PHIPPS, Elizabeth (YOUNG) 1817-1895

PHIPPS, YOUNG

Posted By: Marilyn Norris Holmes
Date: 6/5/2024 at 13:31:49

The Grinnell Herald
Grinnell, Iowa
Feb. 12, 1895

Mrs. Elizabeth Young Phipps was born in Wayne Co., Ky., in 1817. Here she was raised, and here she was united in marriage to Mr. Eli Phipps. To this union twelve children were born, eleven of whom are still living. In 1870, Mr. Phipps with his family removed to Jasper Co., where Mrs. Phipps had since lived. Eli Phipps was killed in the cyclone of June 17, '82. Soon after coming to Rock Creek twp., Mrs. Phipps united with the Liberty Baptist church of that twp. and has lived an earnest christian life. Her death occurred Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The funeral occurred at Liberty church at two o'clock Friday, conducted by Elder Thos. Gale. A large company of friends and neighbors were present to express their esteem for the deceased woman.