BECK, Narcissa Doddridge JUNKIN 1826 - 1891

BECK, JUNKIN, ATKINSON

Posted By: Jane Adams (email)
Date: 1/31/2005 at 21:21:59

"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 30, 1891
Page 3, Column 3

She Was Called Home.

Mrs. Narcissa D. BECK, wife of the late James Shriver BECK, died at her home in this city last evening about 8 o'clock. Deceased had been in ill health for many years, and since the death of her husband last winter had given up all hope of recovery. Mrs. BECK was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph JUNKIN, who came to Jefferson county in 1845 and to Iowa in 1843. She was born at Wheeling, West Virginia, April 22d, 1826, and was married in this county March 1st, 1849. Two children were born to her. One, a son, died in early life, and the other is Lucy H., wife of John H. ATKINSON of this city. She was a sister of W. W. JUNKIN of The Ledger. Most of Mrs. BECK's life since her marriage was spent in this city and county, although for several years the family resided at Council Bluffs in the early days of that place, where the husband operated a ferry across the Missouri river. Among the older residents of this portion of the state she had a wide acquaintance and many warm friendships. Mrs. BECK was a member of the Presbyterian church during the greater part of her life, and was one of the oldest members of the congregation of that denomination in this city. She was a most excellent woman in all the relations of life, and there are many old friends in the community who will join with the family in sorrow at her death. The funeral will occur from the family residence tomorrow, Thursday, at 2 p.m.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, December 30, 1891
Page 2, Column 4

Mrs. J. S. BECK Dead.

Mrs. Narcissa Doddridge BECK, widow of the late James Shriver BECK, died at her home in this city about half past seven o'clock Tuesday evening. She had been in poor health for many years and since the death of her husband has failed rapidly. She grieved over her loneliness in the world continually and death came to her as a most welcome relief. Mrs. BECK was a daughter of Joseph JUNKIN, long a resident of this city. She was born in Wheeling, W. Va., April 2 (sic - 22), 1826, and was married to Mr. BECK, March 1st, 1849. She was a sister of W. W. JUNKIN, of this city. Mrs. BECK was a most excellent woman, devoted to her husband and family, and held in the very highest regard by all who knew her. She was a member of the Presbyterian courch (sic - church), of this city, and had been for many years. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. John A. ATKINSON. The funeral will take place from her late residence Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.204 with husband James S. BECK who died Feb. 26, 1891.