Cole, Elzira (Furr) 1814 - 1896

COLE, FURR, MAHONEY, GOODENOUGH, THOMPSON

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 4/22/2022 at 10:11:41

Elkader Register, Fri. 25 Sept. 1896.

The subject of this sketch, Elzira Furr, was born near Fredricksburg, Stafford County, Va., July 27th, 1814. At the age of seven years she moved to Ohio, where on October 11th, 1835, she was united in marriage with Charles Cole. They came to Linn County, Iowa, in 1842, and the next year came to Clayton County, where they resided until about five years ago when they removed to Whittemore, Iowa, to be near their children. Mr. Cole died last November and his remains were brought to this place for burial. On Sunday, September 20th, 1896, at Whittemore, occurred the death of Mrs. Cole, at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 23 days. Her remains were brought to Elkader on Tuesday and laid beside those of her husband. Rev. Fisk officiated at the services at the cemetery.

Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Cole five now mourn the loss of father and mother, Mrs. E. W. Mahoney, of Marshall, Minn., Mrs. S. J. Mahoney, San Jose, Cal., Mrs. J. A. Goodenough, Mrs. Charles Thompson and Wesley Cole, of Whittemore, Iowa. Mrs. E. W. Mahoney, Mrs. Goodenough, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Wesley Cole accompanied the mother to her last resting place among the people who had known and respected her for her many Christian virtues, and as a neighbor and friend for half a century. Mrs. Cole had united with the M.E. church at the age of twenty years.