Letitia Jones - Walsh

WALSH - GOUGH - PRINGLE

Posted By: Deborah (email)
Date: 11/26/2004 at 22:31:11

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OBITUARY

Letitia Jones Walsh was born in Philadelphia, December 31, 1815 and died January 30, 1899 at the ripe old age of 84 years. In 1840, she moved with her parents to Pike county, Illinois, where in 1843, she was married to Thomas Walsh, who departed this life 15 years ago. They came to this county in 1862, residing here for the remainder of their days. Both were members of the United Brethren church. To them were born six sons and a daughter, all of whom live in this vicinity, except Arthur who resides at Omaha, Nebraska, and all were present at the funeral. Many sympathizing friends assembled at the Christian church, where the sermon was preached by the writer, after which the remains was committed to the grave at Antioch cemetery, awaiting the reserection of the just made perfect.

Elder H.H. Rama