BABBITT, Azubia I. (1853 – 1913)

BABBITT, MATEER, WEAKS, CALLISON, DINSMORE

Posted By: Barry Mateer (email)
Date: 2/6/2015 at 22:31:41

Azubia Iambia Babbitt

Azubia I., daughter of James and Mary A. Babbitt was born in Fulton County, Illinois, Feb. 15, 1853, and died at her home in Mills County, Malvern, Iowa, Sunday evening, April 27, 1913.

She was married to Hugh M. Babbitt, Feb. 11, 1872. Ten children were born to them, four of whom are living; Lena F. Weaks of Emerson, Pear D. Mateer of Havelock, Neb., Oliver Glenn Babbitt of Lewis, Iowa and Lula of Malvern, Iowa.

At her marriage they made their home at St. Augustine, Illinois, for three years and in the year 1875 moved to Iowa where they have since resided, the last few years having been spent near Malvern. During her girlhood she was converted and joined the Disciples Church with which she was affiliated until she moved to Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Babbitt united with the Christian Church at Malvern, Iowa some years ago during a meeting held by evangelist Jesse.

It seems remarkable that each of the four brothers of Mr. Babbitt has been bereft of his wife and his one sister of her husband. Mrs. Babbitt’s passing means that each of the six children has lost their companion in life.

Mrs. Babbitt is well known in the community and her departure has brought sorrow to many. She exemplified her faith in Christ as a true and loving mother, a loyal wife and a friend and neighbor.

Mr. Babbitt and family desires through the columns of the Leader to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation of the many kindnesses and sympathy shown them in their hour of bereavement.

Malvern Leader May 1, 1913

Death of Mrs. H.M. Babbitt

Mrs. H.M. Babbitt, one of Mills County’s well-known residents passed away at her home northwest of town, Sunday evening after a brief illness. She had been in poor health for some time past but not serious until recently.

The funeral as held from the Christian Church Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 and was largely attended by friends from all over the eastern part of the county by whom she was well and favorably known. A special choir, Messrs. R.W. Criswell and Fred Stone and Mesdames A.E. Cook and James Kinney with Mrs. F.E. Green, as pianist sang. Rev. Earnst Molloy the pastor preached the sermon, giving an earnest, helpful sympathetic talk. The pall bearers were O.M. Ogden and two of Mr. Babbitt’s brothers – J.I. Babbitt and W.M. Babbitt; two of Mrs. Babbitt’s brothers, W.W. and Edwin Babbitt and a brother-in-law, W.B. Callison.

The relatives from a distance attending the funeral were: S.J. Babbitt, J.I. Babbitt, W.W. Babbitt of St. Augustine, Ill.; W.M. Babbitt of Victor, Kansas; W.B. Callison and daughter of Winterset, Iowa, Mrs. H.B. Dinsmore of Corydon, Iowa, Mrs. Henderson of Omaha, Mrs. Goodrich of Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Neff of Omaha, Kenneth and Keith Butler of Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mateer of Havelock, Nebr., Glenn Babbitt and wife of Lewis, Iowa, and Edwin Babbitt of St. Augustine, Illinois.