Grace Inman, 1874-1915

INMAN, MURRAY

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/7/2009 at 14:41:51

Mrs. Grace Inman, who had been sick for the past two weeks, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 1915 at 8:20 o'clock at the home of Mr. George Inman. Her mother and one brother were at her side during the last days of her illness.

Grace Lillian [sic] Murray was born in Ogle County, Illinois October 28, 1874. She came to Iowa with her parents when she was seven years of age. Grace united with the Presbyterian Church in Armstrong, Emmet County. She taught in the public schools in Emmet County very successfully for eleven years. She was united in marriage to Earl E. Inman November 24, 1904. She then moved with her husband to Colorado, where they resided for five years. They came to Shellsburg about a year ago. Mrs. Inman was 41 years 1 month and 7 days of age. She was a dutiful and loving daughter, a loving wife and mother, and a true friend. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, a little daughter, Doratha [sic], her aged mother, two sisters and three brothers, and many friends. Remains were laid to rest beside her father in the cemetery at Armstrong. The funeral was held at the Geo. Armstrong residence Tuesday afternoon. Her mother, Mrs. Murray, of St. Paul, and a brother from Armstrong and two sisters were present at the funeral. Rev. Geo. Lindsay conducted the services.

Contributed by: Sue Olson. Source: The Vinton Review, Vinton, Benton County, Iowa, December 9, 1915; Page 5.