Elizabeth McNeil 1839 - 1927

MCNEIL, HANKS, DESPAIN, CARTER

Posted By: Deb (email)
Date: 11/1/2010 at 12:58:18

The Burlington Hawkeye - Sunday Morning, April 10, 1927
NEW LONDON RESIDENT DIES

Mrs. Elizabeth McNeil Passed Away Following An Extended Illness

New London, Ia, April 9 - Mrs. Elizabeth McNeil passed away at the home of her son, J.B. McNeil, six miles north of here, at 6 o'clock tonight following an illness of several weeks's duration.

She was born in Des Moines County, October 13, 1839, and was married to J.C. McNeil, September 26, 1860. Her husband preceded her in death.

She is survived by four children, Nancy, J.B., and G.W. of New London and Mrs. Amanda Traxler of Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Henry and Carl Hanks of New London, two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Despain of New London and Mrs. John Carter of Clovis, Calif., in addition to eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will announced later.