Sophia (Battice) Stephenson (1923)

BATTICE, BLANCHARD, FRANCE, PREECE, SMITH, STEPHENSON

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 12/14/2013 at 07:31:43

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 29, 1923
Page 7

Sophia Battice was born in England Aug. 21, 1839 and passed away at her home in Winterset, March 19, 1923 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 28 days. Her early life was spent in England, Mrs. Stephenson coming to New York in June, 1855.

She was united in marriage to Frederick Stephenson, June 13, 1857. To this union five children were given, all surviving the parents and living in the following places: Mrs. Jennie V. France of Winterset, Mrs. Louise E. Preece of Canada, Mrs. Fannie Caroline Smith of Macksburg, Wm. R. Stephenson of Patterson and James F. Stephenson of Cooper, Iowa. One brother, William Battice of Winterset, one sister, Mrs. Sarah A. Blanchard of Odell, Ill.; two nephews and 17 grandchildren and many other relatives and friends mourn the loss of the deceased.

Mrs. Stephenson was one of those heroic women of civil war times and gave her services freely as a nurse during the conflict. To be able to alleviate suffering and misery was a great comfort to her. She cherished her war record to the last.

She united with the M.E. church in Winterset under the pastorate of Rev. Cable and remained faithful to the end. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. J. Shenton.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, March 22, 1923
Page 1, Column 7

Death of Mrs. S. Stephenson

Mrs. Sophia Stephenson died on Monday morning March 15th at her home on East Benton street. Her health had been failing for ten years necessitating constant care on the part of her relatives and friends. Her condition for the past several weeks had been grave.

Mrs. Stephenson came from England to America in 1855. After the civil war began she entered the service of her country as a nurse going to the front with New York troops.

In 1857 she married Frederick Stephenson. Three daughters and two sons survive their mother. William Battis, a brother of this city and sister are left of her family. Mrs. Stephenson was past 83 years of age and had lived in Madison county for over 50 years.

Funeral services were held at home on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. D.J. Shenton officiating. Burial took place in the Baptist Cemetery northeast of Winterset.

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