DUNLAVY, Frances 'Fanny' MILLER 1850 - 1907

DUNLAVY, MILLER, FIEDLER, STOUT, COCHRAN, JONES, LOVING

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Date: 5/10/2011 at 21:34:33

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, December 18, 1907
Page 7, Column 1

Death of Mrs. DUNLAVY.

Frances MILLER, wife of John M. DUNLAVY, died at her home in Cedar township Sunday evening after a week's illness. She was born in this county June 25th 1850, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MILLER, early settlers of Jefferson county. January 1st, 1883, she was married to Mr. DUNLAVY. Her entire life was spent in the southeastern portion of the county and she had many warm friends in that locality, for she was an excellent woman, a kindly neighbor and a sympathizing friend. Mrs. DUNLAVY had a wide circle of relationship, and five sisters and two brothers survive her--Mrs. Jane FIEDLER, Mrs. Ephraim STOUT, Mrs. C. C. COCHRAN of this county, Mrs. W. A. JONES of Cantril, Mrs. James LOVING of Creston, John MILLER in Missouri and Thomas MILLER in Oklahoma. The sympathy of the community go out to the bereaved husband. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer Chapel Tuesday, conducted by Rev. J. Lee. The body was interred in the Evergreen cemetery, this city.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 18, 1907
Page 2, Column 4

... Mrs. Jno. DUNLAVY, aged 57 years, died Sunday night at her home near Wooster. She had an attack of appendicitis and submitted to an operation. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. ...

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Friday, December 27, 1907
Page 2, Column 3

Life of Mrs. DUNLAVY.

Frances MILLER DUNLAVY was born in Glasgow, Iowa June 25, 1850. Died in Cedar township, Jefferson county, Iowa Dec. 15, 1907, age 57 years, 5 months and 20 days.

She was the ninth child in a family of twelve. Two brothers and five sisters survive her. Her parents, Thomas and Eliza MOORE MILLER, were among the very early settler's of Glasgow (sic). They were of that sturdy pioneer blood that "leave footprints on the sands of time"(.) Fanny MILLER inherited her share of those traits and as time flits by in the years to come we shall recall her to our memories by the land marks her living has imprinted there.

A new country is subject to changes. This is a new country since we still have with us some of the first settlers but how few there are who can sit at home and looking down the street see their first home and last abode and say I have never known another community. Fanny could do this. Her babyhood, youth and womanhood were passed within the one neighborhood.

Mrs. DUNLAVY was educated at Denmark academy. Here her ready mind, quick wit and industry won pleasure for her instructors who are credited among Iowa's greatest educators.

January 1, 1883 she was united in marriage with John M. DUNLAVY. Soon after they settled on the "Fierce farm" where they lived seven year (sic). In 1890 they bought the "Fell farm" where they toiled to build a home that has given them comfort and pleasure.

Fanny DUNLAVY did not live in vain. In married life she was a rare neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. As hostess she had no superiors. As sister and relative she was ever devoted and true. As wife her constant devotion to home and husband made her worthy of emulation. Her constant love, trust and fidelity gave her power not only in her home but in the community that words cannot explain. Only we know the fact God gives the power because God is love.

Funeral services were held at Ebenezer church Dec. 17, 1907, conducted by Rev. J. Lee. Interment was made in the Fairfield cemetery (sic - Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield).

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, January 1, 1908
Front Page, Column 3

Life of Mrs. DUNLAVY.

Frances MILLER DUNLAVY was born in Glasgow, Iowa June 25, 1850. Died in Cedar township, Jefferson county, Iowa Dec. 15, 1907, age 57 years, 5 months and 20 days.

She was the ninth child in a family of twelve. Two brothers and five sisters survive her. Her parents, Thomas and Eliza MOORE MILLER, were among the very early settler's of Glasgow (sic). They were of that sturdy pioneer blood that "leave footprints on the sands of time"(.) Fanny MILLER inherited her share of those traits and as time flits by in the years to come we shall recall her to our memories by the land marks her living has imprinted there.

A new country is subject to changes. This is a new country since we still have with us some of the first settlers but how few there are who can sit at home and looking down the street see their first home and last abode and say I have never known another community. Fanny could do this. Her babyhood, youth and womanhood were passed within the one neighborhood.

Mrs. DUNLAVY was educated at Denmark academy. Here her ready mind, quick wit and industry won pleasure for her instructors who are credited among Iowa's greatest educators.

January 1, 1883 she was united in marriage with John M. DUNLAVY. Soon after they settled on the "Fierce farm" where they lived seven year (sic). In 1890 they bought the "Fell farm" where they toiled to build a home that has given them comfort and pleasure.

Fanny DUNLAVY did not live in vain. In married life she was a rare neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand. As hostess she had no superiors. As sister and relative she was ever devoted and true. As wife her constant devotion to home and husband made her worthy of emulation. Her constant love, trust and fidelity gave her power not only in her home but in the community that words cannot explain. Only we know the fact God gives the power because God is love.

Funeral services were held at Ebenezer church Dec. 17, 1907, conducted by Rev. J. Lee. Interment was made in the Fairfield cemetery.

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.063. Husband John died in 1921 and was buried with her.