Nancy Ellen (Creger) Porter (1908)

CREGER, FLORY, GREY, PORTER

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson
Date: 7/22/2004 at 20:06:59

The Winterset Madisonian
Thursday, February 27, 1908
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Nancy Ellen Creger, daughter of John and Mahala Creger, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, October 23, 1833, the third of a family of seven children, and departed this life January 31, 1908 after a brief illness of pleurisy which terminated in brain hemorrhage and paralysis, aged 71 years, 3 months and 8 days.

At the early age of sixteen she was united in marriage to John C. Porter, who, fourteen years ago preceded her to their final home. To this union were born fifteen children, ten of whom reached the age of maturity. The eldest, a daughter, Jennie, died May 19, 1884. The remaining nine, all of which, except one son, were present at the funeral are: Mrs. M. O. Flory, of Ft. Worth, Texas, Edgar C. of Bridgeport, Nebraska, Mrs. M. H. Grey, of Oakland, Iowa, Samuel R., of Lusk, Wyoming, Winfield S., Fletcher R., William A., Mrs. F. P. Rundall and Miss Iva, of Truro, Iowa. She is also survived by three sisters, a brother, thirty-five grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

In the year 1853, she, with her husband, emigrated to Poweshiek county, Iowa, where they lived for two years, after which they moved to Madison county and settled on the farm, at present owned and operated by their oldest son, Winfield. She had the true spirit of the pioneer's wife and endured the toil and hardships of the early settlers with patience and cheerfulness. Several years prior to the death of her husband, they moved to Truro where she has since resided, her youngest daughter, Miss Iva, remaining with her as the comfort and company of her last years, which were passed in peace and plenty in the midst of loving relatives, a large circle of friends and blessed church privileges, calling to mind the promise that "At evening time it shall be light."

At the age of fourteen she accepted Christ as her Saviour and her entire life has been a shining example of true Christian faith. Her seat in the church was scarcely ever vacant and many will miss her warm hearty hand clasp and kindly works of greeting. Always quiet, unassuming, with that unselfishness and gentleness of christian character, which endeared her to all with whom she associated, she was never happier than when sacrificing her own pleasure, to advance those of others. No one doubted her sincerity. She was loved by all and was dearest to those who knew her best.

The funeral was conducted at the church by her pastor, Rev. L. B. Carpenter, and interment took place in the Truro cemetery.
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The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 6, 1908
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An Early Settler Passes Away

Nancy E. Creger was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio Oct. 23, 1833, and departed this life Jan. 31, 1908, after a brief illness of about ten days of pleurisy which terminated in brain hemorrhage and paralysis, aged 74 years, 3 months and 8 days.

She was united in marriage to John C. Porter in 1848, who preceded her some 14 years to the beyond. They came to Madison county in 1854.

To this union were born 15 children, 10 of whom reached the age of maturity. The oldest, a daughter, died in 1884. The others, except one son were present at the funeral, which was held from the M.E. church at Truro Monday at 11:00 a.m. and interment was made at the Truro cemetery.

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