Jennie Nielsen 1862-1917

NIELSEN, WATSON

Posted By: Sharon Elijah (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

15 February 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

After an illness of a couple of week's duration Mrs. Hans Nielsen of 300 Clinton street, was summoned by death Wednesday evening, at her home where she has been suffering from paralysis.

Miss Jennie Watson was born in Elk River township May 23, 1862 and resided in this county since that time. In 1887 she was untied in marriage to Hans Nielsen and for some time they have made their home in this city, after having retired from the farm.

The deceased is survived by her husband and five sons, Perry of Clear Lake, Iowa, Noble and Leon, of Davenport and Lyle and Percy of this city, also one daughter, Miss Bessie at home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Congregational church in Miles with burial in the Miles cemetery.

17 February 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 6

R. W. W. Woodin conducted a brief service at 9 o'clock this morning in connection with the Mrs. Hans Nielsen funeral. The brief service was held at the Neilsen home, 300 Clinton street and the funeral party left later for Miles, where Rev. Skyles officiated at a service held in the Miles Congregational church.

Burial was made in the Miles cemetery.