Getty Maria Elwood (1824-1902)

ELWOOD, CLARK, WYATT

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 2/9/2010 at 13:50:48

Maquoketa Record, April 2, 1902

Getty Maria Elwood was born in Mercer county, Penn., March 14, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, Mr. C. R. Crane, March 27, 1902, at the age of 78 years, 1 week and 6 days. She was married to Geo. R. Clark on March 16, 1844. Her husband preceded her to the other world, March 13, 1882. To this union was born six children, one of them died in infancy, the other five remain to mourn the loss of a most beloved and devoted mother. She with her family came to Iowa in 1851, where she has since resided. She was converted and joined the M. E. church in 1849, of which she has been a faithful member for over sixty-two years, ever being loyal to her church by her life, an example showing great faith in her Savior. Having been a great sufferer for about a year, she longed for the rest promised unto all who shall come unto Him. The family, the church and the community have suffered a real loss in her death. Here was a splendid type of life and character. The funeral was conducted at the M. E. church in Elwood by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Wyatt. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community