Ouderkirk, Emily Smith

OUDERKIRK, SMITH

Posted By: Lorelei Rusco (email)
Date: 11/5/2011 at 20:10:10

Ouderkirk, Emily Smith -
Emily Smith was born in Highland County, Ohio, June 3, 1832, and came to Knox County, Ill., with her parents when about four years of age. She was united in marriage to Jacob S. Ouderkirk Nov. 5, 1868 She moved to Adams County, Iowa, in 1869, where she resided on a farm until her death, March 21, 1914. Two children were born to this union: E. L. Ouderkirk of Watkins, Colo and Mrs. W. L. Havenhill of Lenox, with whom she made her home. Both children, together with the grandchildren, Ruth Ouderkirk and Harry Havenhill, were with her at the last. She is survived by six sisters and four brothers: Rhoda Waffle of Clearfield, la., Sarah Norris of Oelwein, la., Lizzie Masters and John Smith of Lenox, la., all of whom were present at the funeral;S. L. Smith of Chicago, Ill., Wm. Smith of Galesburg, Ill., Emoline Miller of Yates City, Ill., Vina George of Kolin, Mont., Tobetha Parkins of Fruithurst, Ala., and S. K. Smith of Beaumont, Calif., who were unable to attend.

She was a pioneer, and enjoyed good health until about ten months ago, when a cancer developed, of which she suffered until her death. She was a great home lover, respected and esteemed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held from M. E. Church, Lenox, Monday, March 23, Rev. Morgan officiating. She was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday March 26, 1914