Nancy (Hardy) Scrivner (1931)

CROSSLEY, CHAMBERS, HARDY, JUDD, SCRIVNER

Posted By: Linda Brittain
Date: 5/3/2006 at 21:39:09

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 23, 1931
Page 1

PIONEER RESIDENT DIED TUES., JULY 21

Mrs. Nan Scrivener Was Born In This County In 1854

Mrs. Nan Scrivener, a former resident of Madison county, died Tuesday afternoon, July 21, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Chambers at 666 West 32nd street, Des Moines. Mrs. Scrivener, who was born in Crawford township 77 years ago, had been in failing health, but her condition was not thought to be serious. She was able to be up, and around, and was sitting in her chair, when death came.

Mrs. Scrivener, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Ms. James Hardy, pioneer residents of the county. She is a sister of Mrs. J. W. Crossley of Winterset, and made her home, near Patterson, until a few years ago, when she moved to Norwalk. She later went to Des Moines, to reside with her daughter.

The deceased in addition to her sister, leaves three children, Mrs. Chambers, Charles Scrivener of Council Bluffs and Mrs. Minnie Judd of New Virginia. Definite funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is thought that the services will be conducted at the Patterson Methodist church Friday morning, at 11 o’clock, and burial will be in the Montpelier cemetery.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, July 30, 1931
Page 2

MORTUARY - Nancy Scrivener

Nancy Hardy was born near Lexington, Illinois on May 1, 1864, died July 21, 1931, age 77 years, 2 months and 20 days.

She came to Madison county in the fall of 1884 with her parents, settled on a farm in Crawford township, where she grew to womanhood. She was married in December 1874 to William Scrivener. To this union were born three children, one son and two daughters.

She is survived by her three children, Mrs. Laura B. Chambers of Des Moines; Charles Scrivener of Council Bluffs; and Mrs. Minnie Judd of New Virginia; also seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, and one sister, Cynthia J. Crossley of Winterset.

Early in life she affiliated with the Methodist church to which she was ever loyal. Rev. A. P. Keast conducted the funeral services Friday, July 24, at the Patterson Methodist church, and burial was in the Montpelier cemetery.
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Coordinator's note: Transcribed as published, surname is "Scrivner".

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