HAWK, Mary Elizabeth RIDINGER 1848-1906

HAWK, RIDINGER

Posted By: slmeck (email)
Date: 9/5/2012 at 06:29:03

Added by Admin, December 2019:

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, January 13, 1906
Page 3, Column 5

Mrs. Thomas HAWK died at her home near Richwoods yesterday afternoon, after months of suffering from a cancer. Deceased was well known in this city. Funeral services will be held at the Upper Richwoods church Sunday afternoon at one o'clock.

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"The Fairfield Ia. Ledger"
Wednesday, January 17, 1906
Page 3, Column 4

DEATH OF MRS. HAWK.

Mary Elizabeth RIDINGER died January 12th in Buchanan township, after a long illness. She was born November 4th, 1834, and May 5th, 1848, was married to Thomas HAWK. They were the parents of fourteen children, nine of whom are living (sic - preceded her) --Mary Ellen, Margaret Elizabeth, Jane, Leah Emeline, Florence Evaline, Alexander, Marion C., Sarah Elizabeth and Samuel A. She was converted in 1868, was a true christian, an affectionate mother and lived an irreproachable life. She was a woman of great courage and unflinching in her devotion to her friends and the church. Her funeral was largely attended by neighbors and friends, a testimony to the life she had lived. Services were conducted by Elder L. S. Miller, assisted by Rev. Christenson of the Methodist church.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, January 17, 1906
Page 7, Column 4

Obituary.

Mary Elizabeth RIDINGER HAWK was born Nov. 4th, 1834, and died January 12th, 1906, aged 71 years, 2 months and 8 days.

Sister HAWK was a true Christian and affectionate mother. She was the mother of fourteen children, five of whom are living: James Henry, Rebecca, George C., Alice and Joseph S.

Mother HAWK was converted in the year 1868, under the labors of Alfred Wilson and was baptized and taken into the church by the same pastor. She was married May 5th, 1848, to Thomas HAWK. She lived an irreproachable life, was a woman of great courage and unflinching in her loyalty to her friends and the church. Truly it can be said of her: She lived a spotless life and died a triumphant death. Her funeral was largely attended by her neighbors and friends all over the country, and was a testimony of the respect and love in which she was held. Her funeral was conducted by her old pastor in former years, Eld. J. S. Miller, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church. The text: Rev., 14th chapter, 13th verse.

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Original post by slmeck:

Jefferson County Republican
January 19, 1906 - Page 8

Obituary

Mary Elizabeth RIDINGER was born November 4th, 1834. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel RIDINGER who lived and died many years ago in the southeast part of Penn township. At the age of 13 years and 6 months she was married, May 5, 1848, to Thomas HAWK. 14 children were born to them, only 5 survive her. She was converted and united with church during a series of meetings held at the Lower Richwood, conducted by Rev. Alfred Wilson, in the winter of 1868. Her death occurred at her home in Buchanan township, January 11, 1906, aged 71 years, 2 months and 7 days. A truer wife, a more loyal mother and a better neighbor never lived. As a Christian she put into practice what she professed. It can be said of her a good woman is gone.

The funeral services were held at the Richwood church Sabbath conducted by Rev. J.S. Miller, of Mt. Pleasant, using as a text the 13th verse of the 14th chapter of Revelations. The services were largely attended by neighbors and friends.

(Transcribed as published. Volunteer transcription. I am of no relation.)

Admin. note: She was divorced from Thomas and then married him a second time. She is buried in Upper Richwoods Cemetery, while Thomas is buried in Bonaparte, Van Buren Co., IA. One of her obituaries notes her death on January 11th, but in the rest of them and on her gravestone it's January 12th.