Hiram Lewis VO, s/o Sardine Stone VO, s/o Abraham VO ========== Hiram Lewis Van Ornum passed to the great beyond at noon, Friday, March 9, 1923 after an illness of several months from pernicious anemia, aged 74 yrs. 4 mos. and 13 d. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.O. Dewey. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday. Mr. Van Ornum was born in St. Lawrence Co., NY Oct. 24, 1849. At age 18 he left the parental home and engaged in farming in Cooperstown, MI where he married in 1871 Miss Adeline (Aurilla) Terry. In 1882 he moved with his family to this state and for 25 years carried on a farm two miles east of this city. He then moved into town where he remained for a number of years, death taking his wife during this period, she dying in 1916. Later, Mr. Van Ornum became interested in South Dakota irrigated lands and went to that state where in March 1919 he married Mrs. Addie Wood. They moved to Natural Bridge, NY. Last September he returned to Forman and since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dewey. Nine children were born to bless Mr. Van Ornum's first marriage,seven of whom survive the parents: Mrs. A. O. Dewey, Forman; Mrs. John Swan, Granite Falls, Minn.; J.W. Van Ornum, Lisbon, N.D.; Mrs. Manley Shaw, Hillhead, S.D.; Harry H. Van Ornum, Minneapolis, Minn.; Bert Van Ornum, Souix City, Iowa; Mrs. Carl Peterson, Oakes, N.D.; Mr. Van Ornum was a loyal citizen, and energetic and industrious man, a good example of the hardy pioneers who have made North Dakota the great state it has become. (unknown source, unkown date) Hiram Lewis Van Ornum Hiram Lewis Van Ornum was born in St. Lawrence Co., NY October 24, 1849. At 18 he left his parental home and moved to Cooperville, MI. where he engaged in farming. He married Miss Aurilla Terry in 1871. In 1882 he and his family came to Forman and started farming two miles east of Iowa. Here they continued to live about twenty five years, worked up a good stock farm and built a good home. Mrs. Van Ornum's health was such she could not stand the hard work any longer and they moved to Forman where they lived about 13 years. Mrs. Van Ornum diedseveral years ago. Later Mr. Van Ornum became interested in some irrigated land in South Dakota. He built up a home there. Four years ago this month he married Mrs. Addie Wood and they moved to Natural Bridge, NY to live. Last September he returned to Forman with the intention of moving on to the old farm east of town. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. A. O. Dewey. After the Holidays his health began to fail and it became evident that he would not last very long. Dr. Warnshuis [?] pronounced his ailment pernicious anemia. Friday, March 9th, the struggle was over and his spirit took its flight to the great beyond. He was 74 years old last October. Nine children blessed Mr. Van Ornum's first marriage, seven of whom remain to mourn his death. A daughter Mary died in infancy and a son Ruell was drowned in Bear Creek just west of Oakes in 1897. The surviving children are as follows: Mrs. A. O. Dewey, Forman; Mrs. John Swan, Granite Falls, Minn.; Mrs. Manley Shaw, Hill Head, S. D.; Mrs. Carl Peterson, Oakes; J. W. at Lisbon; Harry at Minneapolis, Minn.; and Bert at Sioux City, Iowa. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Dodge of Cogswell, preached the sermon. He dwelt mainly on what the immortality of the soul meant to the various nations of the earth from the most ancient time down to the present day. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. H. Dyste, Geo. Hohaus, Frank Argersinger, Bert Larson, J. Bugher, and Henry Gardner. The remains were taken to the Forman Cemetery where Rev. Dodge read the burial ceremony and the body was restored to earth again. Mr. Van Ornum was a representative of the hardy pioneers who came here when this country was practically a wilderness. He arrived four years before the Soo railroad came and even before the town was platted. The material for the [off the page]ed from Lisbon with oxen. Mr. Van Ornum was a loyal citizen an energetic and industrious farmer and a good provider for his family. He will be remembered as one of the early land marks of Forman and vicinity. Card of Thanks: We wish to express our sincere appreciation of the many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of our father. Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Dewey Mr. and Mrs. John Swan Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Van Ornum Mr. and Mrs. Manley Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Ornum Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Ornum. (The Sargent County News of Forman, p. 1; 15 Mar 1923) ============== His son's Ruel (several alt. spellings): =============== A man named Van Ornum who was in charge of Senator Marshall's herd of cattle on Bear Creek near Oakes a week ago [sic]. The indications are that he tried to cross the creek on a raft, which parted and let him go into the ice cold water. At last accounts his body had not been recovered. He was about 23 years old and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his loss. (Dickey Co. Leader; Mon. 6 May 6 1897, p. 3, col. 3 roll #6371) The body of Ruel Van Ornum, drowned last week in Bear Creek near Oakes, has been recovered by his father. It is buried in Oakes Cemetery. (Sargent