Orilla Justina Child Goodspeed [1861-1948]

  Orilla Justina Child was born in Wilton Township, Waseca County, MN, 15 December 1861, daughter of James Erwin Child and Anna Justina Krassin, died at her home in Waseca, Waseca County, MN, 15 May 1948, and was buried in the Woodville Cemetery, Waseca, Waseca County, MN.

  She married in Waseca, Waseca County, MN, 25 May 1880, George Henry Goodspeed who was born in Osterville, Barnstable County, MA, 8 March 1858, son of Henry Goodspeed and Temperance H. Parker, died in Waseca, Waseca County, MN, 27 May 1931, and was buried in the Woodville Cemetery, Waseca, Waseca County, MN.
  Three children were born of this union:
  01. Henry Erwin Goodspeed who was born in Minnesota, 23 March 1881, was killed when his pickup truck collidede with a passenger train in Waseca, Waseca County, MN, 27 August 1958, and was buried in Woodville Cemetery, Waseca, Waseca County, MN.  He was married to Mollie E. Goodspeed (1902-1977)
  02. Frank Bradford Goodspeed
  03. Claude M. Goodspeed 

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The Waseca Journal - 19 May 1948
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  Mrs. George H. Goodspeed, 86, of this city, passed away at her home. She had been ill for the past three weeks.  Orilla J. Child, daughter of J. E. and Justina Child, pioneer settlers of Waseca county, was born December 15, 1861 in Wilton township, Waseca county. Her father, James Erwin "Pat" Child taught school in Dodge county and also practiced law in Wilton. In 1863 he went into the newspaper work and made it his principal business. Many people still remember Pat and his family. Orilla was one of nine children.

  On May 25, 1880, she became the bride of George H. Goodspeed of Waseca. three children were born to this union. She was a member of the Congregational church, a member of the Monday Study Club and a Past Matron of the Eastern Star. She was a lovable person and made many friends during her lifetime.
  Surviving are her children, Dr. Henry Erwin Goodspeed of Northome, Minn.; Frank Bradford of Hinsdale, Illinois; and Claude M. Battelford, Sasks., Canada.

  A sister, Mrs. Dora Ashley of Jackson, who was with her during her last illness, and a brother, Captain Walter Child of Minneapolis, also survive.

  Funeral services were held at the Pfaff Funeral Home at one o'clock on Monday, May 17. Rev. G. D. Stowe officiated and interment was made at the Woodville cemetery.
  Those from out of town attending the services were Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Good-speed of Northome, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodspeed of Hinsdale, Illinois. Her brother, Capt. Walter Child was unable to attend the services because of illness.

  Pallbearers were William Hansen, Paul Stucky, L. F. Preston, Ray Roesler, William Gutfleisch and George Webb.  

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Child's History of Waseca County, Minnesota

By James E. Child

[Owatonna, MN: The Owatonna Chronicle,

Whiting & Luers, Publishers, 1905] Pages 700-701

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MR. GEORGE H. GOODSPEED

  Mr. George H. Goodspeed of Waseca, son of Henry Goodspeed, a Union veteran of the war of the Rebellion, was born in Barnstable, Mass., March 8, 1858, and came to Minnesota with his parents in 1872. His father died in 1876, leaving a widow, three sons, and two daughters. George was the oldest and upon him devolved the duty of carrying on the farm and business pertaining thereto.

  On the 25th of May, 1880, he was married to Miss Orilla Justina Child, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Child. Orilla was born in Wilton, Dec. 15, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Goodspeed are the parents of three sons: Henry Erwin, dentist, of Waseca, born March 23, 1881; Claude Martin, born July 13, 1883; Frank Bradford, born Jan. 25, 1888. Claude is a sheep herder in Montana, and Frank is in the senior class of the Waseca high school at this writing.

  George H. held the office of chairman of the board of supervisors of the town of Woodville prior to his removal to the city of Waseca. He was elected sheriff of the county in 1896, and again in 1898. In 1901 he opened up a small farm in the eastern part of Waseca. He soon after became foreman of R. P. Ward's large farm just west of Waseca, a position he still holds at this writing.

THE HONORABLE HENRY GOODSPEED

  The subject of this sketch was born in Barnstable, Mass., Nov. 13, 1834, where he grew to manhood. He was the first man to enlist in Company E of the Fortieth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers under Captain Bearse.  His health failed him to some extent, but he was admitted to the reserve corps and served until the 28th day of June, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He was elected a member of the Massachusetts legislature, house of representatives, in 1871. In 1872 he came with his family to Minnesota and resided on a farm on the west side of Clear Lake, just northeast of Waseca. He was never a very rugged man, and died of consumption October 19, 1876.

  He married Miss Temperance H. Parker in 1856. She was also a native of Barnstable, Mass., born July 15, 1836. For years prior to her death she suffered from cancer of the breast and side, and finally departed this life at Waseca, Dec. 9, 1896, at the age of sixty years, respected and mourned by all who knew her.

  Mr. and Mrs. Goodspeed had five children: George H., Allen C., (deceased) Stanton W., Mrs. O. L. Smith, and Mrs. Elmer Herrick. Stanton and Mrs. Herrick reside at Glendive, Mont. The others are residents of this county. 

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The Waseca Herald
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goodspeed Celebrate Golden Wedding

Popular Waseca Couple Honored On Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

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  To be able to celebrate their golden wedding in the enjoyment of health and prosperity in the same house in which they were pronounced man and wife a half a century previously is a privilege accorded to few people.  Yet this privilege was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. George H. Goodspeed of Waseca last Sunday.

  On May 25, 1880, George H. Goodspeed and Orilla J. Child were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Child of Waseca, with Rev. Levi Gilbert of the M. E. church officiating.

  On Sunday, June 1, the golden anniversary of this wedding was quietly celebrated in the same home, which is now the property of Mayor and Mrs. Frank A. Wood.  Only the immediate relatives were present at each celebration.

  Relatives from out of town who were present Sunday included Dr. Henry Goodspeed of Duluth; Frank Goodspeed of Chicago; Walter and Arthur E. Child of Minneapolis; Mrs. S. M. Child, Mr. and Mrs. W. Walter Child of Lakefield; Mrs. Mark D. Ashley and daughters, Misses Juliet and Miriam Ashley of Jackson.  Many congratulatory messages were received from other relatives who were unable to be present.

  Geo. H. Goodspeed was born on March 8, 1858, at Barnstable, Mass., and came to Waseca county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goodspeed, in 1872.  He has been very successful as a contracting teamster and enjoys the distinction of having held more public offices than any man in Waseca county.  He is at present alderman from the second ward in the Waseca city council.

  Mrs. Goodspeed was born in Wilton on December 15, 1861, and her entire lifetime had been spent in this community.  She has taken an active interest in club and church and is well and favorable known in Waseca County.  Her father, the late James E. Child, was widely known as an editor and historian.

  Mr. and Mrs. Goodspeed are the parents of three children, Dr. Henry E. Goodspeed of Duluth; Claud M. Goodspeed of Battleford, Sask., and Frank B. Goodspeed of Chicago.  They have one granddaughter, Miss Georgia Marie Goodspeed of Battleford.

  The Herald joins with the host of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Goodspeed in hoping they will live to celebrate their diamond wedding.