Emma J. Waters 1865-1952

WATERS, MUNSON

Posted By: Darrel K. Waters (email)
Date: 3/4/2005 at 16:31:50

Mrs. Emma J. Waters passed away at St Olaf Hospital in Austin, Minn. on Tuesday morning July 1 at the age of 86 years and seven months.

Emma J. Munson, the daughter of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi G. Munson was born on the Munson Homestead in Wayne Township, Mitchell County, Iowa Nov. 30, 1865.

It was there that she grew to womanhood with her two brothers and two sisters Adelbert T.: George A.; Alma R.; Etta M. all of whom have preceded her in death.

On Sept. 15, 1890, Emma J. Munson was united in marriage with George A. Waters to travel life's pathways in constant companionship just 25 days short of 60 years. Mr. Waters passing away Aug. 20, 1950. To this union three children were born, Ethel M. who died in infancy. Mark Hobert and Burall D., both residing in Austin, Minn.

Mr. and Mrs. Waters were engaged in farming or were in business in or near McIntire, Iowa, until the spring of 1912, when they moved to Allamakee Country, Iowa to continue farming until the fall of 1916 at which time they moved to Waukon, Iowa, where they since resided. After Mr. Waters' death "Grandma" Waters came to Austin to make her home with her two sons and their families.

Mrs. Waters leaves to mourn her passing her two sons, M. H. and B. D. in Austin, a stepson, Robert J. Waters of Waukon, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and many friends. She carried on an extensive correspondence and loved to visit her old home town friends right up to the last three months of her life.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 2, at 7:30 p. m. at the Jordan Chapel with Rev. E. M. Gitlin officiating and on Thursday at 2:30 p. m. at the Methodist Church in McIntire, Ia., with Rev. J. Howard Machlan officiating. Interment was in Wayne Township Cemetery at McIntire.

-source: Austin Daily Herald, Austin MN
-transcribers note: Emma J. always went by
Emma but in the Munson family bible she is identified as Emeline Jane