McGovern, Elizabeth (Martzsel) 1796-1884

MCGOVERN, MARTZSEL, ALLFREE

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 5/6/2005 at 20:06:46

Newton (IA) Journal October 9, 1884
McGovern, Elizabeth (Martzsel)

Died: McGovern - at the home of Mr. A.K. Allfree, six miles west of Newton, Friday, Sept 27. Mrs. Elizabeth McGovern, in the 86th year of her age.

The deceased was born in Duphin Co., Penn. October 25, 1796, removed to Fayette Co., Penn., at the age of 18, at 23 was married to Charles McGovern who died in 1837, leaving the care of eight children. In 1856 she removed with her children to Ill.; and in 1865 she came to Iowa, where she has lived ever since. In 1850 Mrs. McGovern entered the Presbyterian church where she continued until her death.

Her early life was full of affliction and for the last ten years has been blind, yet she bore it all with Christian fortitude. Her funeral was conducted by the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of this place and was largely attended.

Originally submitted on Mon Apr 22 19:06:04 2002