Margaret Closson 1812-1891

CLOSSON, SNYDER, STENBAUGH, STEINBAUGH, CLAWSON, STOUTZENBARGER

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 12/28/2010 at 00:35:00

Mrs. Margaret Closson, mother-in-law of A. Snyder, died at his home near Estherville Tuesday, August 4th, with dropsy. The deceased was 79 years old, being born in Ohio in 1812. One daughter and three grandchildren mourn her loss. The deceased was an earnest Christian having been a member of the M.E. church for many years. The funeral services were held yesterday. Rev. L. C. Woodord officiated, and the interment was made in the west side Cemetery. (Northern Vindicator, Estherville, IA, August 6, 1891)

Note: Cemetery records say: Margaret Stenbaugh [Steinbaugh] w/o G. Clawson; B: Ross Co. Ohio; widow of Stoutzenbarger