Posted on: Mitchell Co. Ks Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ks/MitchellObits?read=5 Surname: SHERWIN, ATKINSON, HOUSEL ------------------------- OBITUARY Norman SHERWIN was born in Stanstead, Canada East, on the 2d day of October, 1807, and died September 15, 1897, at the residence of his son. He lived with his son, seven miles north of Beloit. He was a man of great longevity, careful and regular in his habits, he lived his full time. His father died when Norman was only ten years old. At 26 years of age Mr. Sherwin married Caroline ATKINSON, and together they lived 56 years. His wife passed on before eight years ago. Mr. Sherwin lived in his native town in Canada until he was 45. He then settled in Bremer County, Iowa. Fourteen years ago he came to Kansas. A short time after his marriage he and his wife experienced religion. For many years they were working christians in the church. They sang in the choir from youth up to their settlement in Iowa. He often said to his family in later years, "I never missed a Sabbath when at home." He was a good Bible student. He read the bible through many times. Father Sherwin was a loving father, a good husband and an upright man. He was a very agreeable, affable, old-man. His family and friends will cherish his memory. On the 16th Rev. L.O. Housel conducted the funeral services at the house. The burial was in Elmwood cemetery. Source: Beloit Daily Call, 30 September 1897