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WILLSHER, Clara Ellen (Gibbs) 1883-1961

WILLSHER, GIBBS, LIEDER, SPIVEY, GILBERT

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 7/30/2012 at 10:48:37

Clara Ellen (Gibbs) Willsher – August 9, 1883 – February 23, 1961

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CLARA WILLSHER SUCCUMBS AT 77; RITES MONDAY

Rockford – Mrs. Clara E. Willsher, 77, died Thursday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Spivey.

Born in Cerro Gordo County, she had lived in this vicinity all her life. She was married December 18, 1901, to Thomas H. Willsher, in Mason City.

She is survived by seven children, George w., Nora Springs; Lynn P. and clare, Marble Rock; Claude R., Osage; Fred J., Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Gladys Lieder and Mrs. Spivey, both of Rockford; 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. George Baker will officiate. Burial will be in the Rockwell Cemetery.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Friday, February 24, 1961

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The 1925 Iowa Census shows
Thomas H Willsher, parents George Willsher and Emma Thurgar, all born England
Clara E Willsher; parents William Gibbs and Ellen Gilbert

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Iowa Births and Christenings:
Name: Clara Gibbs
Birth Date: 9 Aug 1883
Birth Place: Lincoln Twp, Iowa
Gender: Female
Father's Name: William Gibbs
Mother's Name: Ellen J Gilbert
FHL Film Number: 1503077


 

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