Sophia D. Moltzen (1827-1895)

MOLTZEN

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/23/2015 at 07:53:54

Bellevue Leader, Bellevue, Iowa, October 17, 1895

Mrs. Sophia Moltzen, a widow living near Green Island, committed suicide by hanging last Saturday, October 13. Her husband, Peter Moltzen, died suddenly from paralysis, a year or two ago, while on his way home from town, since when Mrs. Moltzen has been somewhat deranged and has at various times attempted self destruction and although watched by her family, she at last has succeeded in accomplishing the deed. She was born March 8, 1827 and was 68 years of age at her death. Burial was in the Reeseville cemetery, Green Island.

Sophia Moltzen grave
 

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