Clara E. (Sargeant) Abrahams (1930)

ABRAHAMS, SARGEANT

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Date: 2/6/2006 at 13:42:18

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 9, 1930
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Mrs. James Abrahams Dies

Mrs. James Abrahams, who had been in poor health for some time, died at her home in Douglas township on Sunday, January 5th. She was 69 years of age, having been born in Momence, Illinois, April 5, 1860. Mrs. Abrahams was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sargeant, and they came to Iowa in 1865, and located on a farm in Union township. Mr. Sargeant was a farmer, carpenter and wagonmaker, and continued at that trade here, until his eyesight, which was impaired in the Civil war, made it necessary for him to give up his work.

Mrs. Abrahams had many friends in the community. She was raised in this county, and in July, 1879, she was married to Mr. Abrahams. The couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary last summer, at their home. During all of their married life, they have resided on the one farm in Douglas township. In fact, Mr. Abrahams has resided on this farm since he came to the county in 1854.

Mrs. Abrahams had been in poor health for some time. She was taken to a Des Moines hospital several weeks ago, but no help could be given her, and she was brought back to her home here. The deceased is survived by her husband and their four children, all of this county: William, Walter, Leonard and Miss Laura. She also leaves two sisters and one brother, who reside in Washington, and one sister in Los Angeles, California.

Rev. H. L. Olmstead, pastor of the Winterset Church of Christ, and Rev. John T. Hall, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon, January 7th, at the Tidrick funeral home, and burial was made in the Winterset cemetery.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 16, 1930
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Mrs. James Abrahams

Mrs. Clara Abrahams, daughter of Levi and Rebecca Sargent, was born at Momence, Illinois, April 5, 1860, and passed away at her home, near Winterset, on January 5, 1930, at the age of 69 years and 9 months.

In the year, 1865, the family moved to Madison county, Iowa, locating in Union township. Mrs. Abrahams was one of a family of seven children, four of whom are still living. Two sisters and one brother living in Washington, and one sister in Los Angeles, California.

In July, 1879, she was united in marriage to James Abrahams. To this union were born four children: William, Walter, Leonard and Laura, of Winterset. These, with her husband and eleven grandchildren and many relatives and friends, cherish her memory.

Mrs. Abrahams united with the United Brethren church in her early girlhood and later placed her membership in the Winterset Church of Christ. She was a good Christian mother and her children will always remember and cherish the influence of a Christian mother.
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Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, January 16, 1930
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Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thomas and Mrs. Charles Blair went to Winterset Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Abrahams.

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