then on to TN and MO by 1808 being the first white American families along the MO River and the first freighters, trappers and settlers all the way to CA, OR and WA. Lots of fun stories. Also your side thru Isaac and mine thru John rejoin as cousins in Iowa, KS, NE etc. during the 1800's and into the 1900's. As well many of my branches of Hiatt are also in Montana, OR and WA very proximal to your sides. THE further interest and curiosity is that one of the Daughters of my G G Grandfather, John Hiatt married a Renfro/Rentfro, and we know nothing of what happened to those cousins.
I do not have a first name, only mentions that Susannah was married to Mr. Renfro.
See 1860 Census of Fremont Co., Iowa, pg. 65
Joseph C. Renfro age 56 born Ky. Baptist Clergman
Elizabeth M. 35 Ky. (Born about 1825)
Joseph L. 18 Mo. (born about 1842)
Chlorister 12 Mo. (born about 1849)
Martha A. 9 Mo. (born about 1851)
Pamila 7 Mo. (born about 1853)
Lucritiae 1 Iowa (born about 1959)This family was living next to Nicholas Proctor who married Susannah Hiatt. This family was living next to Nicholas Proctor who married Susannah Hiatt.
In a message dated 1/12/2012 2:11:32 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, jimrent@msn.com writes:Hi, Received email below from Ross Hiatt. I know your interest is in Hiatt side of things but as you are aware, Rentfro side intersects with Hiatt with the marriage of Bonita Rentfro to Albert Hiatt (Ross Hiatt's parents). My name is James Clarkson Rentfro born 1954, my father was James Clarkson Rentfro born 1916,died 1960, my grandfather was James Clarkson Rentfro, not sure of birth year, died 1954. My grandfather was Bonita Rentfro Hiatt's brother. The Rentfro clan moved from Iowa and homesteaded on Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana in 1910. Thanks, Jim Rentfro
Subject: Larry Anderson genealogist From: hiattkawa@gmail.com Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:03:43 -1000 To: jimrent@msn.com; cmfro7@yosemite.net; curtnjoy@hotmail.com; larryandy@aol.com > >>>>>>>larryandy@aol.com>>>>>>>>>> PLEASE This is the email address of a renowned HIATT genealogist. He is putting together a folder on a gap he has about relatives. He is a Hiatt descendant and he is serious about hjs cousins. He is in the line of Jesse Hiatt, the farmer i Iowa, that had the apple shoot that Stark Brothers nursery developed into the Washington Delicious apple plant. e is asking me questions that show how shallow my Hiatt knowledge is. An example is background info on Chester Stidham. Chester visited Hideaway Lodge environment in 1932. Curtis gave me a picture of Capt. Joseph Stidham, Union Army officer. I have no depth of knowledge about Stidham and many more topics. He has also curious about the Rentfro lines since my mother entered the Hiatt picture in 1912. Curtis has already indicated he will contact Anderson. I will rejoice if I can coax others in my families to contact him and answer questions that he has that will amplify the Hiatt / Rentfro relationship. A hui hou Ross Hiatt
Found in Proctor Connection pg 95 Lived in Trinidad, Colo 1887.
Was living in Bueno Vista, Colo. 1887. He divorced from his second wife in 1907 in Oklahoma City, OK. Information from phone conversation with Pricilla and Harold Welch 712 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, tel 408-1724 A grandson of John Allen Welch.
Was married secondly to Benjamin Merrill who worked for the railroad.
Was living in Bueno Vista, Colo. 1887. He divorced from his second wife in 1907 in Oklahoma City, OK. Information from phone conversation with Pricilla and Harold Welch 712 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060, tel 408-1724 A grandson of John Allen Welch.