Gertrude Magill Young
YOUNG, MAGILL
Posted By: Mary Welty Hart (email)
Date: 8/12/2006 at 16:25:57
Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
April 27, 1898Death of Mrs Myles Young (Sr.)
Gertrude Louise Young was born August 9, 1844 in London, Ontario. She was the daughter of Mathew Magill, a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal church and a prominent 32d degree Mason. The family came to the States when she was about nine years of age and settled in Geneva, N.Y. Later, their home was in Covington, Ky, where Mrs. Young was educated in the public schools and afterwards in a private boarding school in Frankfort. When she was seventeen years of age, her father removed to Rock Island, Ill., where they resided during the early years of the war. From there she went to Peru, Ill., where her father was rector of the Episcopal church.
She was married to Myles Young October 9, 1865. Her first child, Arthur Magill Young was born September 14, 1867 and she afterwards became the mother of two boys and two girls, Frederick E., Myles Jr., Lucy Gertrude and Lillian Grace. Arthur Magill died in September 1881 and was buried at Peru, Ill. The rest of the children survive their mother.
In 1883 the family moved to Peoria, Ill., and then to Chicago. From there to Winterset which was destined to be her last home on earth.
On the Monday following Easter, she and her husband left for Chicago to attend the confirmation of Miss Lucy. On Saturday, April 16th she submitted to an operation in St. Luke's hospital. Two days after the operation she began to grow weaker and her strength gradually failed. So confident was she of speedy recovery, that she did not realize that her end was near, and as her illness was unknown to her friends, the news of her death on Friday morning, April 22, came to them with stunning force.
Mrs. Young was proud in the possession of two grandchildren, children of her eldest son Fred, who lives in Chicago. On account of the illness of her daughter-in-law on the birth of her first child she again assumed the duties of a mother and nursed little Gertrude back from a threatened grave.
The funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church here, where she has been a faithful attendant for four years, continuing to attend all its services in addition to those of her own denomination. The church was beautifully decorated in lilies and lovely foilage. The floral tributes from relatives and friends were many and exquisite. Rev. Allan Judd, of Des Moines conducted the impressive Episcopal burial service. Dr. Ely, pastor of the Presbyterian church spoke very touchingly of her beautiful life and of his personal knowledge of her character. The musical selections were all chosen in that they were especial favorites with her.
--------------------Winterset Madisonian – April 20, 1898
Pg 13Death of Mrs. Young
Gertrude Louise Young was born August 9, 1845 in London, Ontario. She was the daughter of Mathew Magill, a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal church and a prominent 32d degree Mason. The family came to the States when she was bout nine years of age and settled in Geneva, N.Y. Later, their home was in Covington, Ky., where Mrs. Young was educated in the public schools and afterwards in a private boarding school in Frankfort. When she was seventeen years of age, her father removed to Rock Island, Ill., where they resided during the early years of the war. From there she went to Peru, Ill., where her father was lector of the Episcopal church.
She was married to Myles Young October 9, 1865. Her first child, Arthur Magill Young was born September 14, 1867 and she afterwards became the mother of two boys and two girls, Frederick E. Myles, Jr., Lucy Gertrude and Lillian Grace. Arthur Magill died in September 1881 and was buried at Peru, Ill. The rest of the children survive their mother.
In 1883 the family moved to Peoria, Ill., and thence to Chicago. From there to Winterset which was destined to be her last home on earth.
On the Monday following Easter, she and her husband left for Chicago to attend the confirmation of Miss Lucy. On Saturday, April 16th she submitted to an operation in St. Luke’s hospital. Two days after the operation she began to grow weaker, and her strength gradually failed. So confident was she of speedy recovery, that she did not realize that her end was near, and as her illness was unknown to her friends, the news of her death on Friday morning, April 22 came to them with stunning force.
By a singular whim of fate, Mrs. Young had on two occasions nursed one of her children through a critical illness, Myles Jr., at a Kansas City hospital and Lillian at St. Luke’s, yet it was her portion to end her own useful life in the latter hospital. Mrs. Young was proud in the possession of two grandchildren, children of her eldest son Fred, who lives in Chicago. On account of the illness of her daughter-in-law on the birth of her first child she again assumed the duties of a mother and nursed little Gertrude back from a threatened grave.
The funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church here, where she has been a faithful attendant for four years, continuing to attend all its services in addition to those of her own denomination. The church was beautifully decorated in lilies and lovely foliage. The floral tributes from relatives and friends were many and exquisite. Rev. Allan Judd, of Des Moines conducted the impressive Episcopal burial service. Dr. Ely, pastor of the Presbyterian church and a very intimate friend of Mrs. Young spoke very touchingly of her beautiful life and of his personal knowledge of her character. The musical selections were all chosen in that they were especial favorites with her. The quartette of young people who sang were intimate friends of her, and her children.
As a wife and mother, she was the life and light of her home. In adversity, her bright and cheery disposition made her a source of comfort. In prosperity she always had a kind word or action for those less fortunate than she. To the young people she was a sharer in their joys and sorrows and a sympathizing friend who possessed a young heart.
To her associates, she was a refining nature which reflected the true nobility and gentleness which shines forth from one who is a faithful servant of the Master. She was ever conscientious, and, although deeply devoted to her home, she found time to interest herself to all good everywhere. Her works was one of directors of our public library. She joined the W.R.C. in ’88, was secretary several years and held other important office, and for three years she has been an active member of the Friday Club.
With never a harsh word of criticism or an unkind deed to be recorded against her, with only words of charity and love to be remembered as coming from her lips, her memory is one which will linger in our hearts even as the perfume of a fragrant flower remains, though the flower itself be taken away.
A beautiful life does not end in death.
-------------------Winterset Reporter – April 28, 1898
Pg 5Death Claimed Her.
Mrs. Myles Young, of this city, died in a hospital in Chicago last Friday. She had gone to that city with her husband some time previous to see her daughter who was there. The news of her sudden death was a shock to this community. The remains were brought to Winterset last Monday, and after an impressive funeral at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Judd, of Des Moines, were laid to rest in the Winterset cemetery.
Gertrude Louise Young was born in London, Ontario, Aug. 9, 1845, and came to the U.S. with her parents at the age of nine years. The family settled at Geneva, N.Y., and afterwards moved to Covington, Kentucky. It was here that she received her early education, finally graduating at a private boarding school at Frankfort, Kentucky. At the age of 17 she went to Rock Island, Ills., and afterward to Peru, Ills. At the latter place her father was rector of the Episcopal church. It was here that she met Mr. Myles Young and Oct. 19, 1865, joined her fortune with him. Their first child, Arthur Magill Young was born Sept. 14, 1867 and afterward became the mother of two boys and two girls, Frank E., Myles, Jr., Lucy Gertrude, and Lillian Grace. Arthur died in Sept. 1881, and the rest survive their mother. Mrs. Young was also proud in the possession of two grand children, the children of Fred E. Young, of Chicago. On account of the illness of her daughter-in-law at birth of her first child, Mrs. Young assumed the duties of a mother once more, and by her loving and tender care nursed her little grand child back from a threatened grave. Deceased was a daughter of Matthew Magill a clergyman of the Episcopal church and a prominent 32-degree Mason. In 1883 the family moved to Peoria, Ills., and afterward to Chicago. From the latter placed they moved to her final home in Winterset where they have lived 13 years, during which time she acquired a very wide circle of friends. She was an exceptionally good mother and wife, and in prosperity and adversity, she was always the light and life of the home which is now saddened by her departure.
(Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery)
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