MacKellar, Samantha N. 1844 - 1894

MACKELLAR, MOORE, DYE, FITCH, SHAFFER, MOATS

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 9/2/2013 at 21:20:08

Elgin Echo, Thursday, 22 Nov. 1894. Reprinted from the Argo (West Union ?) undated. Condensed from a longer obit.

Mrs. Samantha N., wife of Peter MacKellar of Highland, Iowa, passed to her reward on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1894. She had been seriously ailing but a few days, though in rather delicate health for several years past. Her transition to the spirit world but lengthens the chain of family connections on the other shore. Her eldest brother, Rev. S. W. Moore, surrendered his life on the alter of his country at the battle of Black River Bridge, Miss., during the civil war. In 1873 her father, Rev. Wm. Moore, of Illyria, passed to the reward of the faithful, and in 1882 the youngest brother, Francis K. Moore, a devout Christian and exemplary citizen ended a life of excruciating suffering and entered upon one of eternal rest. All save the oldest brother await the final summons in the beautiful cemetery at Leo. An aged mother, three brothers and four sisters still survive. These are: R. C. Moore, of Longwood, Neb.; O. E. Moore, of Volga, Iowa; Rev. J. S. Moore, of Wadena, Iowa; Mrs. M. J. Dye and Mrs. G. W. Fitch, of West Union, Iowa; Mrs. D. M. Shaffer, of Tama, Iowa; and Mrs. A. R. Moats, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. All except R. C. Moore and Mrs. Shaffer were present at the last rites.

Samantha N. Moore was born in Ashland county, Ohio, January 16, 1844, of Scotch - American heritage. With her parents she removed to Rock county, Wis., in 1850, and four years later came to Fayette county, Iowa, and lived all her life in the vicinity of the old parental home, which was in section 1 of Illyria township. April 3, (looks like 1862), she was united in marriage with Mr. Peter MacKellar. The fruit of this union was four sons and one daughter who survive her: Dr. O. W. MacKellar, of Chicago; Lawrence W., Milo M., Johnie D. and Miss Hattie E.. All except Milo were present at the bedside of the sick and dying mother. Milo is a medical student at Keokuk, Iowa, Medical College, and had just recently recovered from a serious illness, but was able to reach home in time for the funeral.

Mrs. MacKellar's death resulted from a complication of diseases superinduced by lung trouble, probably of hereditary transmission. In her death the community has suffered an irreparable loss. Always kind and true in all walks of life her memory will ever be cherished as the embodiment of womanly purity and unselfish love.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. P. Griffith, of West Union, the discourse being thoughtful and eloquent.

G. W. Fitch
Oxford, Ohio
Nov. 6, 1894

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