Elizabeth Morehead (1840-1912)

MOREHEAD, SHERMAN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/18/2010 at 08:19:45

Maquoketa Excelsior, October 18, 1912

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Mrs. Elizabeth Morehead, one of Jackson County’s oldest residents, was born at Athens County, Ohio, April 10, 1840, and died at her home Tuesday morning, October 15, 1912. In 1856 she moved with her parents to Iowa, where she has resided ever since. In 1858 she was united in marriage to Alexander Morehead, and to this union three children were born, Albert, Delmon, and Mrs. Lydia Sherman. The husband and father preceded her to the great beyond, December 21, 1910. Mrs. Morehead was in her 72nd year and her death was due to infirmities of old age, though she had been a sufferer for many years. Everything was done that loving hands could do to relieve her, 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, October 17th, a large crowd attending. Rev. H. A. Dalrymple conducted the services. Interment at Baldwin Cemetery.