Ellen Graham Kinnard, 1843-1908

KINNARD, GRAHAM

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 2/11/2009 at 12:04:08

Ellen Kinnard of Ellsworth township died at her home at 9 o'clock Friday morning [10 Jan 1908] of heart failure. She arose as usual in the morning, eating a very light breakfast, and complained of not feeling well. She passed away very suddenly before medical assistance could be secured.

The funeral services were held in the Free Baptist church Sunday afternoon under the guidance of Rev. A. C. Droz, and interment made in Oak Hill cemetery beside her husband, Geo. Kinnard, who died a few years ago.

Ellen Graham was born January 2, 1843. In 1864 she was married in Canada to Geo. Kinnard. Mr. and Mrs. Kinnard moved to Emmet county thirty two years ago. They remained here a few years and then went to California. Becoming dissatisfied with California they returned to this county, where they have since resided. Seven children blessed this marriage, Only three sons remain to mourn their mother's death. Thomas, who resides in this city [Estherville], and James and John, who resided with their mother on the old home farm in Ellsworth township.

Ellen Kinnard was an admirable woman. She belonged to that sturdy class of early pioneers who not only built up a wilderness, but gave character to the community as well. Mrs. Kinnard was loved by all for her excellent qualities, her devotion to family and friends, her unselfishness, and the noble example she set. She was a woman whose devotion to duty was not affected by either prosperity or adversity, and who fully appreciated the true worth of character. Our community feels most keenly the death of Ellen Kinnard.

Contributed by: Ruth M. Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Emmet County, Iowa, January 15, 1908.