RICHARDSON, Agnes WHITFIELD 1826 - 1889

RICHARDSON, WHITFIELD

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/4/2006 at 20:59:43

"The Fairfield Tribune"
December 25, 1889
Page 8, Column 4

DEATH OF MOTHER RICHARDSON.

Mrs. Agnes RICHARDSON, at her home two miles west of Fairfield, Dec. 22, 1889, after a lingering illness, aged 63 years 4 months 8 days. She was the wife of George RICHARDSON and mother of J. S. RICHARDSON. The family were pioneers in this county and one of the best known of the early settlers. Mrs. RICHARDSON was a kind and loving wife and a good mother and friend. Her death is mourned by all who knew her. The funeral occured at 2 P.M. yesterday.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
December 25, 1889
Page 3, Column 7

DEATH OF MRS. GEORGE RICHARDSON.

On Sunday, after a long and painful illness, Mrs. George RICHARDSON passed away at her home, two miles west of this city. Agnes WHITFIELD was born near Glasgow, Scotland, May 14th, 1826, and with her parents removed to Maryland at the age of thirteen. In 1844 she was united in marriage with George RICHARDSON, and a number of years later removed to Iowa, having been a resident of Jefferson Cunty for more than a third of a century. Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. RICHARDSON, of whom seven girls and four boys are now living, two daughters dying in infancy. The funeral occurred from her late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Dr. Magill conducting the services, which were largely attended. Deceased was a most estimable christian woman and was highly esteemed by the large number of friends she had won during her long residence in our midst. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the sorrowing husband and children. Her trust was in her Savior, for she believed "He doeth all things well."

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Agnes is buried in the Old Fairfield City Cemetery, Lot 26.