Individual Details

Census (family)

19, 19, Alderman, P., 26 MW, - . 500, Ohio
Martha, 22 FW, MO
Alvisa, 4 FW, IA
Mary A, 2 FW, IA
Lawrence, 3/12, MW, IA

Census (family)

Joseph P. ALDERMAN Self M Male W 36 OH Pedlar OH OH
Martha ALDERMAN Wife M Female W 31 MO TN IN
Jane ALDERMAN Dau S Female W 13 IA At School OH MO
Mary ALDERMAN Dau S Female W 11 IA At School OH MO
Vinton ALDERMAN Son S Male W 9 IA OH MO
Mattie ALDERMAN Dau S Female W 7 IA OH MO
Freddy ALDERMAN Son S Male W 6 KS OH MO
Bertie ALDERMAN Son S Male W 2 IA OH MO
Pearlie ALDERMAN Son S Male W 1 IA OH MO

Census (family)

Joseph P. ALDERMAN
CW Co: E Reg: 4th Ia Inft 51 M M Ohio ?rpenter Christian Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2
Marthy ALDERMAN 47 F M Mo. ?ping H. M.E. Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2
Burton H. ALDERMAN 18 M S Polk Co. I. Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2
Pearly S. ALDERMAN 16 F S Polk Co. I. Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2
Daisy ALDERMAN 11 F S Story Co. I. Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2
James B. ALDERMAN 6 M S Story Co. I. Ames 1st Ward 761-2-2

Will

Joseph Purley Alderman (1843 - 1918) Last Will & Testament
(Errors below are copied direct from the will)
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: I, Joseph P. Alderman, of the town of Ames, in the county of Story, and state of Iowa, of the age of Sventy One years, past, and being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last will and tetament, in manner folling - this is to say:
FIRST. I give and bequeath to my wife, Marthy Alderman, all of my property boath real and personal, as long as she lives, and at her death I bequath equaly between the following named children, Alvira Jane Alderman, Mary A. Alderman, Vinton L. Alderman, Fred E. Alderman, Burton H Alderman, Purly S. Aldaerman, Daisy Alderman, James B. Alderman, and I bequath to Marthy L. Alderman, Five & ($5.00) No/100 dollars.
And, lastly, I do hereby appoint my Son Vinton L. Alderman, to be the executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made made. Said Executor shall be without bonds.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 22d day of February 1915.
Joseph P. Alderman (signed)
The above instrument, consisting of one sheet, was, at the date thereof, signed and declared by the said Joselh P. Alderman, as and for his last will and testament, in presence of us, who, at his request, and in his presence, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.
(signed)
C. E. Haverly Ames in story county,
W. H. Rose
C. D. Webb
Notes:
1) In 2002 the value of $5.00 in 1915 was (Unskilled Wage) $403.00.
2) JP Alderman was a Civil War vet; Surgeon's Certificate in pension paperwork dated July 2, 1902 - "Initials J.P.A. tatooed on right arm in heart shape."

Death

Josephy Purley Alderman, b. November 17, 1843, Morgan Co., OH d. June 24, 1918, Story Co., IA. Son of Hezekiah Brink Alderman and Lucinda Vincent. M. Martha Jane Pierce. Buried Section 4 Row 8 Ames Municipal Cemetery (Cedarwood), Ames, Story Co., IA. Military: Private, Civil War Reg E, Iowa 4th Infantry
From Ames Tri-Weekly
Wednesday, June 26, 1918
TAPS SOUND FOR A VETERAN
Silent taps were sounded for Comrade J. P. Alderman Monday afternoon about 3 o'clock and the funeral is being held this afternoon.
Mr. Alderman was stricken with apoplexy at the Odd Fellows Temple a couple weeks ago and was taken to the hospital where he seemed to grow better. He was then removed to his home. Monday afternoon he sank slowly to sleep and the funeral is being held this afternoon, the Masons have charge of the services.
The passing of time takes with it the volunteers of the Civil war. Mr. Alderman served his country in the horrible conflict in the southland and came home, never to regain his former health. He was one of the most honorable men and held highly in the esteem of the people of the entire county. To the relatives there is the knowledge of the passing of one of the best and most loyal citizens of the city.
The body was taken to the Duckworth undertaking parlors where he was prepared for burial and where the body remained for a day that friends might take a final look at him.

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, June 27, 1912, page _, column 6. "J. P. ALDERMAN DEAD. - J. P. Alderman, a former resident of Iowa Center and a Civil war veteran, died at his home in Ames Monday. Mr. Alderman sustained a stroke of paralysis over a month ago in the Masonic lodge rooms in Ames. He was taken to Mary Greeley hospital where he remained until about a week ago, when he was taken to his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Masons and Rev. L. C. Harris of the Christian church."