Hannah Gertrude "Gertie" (Binns) Crawford (1908)
BINNS, CRAWFORD
Posted By: Treva Patterson
Date: 2/15/2007 at 09:44:09
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 7, 1908Hannah Gertrude Binns was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, October 11, 1878, and died in Pueblo, Colorado, April 27, 1908, aged 29 years, 6 months and 16 days.
The subject of this sketch came to Middle River, Madison county, Iowa, in February 1879. All the remainder of her life was spent in this community except the last seven months which were spent in Pueblo, Colorado, in the hope of restoring her failing health. She was married to Ellis Crawford, Feb. 18, 1903. The deceased was converted in early childhood and united with the M.E. church, at Middle River, Iowa, of which she remained a faithful member until death. As long as her health permitted it, she was ever ready and willing to do all she could in church and Sunday School work. She was an obedient child, a true sister, and a kind, loving wife. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, father and mother, (Benjamin Shaw and Emaline Kentfield Binns), two sisters, four brothers and a great host of friends. Her sweet disposition won for her many friends wherever she went. Even in Pueblo, where she lived during the last few months of her life, she had won a great many warm friends. She took to her bed the middle of February, and though never able to be up again, bore her affliction with true christian fortitude. Her deep religious nature was indicated by her last world, "Will there be any stars in my crown".
The funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams, a former pastor, and the pastor, Rev. C. E. Trueblood, were held in the Middle River M. E. church, Friday, May 1, 1908. The interment was in the Roberts Cemetery in Adair County.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
May 1908MIDDLE RIVER
Died at her home in Pueblo, Col., April 28, 1908, Mrs. Gertie Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Binns. Her remains were brought back to Winterset and the funeral was held at the M. E. church at Middle River of which she was a faithful member and good worker. About two years ago her health broke down but she was always cheerful and had a kind word for everybody. Her husband took her to Colorado about seven months ago in hopes of benefiting her health but she continued to grow worse until death claimed her. She was 29 years of age.
Rev. Trueblood and Rev. Williams, former pastors, conducted the funeral services and she was tenderly laid to rest in the Roberts cemetery. Her husband and family have the sympathy of the entire community.
________________________The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, April 30, 1908
Page 2Local Tips
Mrs. Ellis Crawford died at her home in Pueblo, Colo., Tuesday and the remains arrived here this morning. She was a daughter of B. S. Binns, of Webster township. The funeral will occur Friday.
________________________The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 7, 1908
Page 3Middle River
Died, at her home in Pueblo, Col., April 28, 1908, Mrs. Gertie Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shaw Binns. Her remains were brought back to Winterset and the funeral was held at the M.E. church at Middle River of which she was a faithful member and a good worker. About two years ago her health broke down but she was always cheerful and had a kind word for everybody. Her husband took her to Colorado about seven months ago in hopes of benefiting her health but she continued to grow worse until death claimed her. She was 29 years of age. Rev. Trueblood and Rev. Williams, her former pastor, conducted the funeral services and she was tenderly laid to rest in the Roberts cemetery. Her husband and family have the sympathy of the entire community.
________________________The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 7, 1908
Page 3Obituary
Hannah Gertrude Binns was born in Oskaloosa, Mahaska county, Iowa, Oct. 11th, 1878. She moved with her parents to Middle River, in February 1879. She was married to Ellis Crawford, February 18th, 1903. She departed this life April 27th, 1908 at the age of 29 years, 6 months and 16 days at her home in Pueblo, Colo. She was converted in early childhood and united with the M.E. church at Middle River, Ia., and remained a faithful member till the last. She was ever ready and willing to do her duty as long as health would permit.
She was a kind, loving wife, an obedient child and a true sister.
She leaves to mourn her loss, husband, father and mother, two sisters and four brothers, besides a host of friends. Her sweet disposition won for her many friends wherever she went. She spent all her life in this community except the last seven months, which owing to ill health, were spent in Colorado. She took her bed the middle of February and although never able to be up again she bore it all patiently till God called her home.
The funeral services which were conducted by the Rev. W. W. Williams, a former pastor, and Rev. Trueblood, the pastor, were held in the Middle River M. E. church, Friday, May 1st, 1908. The interment was in the Roberts cemetery.
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