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HUMPHREYS, Rachel Australia 1859 - 1876

HUMPHREYS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:22:46

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, August 10, 1876
Page 2, Column 6

DIED.

HUMPHREYS--At her father's residence, in Jefferson county, Iowa, Aug. 4, 1876, Rachel HUMPHREYS, in the 22d year of her age (sic - age 16).

Deceased has suffered severely since last March, manifesting all the patience of a Christian, and died in hope. She was much esteemed as a member of the Christian Church of this city, honored and respected by a large circle of relatives and friends, who attended her funeral last Sunday from her father's residence, Elder Hedrix officiating. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of many in this trying hour of affliction.

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Rachel was a daughter of Fielding T. and Louisa. Interment was in Wright Cemetery.


 

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