Warner, Martha W. 1824-1903

WARNER, WOODSIDE

Posted By: nancy dorwart (email)
Date: 12/9/2003 at 16:33:01

The Fairfield Ledger Sep. 16, 1903, page 7, col. 2. A WOMAN PIONEER. Martha A. Warner, wife of William A. Woodside, died at her home northeast of this city Monday, from paralysis. Mrs. Woodside had been a resident of Jefferson county for more than 60 years and for a long time she and her husband enjoyed the distinction of being the oldest couple in the county who had been married here. Mrs. Woodside was born in TN April 17, 1824 and came to IA in her girlhood. She was married March 13, 1843 and was the mother of 14 children, nine of whom are now living. Mrs. H.C. Hoaglund, Mrs. J.W. Haney, Mrs. O.L. Belknap and Albert reside in this county; Robert is at Rock Rapids; J.W. at Kaw City, OK; Douglas M. at Lolo MT; Mrs. I.M. Thomas at Burr Oak KS and William in NV. She had been a member of the Free Methodist church for many years and her life was consistent with its teachings. While the generation which knew her best is fast passing away, there are many friends who will mourn her death and sympathize with the aged husband and children...