The Oskaloosa Independent

 2 Oct. 1908

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Wieland, Thomas

Thos. Wieland was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1824, and came to this country at the age of 24 years. He settled near Winchester, Va., and served 3 years in the Confederate army, a portion of the time as an officer. He married and raised a large family, nearly all of whom have preceded im to the grave. In his earlier life he was a member of the Presbyterian church. In 1870 the family came to Ozawkie, where the mother of his children passed away in 1884. He was married the second time to Mrs. Howard Seales, who survives him.

A kindly man, modest in deportment, fair and upright in his dealings with men, diligent in business, a kind, tender husband and parent, not given to censure, he lived a long life, highly regarded by all who knew him. He died suddenly in Meriden, Kans., Sept. 25, 1908, aged 84 years, 4 months and 3 days. Funeral services in Ozawkie Sept. 28, by the writer, assisted by Rev. G. M. Huffman, D. D., pastor of U. B. church. Many people were present.
The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of all.
Interment was made in the Ozawkie cemetery.
C. M. Hurlbut

Contributed by Richard Wellman/Jefferson CountyGenealogy Society