Rachel Ann (Yeagley) Garlinger (1896)

GARLINGER, YEAGLEY

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 5/23/2008 at 14:17:38

Winterset Reporter – October 15, 1896
Pg 8

Mrs. Thos. Garlinger Dead.

Mrs. Thomas Garlinger, of Union township, died Friday, October 9th. The funeral was conducted at the home on Sunday, by Rev. Stire, of Winterset. The high esteem in which the deceased was held was indicated by the large company of sympathizing friends who followed the remains to their final resting place.

Rachel Yeagley was born in Richmond, Jefferson county, Ohio, December 14th, 1812, and was married to Thos. Garliner April 14, 1841. They came to Iowa in 1855 and resided first in Crawford township, this county, then in Union township, the present home. At the age 0f 12 years she united with the M. E. church and was a faithful church and Sunday school worker until she lost her eye sight sixteen years ago. All through her affliction she was a faithful Christian. She sank to rest at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 9 days.

Note: Burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.