Sarah M. (Silverthorn) Silverthorn (1923)

JONES, NICHOLS, SILVERTHORN

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:04:42

The Stuart Herald
Stuart, Iowa
Friday, June 22, 1923
Page 6, Column 3

Mrs. O. A. Silverthorn died at her home here Monday night at the age of 76 years. She was born in Pennsylvania.

Mr. and Mrs. Silverthorn were married in 1866 near Iowa City, moving to Madison County in 1870. They moved to Adair county in 1876, living in Grand River township until six years ago when they moved to Greenfield.

She was the mother of four children, three of whom are living and were present at her funeral. They are A. D. Silverthorn of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Mabel Jones of Des Moines and Mrs. Allie Nichols of Fontanelle. Mrs. Silverthorn had been a Christian woman for many years and one whom her friends all loved. She was also a member of the W. R. C.

The funeral service was held Thursday from the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. W. H. Meredith and Rev. A. L. Weed.
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Transcriber's note: First name taken from obituary of her husband, Oscar.
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Coordinator's note: Maiden name taken from Johnson County, Iowa Marriage Record.

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