Laird, Sarah Jane (Humphreys) 1832-1905

HUMPHREYS, LAIRD, BROUCHARD, ELWWOD, MILLER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 11/19/2004 at 14:49:45

Sarah Jane Humphreys was born in Ashland County, Ohio, October 11, 1832, and died in this city February 27, 1905.

In 1852 she was married to James A. Laird and came with her husband to Buchanan County, Iowa, where they lived until about 1861, when she returned to her home in Ohio and Mr. Laird went to the war. At the end of three years he returned home and the family moved to Warren County and later to Story County, Iowa, where after residing about eight years, in 1877 they removed to this county, and a few years later to this city where they have since resided.

For several years Mrs. Laird has not had good health, but was taken seriously ill a week ago Saturday, and suffered greatly until the end came. She was a member of the Congregational Church, a lovely Christian woman, a most devoted wife and mother.

Besides her husband she leaves six children who have been with her and have given her such care and attention during her last illness as only loved ones can give. Mrs. Martha Brouchard of Colo, Iowa, Mrs. Mary Elwood and Mrs. Armeda Miller from Gresham, Neb., Curtis of Des Moines, William of Atlantic and Lester from Minneapolis, Minn. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton, IA, Tuesday, February 28, 1905, Page 1, Column 4