Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10561 Surname: Jobes, Bowen, Persons, Dolson, Litel, Stetson, Van Curen, Banks ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin Vindicator, Thursday, November 12, 1896.Died, at the home of his son Ernest, at Stewart, Iowa, Hiram B. Jobes, aged 58 years, 9 months and 4 days. We copy the following sketch of his life from the Green County History: Hiram B. Jobes, a native of the town of Brant, Erie Co., NY, was born Jan. 30, 1838. In his childhood he attended the district schools until 12 years of age. He then entered a printing office in the village of Gowanda where he served 3 years. In 1855 he came to Albany and engaged as a clerk with his uncle, E. Bowen, by whom he was employed 9 years. Then, in company with E.W. Persons, he bought his uncle's stock of goods and they carried on business together one year. His partner then sold his interest to Hiram Bowen, who was succeeded one year later by Gilbert Dolson, with whom Mr. Bowen continued in business until 1871. In that year they were burned out and Mr. Jobes purchased his partner's interest in the stock that was saved. He continued in business alone until Sept. 1883 when he sold out to J.F. Litel. He has been three times married. His first wife, Ophelia H. Stetson, of Erie Co., NY., was born March 8, 1837 and died July 19, 1870. He was again married in 1871 to Sarah Van Curen, who died in the spring of 1873. He was married the third time to Mrs. Frances Usher Banks, in July of 1874. She was born in Alexandria, Licking Co., Ohio. Mr. Jobes is a member of Albany Lodge Number 36, of A.F. & A.M. and has been connected with temperance work for a number of years. For the past three years Mr. Jobes has made his home with his son Ernest, in Stewart, Iowa. The remains were brought here for burial, the funeral being held at the M.E. Church Friday afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.