Martha Ella (Alton) Knight (1925)

ALTON, KNIGHT

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 12/12/2010 at 08:35:00

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 12, 1925
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Mrs. Ella Knight died at her home Saturday night about 9:45 o’clock, at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Knight had been in failing health since the death of her husband three years ago. A year ago, her eyesight failed, which sadly added to her afflictions. Her last illness extended over a period of three or four weeks.

She was a member of the Baptist church, also affiliated with the W.R.C. and Pythian Sisters, being a charter member of both organizations, and was quite active in these as long as her health permitted. Mrs. Knight has occupied the late home for more than forty years.

Of the immediate family, she leaves three sons and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton, were held on Tuesday afternoon. A more extended notice of her life appears elsewhere.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 12, 1925
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Martha Ella Alton was born in Alton, Ill., April 9, 1858. The family moved to Iowa and located near Osceola, when she was still a small girl.

She was married to Milton A. Knight in 1874. To this union were born four sons: Charles, now in the west; Otis of Chicago, Fay of Lorimor and Francis of Des Moines. Mr. Knight passed away in January, 1922.

She has been a member of the Baptist church for more than 30 years. She was a charter member of the Pythian Sisters and also a charter member of the Winterset Woman’s Relief Corps. She was for many years state conductor for this organization. A little more than a year ago, she lost her eyesight through sickness, and since then has been a constant sufferer. She was always a faithful mother, taking great pride in the care of her boys while they were growing to manhood. With all her outside activities, her home and family always came first.

She passed away on Feb. 7, 1925, aged 66 years, 9 months and 28 days. She leaves besides her four sons and their families, two sisters, two brothers and many friends.

Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton of the Methodist church.

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