Co. Independent; Mon 6 May 1897, p. 2, col. 1 Roll #1102) ============= His "wife and two children" are unknown. ============= Mrs. P. Dewey Rites in Forman The funeral for Mrs. Arthur (Pruda) Dewey of Forman were held in the Sargent County Auditorium Tuesday with Walter Jardine officiating. Music was furnished by Richard Peterson as soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Richard Peterson. Pallbearers were: Roy Isakson, Niels Casperson, Art Anderson, Emil Evenson, L. F. Ellsworth and Howard Cady. Final resting place was the Forman Cemetery. She died Saturday in an area hospital. She was born Feb 14, 1876 at Battle Creek, MI and married Nov 3, 1900 at Willmar, Minn. She came to Sargent county area with her parents in 1883. She and her husband farmed in this area for many years. She leaves a son, Charles, of Forman; two daughters, Mrs. Oliver Taylor, Forman and Mrs. William Matl, Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Shaw, Minneapolis; and Mrs. Carl Peterson, Oklee, Minn. and a brother Harry Van Ornum of Minneapolis. Her husband died in 1923 and a son, three brothers and one sister have preceded her in death. (Sargent County News, 28 Jan 1965) ============= ============= Elbert Ray Van Ornum, Age 58 Born May 24, 1890 at Forman, North Dakota. Raised on a farm with family of 3 brothers and 4 sisters, 2 brothers who have preceded him in death. Both parents deceased. Eldest brother Harry and one sister-Mrs. Altha Shaw residing in Minneapolis, sister living at Forman, Mrs. Pruda Dewey, sister Mrs. Ellen Swan of Wichita, Kansas; and youngest sister, Mrs. Carl Peterson [Lillybelle Van Ornum] of Akeley, Minnesota. Father of 3 children by marriage to Geneva Gates, 2 sons Elbert Leo and John Wesley, and a daughter Annabelle May. Re-married June 17, 1935 to Rose Agnes Dobmeier at Sioux City, Iowa. Lived near Sioux City until moving to Sherbourne County in 1941. Has been active in community affairs and rural activities since establishing residence here. Was a Grange member and attended church at Becker, baptised in the Protestant faith. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, eldest son and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Van Ornum and 2 grandchildren, Roger Dean and Gary Leo, and youngest son John Wesley, all of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Funeral services were held on Saturday atMonticello, Minnesota. Attending these services from Forman were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewey, Mrs. Pruda Dewey and Mrs. Edna Taylor. (Sargent County News, 5 May 1949) http://theusgenweb.org/nd/sargent/sobit.htm ============= Hiram Lewis is the son of Sardine Stone VO and Eunice Harmon: ============= The death of Sardine S. Van Ornum, which took place at the residence of his son, HL Van Ornum at Forman, December 10, was briefly mentioned in these columns last week, and following is additional biographical sketch. Deceased was born May 9, 1825 at Edwards in St. Lawrence Co., NY. He was married to Eunis Harmon Sept 2, 1844. Five sons and three daughters were born to the union, all of whom except HL and AJ Van Ornum had passed away before their father. Of the second marriage of S.S. Van Ornum there is no data available at this writing. Both wives were taken by sickness and passed to their eternal sleep mourned and regretted. In the year 1868 S.S. Van Ornum moved to MI, in which state he resided until about 21 years ago when he came to Sargent Co., North Dakota, to join his son H.L. who had moved here some time before. For many years the family resided in Rutland township, but a few years ago the son retired from active farming, purchased a home in Forman and moved the family in, his father accompanying them. As stated last week, "Grandpa" Van Ornum was a well known figure on our streets, well liked by all and up to his last sickness, was a well preserved old gentleman, active and spry and vigorous of mind. In 1859 he had embraced the Seventh Day Adventist faith which held his firm belief in life ever afterwards. He died at the ripe old age of 88 years and some month after a week's illness. The funeral was held Saturday, 12 p.m. at the house and 1 p.m. from the Congregational Church, Rev. George J Ross officiating. The church was appropriately decorated and the services were impressive and touching. There was a good attendance of friends and neighbors of the bereaved family. The pall bearers wee J.H. Dyste, L.A. Hohaus Ed Anderson, L.A. Barney, B.H. Larson and O. B. Johnson. The out of town relatives present were Judson Van Ornum of Chicago and Joseph Williams of Island Lake, Minn. A host of others were notified but could not arrive in time for the funeral. There were about a dozen local relatives of the deceased present at the obsequies. The remains were interred in the cemetery a mile south of town. S.S. Van Ornum at rest. CARD OF THANKS: We desire to express in this way or sincere thanks for the kind services rendered by friends and neighbors during the sickness and at the funeral of our departed father and relative. Their services will ever be remembered. H. L. Van Ornum and family. (unknown newspaper; scrapbook of Addie Wood Van Ornum of South Edwards, St. Lawrence, NY; unknown date)http://theusgenweb.org/nd/sargent/sobit.htm ============= The "second marriage" with "no available information" is Jerushua Howell.