Elizabeth (Liston) Morehead (1840-1912)

MOREHEAD, LISTON, SHERMAN

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Date: 4/12/2009 at 08:30:08

Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa, Iowa
Thursday, October 24, 1912
Morehead.---Mrs. Elizabeth Morehead, one of Jackson county's oldest residents, was born in Athens county, Ohio, April 10, 1840, and died at her home Tuesday morning, Oct. 15, 1912. She moved with her parents to Iowa in 1856 where she has resided ever since. In 1858 she was united in marriage to Alexander Morehead, and to this union three children were born---Mrs. Lydia Sherman, Albert and Delmon. The husband and father preceded her Dec. 21, 1910. Mrs. Morehead was in her 72nd year, and her death was due to infirmities of old age, she having been a constant sufferer for many years. Everything was done that loving hands could do to relieve her sufferings but to no avail. The end came Tuesday morning at five o'clock. She leaves to mourn her loss besides the three children, two brothers, three sisters and many friends. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Baldwin, Thursday afternoon, Oct. 17th, attended by a large crowd. Conducted by Rev. H. A. Dalrymple with interment at the Baldwin cemetery.