Margaret A. Arnold (1916)
ARNOLD
Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 4/12/2007 at 14:51:00
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 8, 1916
Page 1Aged Resident Passes Away
Mrs. Margaret A. Arnold died on Tuesday, March 7th at the advanced age of 92 years and 6 months. She was a native of Pennsylvania, marrying D. J. Arnold in 1840. In 1842 the family went to Ohio, thence in Indiana three years later and on to Des Moines in 1864. Winterset became their home in 1889, Mr. Arnold dying in 1892.
For fifteen years she has been living with Mrs. J. D. Holbrook in a pleasant and congenial comradeship. She suffered a stroke of paralysis a week ago, resulting fatally yesterday. Out of a family of seven children, only one son living in Des Moines and a daughter living in Los Angeles survive her. She leaves as descendants, seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 at the Baptist church.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, March 22, 1916MRS. MARGARET A. ARNOLD
The death of Mrs Margaret A. Arnold, Tuesday, March 7th, removed a most unusual character from our community. Although Mrs. Arnold had attained the unusual age of over 90 years, her mind was perfectly clear and her judgment still excellent. In spite of her years she gained and retained to her death a large circle of friends who esteemed her highly.
With Harry Holbrook's mother, Mrs. Arnold had kept house, caring for their little garden and contributing a picture of delight in their happy friendship and thrifty industry, which the neighbors will sorely miss this coming spring.
Mrs. Arnold was born in Alleghany county, Maryland, Aug. 5, 1823. She was married to D. J. Arnold in 1840. Mr. Arnold passed away in 1892. Seven children were born to them: five sons and two daughters. In 1843 the family moved to Ohio and from there to Indiana in 1846. In 1854 they removed to Winterset and in 1889 to Winterset. In 1901, after many vicissitudes, Mrs. Arnold found a haven with Mrs. Holbrook whose son, Harry Holbrook generously included in his provision for his own mother for the last 15 years.
Mrs. Arnold had been a faithful member of the Baptist church for a great many years and continued to attend divine service when her extreme age made it nearly impossible for her to walk the distance.
The funeral service was held in the Baptist church March 9th, her pastor, Rev. Frederick Donovan conducting the service. Rev. J. S. Corkey was also present and spoke a few words. Interment was made at the Rock City cemetery. A granddaughter of Mrs. Arnold was present from Kansas City.
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