EMMINGER, Louisa C. (Henderson, Waller) 1818-1899

EMMINGER, WALLER, HENDERSON, HOSTELLER

Posted By: Kathy Gerkins (email)
Date: 9/14/2013 at 13:12:08

Emminger, Louisa C. (Henderson)

Mrs. Emminger Dead
(From Wednesday's Daily Press)

Mrs. Loisa C. Emminger died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Matilda Waller, this morning of paralysis, aged 81 years, 9 months and 5 days.

Louisa C. Henderson was born January 3, 1818, in Jackson County Ill. She was married to Leroy C. Waller in 1836, who died March 23, 1853. Of this union six children were born, four surviving her, J. N. Waller and Mrs. Matilda Waller of this city, Mrs. M. L. Hosteller of Omaha, and Leroy Waller of Spokane, Washington.

She was married to Mr. John A. Emminger in 1858. He died four years later. The children were all present during her illness except Leroy. She was a member of the M. E. Church of this place, and earnest Christian and a devoted mother. The funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Matilda Waller. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Newspaper Clipping from the Floyd County Museum.