Julia A. Loevenguth was born January 4th, 1844, upon the old Loevenguth homestead, still standing
in a state of decay, about a mile from the Hillsboro road. Her father, Peter Loevenguth, was
one of the pioneer settlers. He later built the house now owned by Joseph Seubert and lived
there until his death in 1855.
On July 5, 1863, the deceased was married to Frederick D. Wilcox, youngest son of Chester Wilcox,
also one of Camden's pioneer settlers, and the deceased had almost continuously since resided
upon Wilcox homestead. Frederick D. Wilcox died in June 1899. Ten children were born of their
union, of whom seven survive, one daughter, Lois, died in 1887 at the age of 16; another
daughter Ida, the oldest child, died in June 1893. One son, Irvin F., died last April after
a brief illness with pneumonia. Adelbert G. resides in Syracuse, interested in stock and
farming. Edwin A. also resides in Syracuse, having farm interests in Nebraska, where he spent
the active years of his life. Attorney Chester is employed in the State Treasury at Madison,
WI, where he has been for ten years. Robert E., an attorney, resides in Rochester. Jennie R.
is employed in the United States Treasury at Washington D.C. Olive M. (Mrs. Charles E. Clark)
resides on Preston Hill. Kathryn A. (Mrs. Frank B. Allen), who has been at home with her
mother this summer, resides in Syracuse. In addition nine grandchildren survive. The deceased
leaves a brother surviving. George J. Loevenguth, who recently retired from active farming
and moved into this village. A sister Kate who married William Sayles of New york, died
several years ago. the only other sister Elizabeth, who married the late David J. Fox, of
this town, died a few years since.
The deceased had a wide acquaintance in the community. She loved most her home, and lived to
see the realization of her fondest hope - to see her children equipped to fill active and
respected positions in life. Mrs. Wilcox united with the Camden M.E. church in her young
girlhood.
The funeral was held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at the first M.E. church of this village, Rev.
Frederick Maunder officiating. The bearers were, Messrs. Oliver Babcock, Joseph Seubert,
Andrew L. Clelland, Hamilton J. Wilson, Samuel T. W. Scoville and Thomas Parke, all life-long
friends of the deceased. Interment was made in Forest Park Cemetery.
It is probable that the farm which has been in the family over 100 years, will now be sold and
pass to other hands.
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