Mrs. C. C. (Elizabeth Wartenbe) SAWYER 1832-1896

WARTENBE, SAWYER

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Date: 3/19/2005 at 15:43:06

Elizabeth SAWYER (WARTENBE) was born at Zanesville, Ohio, Jan. 13th, 1832, and died in Allamakee Co., Iowa, April 2nd, 1896, aged 64 years, 2 months and 20 days. The deceased was married to C. C. SAWYER in 1850 and moved to Wisconsin, where they resided until 1853, when they came to Iowa and settled the same year, where she spent the remainder of her days. She was a widow for twelve years, her husband and three children having preceded her to the spirit world. Three children remain behind, one son and two daughters. Her illess was of short duration being a complication of grip, pneumonia and measles. She was one of the old settlers of northeastern Iowa, and most highly respected. She had been a christian for a number of years but never united with the church, it Being inconvenient, until about seven years ago, when she joined the U.B. church, of which she remained a worthy member until her death. Her nature was sunny and hopeful, suppressing her own burdens, and was always ready to assist others about her. Her only son was lying in a critical condition with measles when the remains of the mother were carried quietly from the home. May the mantle of this devoted mother fall on her children and friends who shall live after her.

Postville Review, 4/11/1896 - contributed by Sharyl Ferrall