DAVIES, Ellen 1810 - 1900

DAVIES, WRIGHT

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/24/2021 at 16:51:16

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 3, 1900
Page 3, Column 5

Death of Mrs. DAVIES.

Mrs. Ellen DAVIES, wife of the late Edward DAVIES, died in this city this morning at 8 o'clock, from debility attendant upon old age. She would have been ninety years old had she lived until February 17th. The funeral will take place from the residence of John DAVIES, a son, 503 West Stone street, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, January 10, 1900
Page 3, Column 3

Death of Mrs. Edward DAVIES.

Mrs. Edward DAVIES died at the home of her son, John DAVIES, in this city the 3d inst. She had been failing in health ever since the death of her husband two years ago, and longed to join him in that better land. Mrs. DAVIES' maiden name was Ellen WRIGHT and she was born in Flint, Hawarden county, Wales, February 17th, 1810. In Liverpool, England, February 26th, 1838, she was married to Edward DAVIES. Four children were born to them, two of whom are living, Thomas DAVIES of Blackhawk township and John DAVIES of this city. The other children died in infancy and are buried in the old country. In 1850 Mrs. DAVIES came with her husband and two sons to America, arriving at Burlington, Ia., in November. In 1855 the family removed to this county and settled on a farm in Blackhawk township. She endured patiently and uncomplainingly the vicissitudes and hardships of pioneer life, and her kindness of heart and readiness to help those about her won her many lifelong friends. In 1884 she removed with her husband to this city to a home on West Burlington street, where she resided until about ten days previous to her death. Mrs. DAVIES was raised in the faith of the Episcopal church but on coming to this country joined the Congregational church at Burlington, and has evern been a consistent and faithful christian. Her faith was the simple, unquestioning faith of a child, and her daily life showed forth her firm and unswerving belief in her Master. No one could know Mrs. DAVIES and not be better for having come under her influence, and she will long be remembered. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, John DAVIES, Thursday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. C. L. Snowden, assisted by Rev. A. F. Marsh.

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"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, January 10, 1900
Page 6, Column 3

Died.

Mrs. Ellen DAVIES died January 3, 1900, at the home of her son, John DAVIES, in this city. Deceased had arrived at the ripe age of eighty-nine years, ten months and seven days.

Ellen WRIGHT was born in Hawarden, Flint county, Wales, February 14, 1810. She was married to Edward DAVIES Februrry (sic) 26, 1838, at Liverpool, England. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. DAVIES, two of whom died in England, and two, John and Thomas, are respected citizens of this county.

Mr. and Mrs. DAVIES came to America in 1855 and settled at Burlington, Iowa, removing to this county the same year. In 1855 Mrs. DAVIES joined the Congregational church and from that time until her death she was a steadfast and loyal member. She was a willing worker in the various church enterprises and by her death the family, church and community have sustained an irreparable loss.

Mrs. DAVIES had been in ill health for some time and in order that she might be more properly cared for she was removed to the home of her son, John, where she died fervent in the hope that she but went to meet her Savior.

The funeral service was held from the residence of her son, John DAVIES, January 4, and the remains were interred in the Evergreen cemetery. The service was in charge of Rev. Snowden assisted by Rev. A. F. Marsh.

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.037 with husband Edward who died in 1898.