FITCH, Sarah Ann

HIPSHER, FITCH

Posted By: Inez jackson (email)
Date: 11/7/2004 at 22:36:02

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Glenwood Opinion- Tribune
Barlett, Iowa-(Special Corresspondence)
After intense suffering for many months, Mrs Hiram Fitch passed away at her home Wednesday, July 9th. She was born in Ohio, May 4th 1848, and was a little past 82 at the time of her death.
She was the mother of four children, Elonzo with whom she lived, Mrs. Rachel Kernes. of Plattsmouth, NE, Mrs James Hadden of Glenwood, and Mrs George Moore who preceded her in death years ago. She had 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Five sisters also mourn her death. Mrs. George Reafling, Mrs Glenn, Mrs Rachel Wilson all of this locality: Mrs McDowell of Vermillion, S.D. and Mrs Guthrie of Kearney, NE.
Mr and Mrs Fitch came to Mills county from Illinois, about 60 years agao, and were pioneers of this locality.
She was always of cheerful disposition, even though her suffering was almost unbearable and was almost helpless for two years.
Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Charles Aiken at Bartlett. Music was furnished by Mrs. Boyd McCrary, Mrs. Frank Vest and Louise Buckingham. Burial was in the Waubonsie Cenetery by the side of Mr. Fitch who had died several years ago.