GILMER, Anna Crayton (SCOTT) 1817 - 1909

GILMER, SCOTT

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Fairfield Ledger
April, 1909

DEATH OF A PIONEER WOMAN. Ann Crayton (SCOTT) GILMER, on April 16, 1909...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, April 16, 1909
Page 2, Column 1

MRS. ANNA GILMER PASSED AWAY TODAY

Mrs. Anna GILMER, one of the oldest pioneers of Jefferson county died this morning at 2;40 o'clock at the home of her son Frank GILMER on East Burlington street. She was 92 years of age and had been in failing health for several months although she was confined to her bed only three days. Anna Craton SCOTT-GILMER was born in Crawford county, Indiana, January 21-1817. She was of Scottish parentage and could trace a long line of illustrious ancestors back for centuries in the history of Scotland.

When three years of age her parents moved to Berlin, Illinois and there she grew to womanhood and on December 11-1855 became the bride of Robert T. GILMER. A few months after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. GILMER came to Jefferson county and located on a farm in Round Prairie township near Glasgow.

Three children were born to them two daughters, both dying in infancy and one son, Frank who survives his mother. Mr. and Mrs. GILMER moved to Fairfield in 1889. On May 30-1902 Mr. GILMER died and since that time Mrs. GILMER has leaned upon her son for counsel and advice.

The last year she had been failing steadily although she was comforted and sustained by the Christian faith which was to her a sourse (sic) of never failing help and joy(.) Since childhood she had been a member of the Christian church and she was faithful to its principles until her death.

Funeral services will be held at the residence on East Burlington street, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. G. W. Burch will officiate.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, April 19, 1909
Page 2, Column 4

MANY FRIENDS ATTEND FUNERAL

The funeral of Mrs. Anna GILMER, who died Friday morning at the home of her son Frank GILMER on East Burlington street was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence and the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.

The last services were in charge of Rev. G. W. Burch pastor of the Christian church of which the deceased was a member during her life. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and testified the high esteem of many friends.

Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tierney, of Ottumwa, Mrs. Isaac Diller of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. Anna Mendenhall of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. James SCOTT of Galesburg, Ill., and E. S. SCOTT of Galesburg, Ill.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, April 21, 1909
Front Page, Column 2

MANY FRIENDS ATTEND FUNERAL

From Monday's Daily.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna GILMER, who died Friday morning at the home of her son Frank GILMER on East Burlington street was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence and the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.

The last services were in charge of Rev. G. W. Burch pastor of the Christian church of which the deceased was a member during her life. The floral offerings were many and beautiful and testified the high esteem of many friends.

Among those from out of the city who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tierney, of Ottumwa, Mrs. Isaac Diller of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. Anna Mendenhall of Springfield, Ill., Mrs. James SCOTT of Galesburg, Ill., and E. S. SCOTT of Galesburg, Ill.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, April 21, 1909
Page 3, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heart felt thanks to the many friends and neighbors who were so kind and good to us during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother. We sincerely thank the many friends who sent the beautiful floral tributes for our loved one.

Frank GILMER and children.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, April 21, 1909
Page 6, Column 1

MRS. ANNA GILMER PASSED AWAY TODAY

From Friday's Daily.

Mrs. Anna GILMER, one of the oldest pioneers of Jefferson county died this morning at 2;40 o'clock at the home of her son Frank GILMER on East Burlington street. She was 92 years of age and had been in failing health for several months although she was confined to her bed only three days. Anna Craton SCOTT-GILMER was born in Crawford county, Indiana, January 21-1817. She was of Scottish parentage and could trace a long line of illustrious ancestors back for centuries in the history of Scotland.

When three years of age her parents moved to Berlin, Illinois and there she grew to womanhood and on December 11-1855 became the bride of Robert T. GILMER. A few months after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. GILMER came to Jefferson county and located on a farm in Round Prairie township near Glasgow.

Three children were born to them two daughters, both dying in infancy and one son, Frank who survives his mother. Mr. and Mrs. GILMER moved to Fairfield in 1889. On May 30-1902 Mr. GILMER died and since that time Mrs. GILMER has leaned upon her son for counsel and advice.

The last year she had been failing steadily although she was comforted and sustained by the Christian faith which was to her a sourse (sic) of never failing help and joy(.) Since childhood she had been a member of the Christian church and she was faithful to its principles until her death.

Funeral services will be held at the residence on East Burlington street, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. G. W. Burch will officiate.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.314. Husband Robert is buried beside her in Lot Old.P.313.