Margaret Ellen (Duff) Guye (1930)
DUFF, GUYE, ETTER, LYTTON, MCDONALD
Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 10/22/2006 at 10:38:53
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, November 13, 1930MARGARET DUFF GUYE
Margaret Ellen Duff was born in Jefferson township, Madison County, Iowa, on March 10, 1863. She died at her home in the same township, November 8, 1930, aged 67 years.
She was the daughter of James Arthur and Elza McDonald Duff, who were pioneer emigrants from Ohio. It is told of the father that he came afoot over unbridged streams, eight miles to Winterset, to worship the first Sabbath in the prairie home. Raised in such a God fearing home, Margaret Ellen early vowed her devotion to her Savior in the old North Branch United Presbyterian church, March 29, 1879.
In March 1893, she was married to James Madison Guye. God blessed them with two sons, Clyde Victor and Harold William, who tenderly cared for their parents. The husband departed this life March 23, 1930. Mrs. Duff, after but seven months of widowhood, died in faith, confidently expecting to be taken into the presence of her Redeemer's glory.
She was of a family of nine children. Three of them preceded her in death: William, who died in Ohio; Mrs. Catherine Etter, who died in 1881, and Oliver, who made his home in Des Moines till 1924. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Lytton, of Winterset, and four brothers, Albert, David, John and James. The brothers tenderly bore her dust to its rest.
She was a quiet, lovable woman, markedly devoted to her home and family. Her going leaves a vacancy in the heart of her folks and friends, that none save the Lord, himself can fill.
The funeral services were held at the home in Jefferson township, conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. C. Porter. Burial was made at the Winterset cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, November 13, 1930
Page 1Death of Mrs. James Guye
Mrs. James Guye, who had been in poor health for some time, died at her home in Jefferson township, Saturday, November 8th, at the age of 67 years. Mrs. Guye, who was formerly Margaret Ellen Duff, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Duff, pioneer settlers of Jefferson township. She spent her entire life in Jefferson township.
Her marriage to James Madison Guye took place in March, 1893, and they were the parents of two sons, Clyde Victor and Harold William. Mr. Guye died seven months preceding his wife.
In addition to her two sons, Mrs. Guye is survived by one sister, Mrs. Martha Lytton, of Winterset, and four brothers, Albert, David, John and James.
The Rev. W. C. Porter conducted the funeral services at the home, Monday afternoon, November 10th, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.
More details of her life may be found in the mortuary column.
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