EASTMAN, Sarah (Workman) 1854-1936

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EASTMAN, Sarah (Workman) 1854-1936

WORKMAN, EASTMAN, SHRODE

Posted By: County Coordinator (kermit)
Date: 4/10/2010 at 00:27:29

#1:
MRS. SARAH EASTMAN
DIED AT MCINTIRE AT
ADVANCED AGE OF 81
Mrs. Sarah Eastman, who had lived in the McIntire vicinity for 65 years, died at her home there on Sunday at the age of 81 years.
Mrs. Eastman was born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and came to McIntire with her parents when 16 years of age, finishing her education there.
Her marriage to Solon Eastman took place at McIntire, and they settled on a farm nearby.
Of their children, two survive: Amos of San Diego, Calif., and Durwood, of McIntire.
In spite of her advanced age, Mrs. Eastman lived in her own home, and until lately was able to care for it herself.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at her home at McIntire, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Garrett, pastor of the Riceville Methodist church, and burial was made in the Riverside cemetery, Riceville.
MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS, April 23, 1936
(KK)
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Sarah (Workman) Eastman, 1854-1936
Sarah Workman was born in Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin, June 20, 1854. When she was four years old, her parents were killed in an accident, and she made her home with her sister, Kate. When she was 16, a brother came to Riceville to the home of their sister, Mrs. Barbara Shrode.
On June 4, 1872, she was united in marriage to Solon Eastman at Northfield, Minnesota. To this union five children were born.
Surviving her are two sons, Amos, of San Diego, California, who cheered his mother by a recent visit, and Derwood [or Durwood], who resided nearby and whose almost daily visits were a source of comfort to her. There are also six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Ethel Elwood, Bert and Jesse, with their father, preceded her in death.
On January 9, 1887, during the ministry of the Rev. L.S. Cooley, she united with the Methodist church of McIntire, Iowa.
Funeral services were held from the late home, southwest of McIntire, Wednesday, April 22, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. F.M. Garrett. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery at Riceville.
[Mitchell County Press]
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Submitted to IaGenWeb 2004, Merri Cross
Note: I am not a relative. I found this in a scrapbook, dated 1936.
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NOTES:
Based on the information above, Sarah died on Sunday, April 20, 1936.
(KK)

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Obituary: #1: MRS. SARAH EASTMAN DIED AT MCINTIRE AT ADVANCED AGE OF 81 Mrs. Sarah Eastman, who had lived in the McIntire vicinity for 65 years, died at her home there on Sunday at the age of 81 years. Mrs. Eastman was born in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and came to McIntire with her parents when 16 years of age, finishing her education there. Her marriage to Solon Eastman took place at McIntire, and they settled on a farm nearby. Of their children, two survive: Amos of San Diego, Calif., and Durwood, of McIntire. In spite of her advanced age, Mrs. Eastman lived in her own home, and until lately was able to care for it herself. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at her home at McIntire, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Garrett, pastor of the Riceville Methodist church, and burial was made in the Riverside cemetery, Riceville. MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS, April 23, 1936 (KK) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah (Workman) Eastman, 1854-1936 Sarah Workman was born in Spring Valley, Rock County, Wisconsin, June 20, 1854. When she was four years old, her parents were killed in an accident, and she made her home with her sister, Kate. When she was 16, a brother came to Riceville to the home of their sister, Mrs. Barbara Shrode. On June 4, 1872, she was united in marriage to Solon Eastman at Northfield, Minnesota. To this union five children were born. Surviving her are two sons, Amos, of San Diego, California, who cheered his mother by a recent visit, and Derwood [or Durwood], who resided nearby and whose almost daily visits were a source of comfort to her. There are also six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ethel Elwood, Bert and Jesse, with their father, preceded her in death. On January 9, 1887, during the ministry of the Rev. L.S. Cooley, she united with the Methodist church of McIntire, Iowa. Funeral services were held from the late home, southwest of McIntire, Wednesday, April 22, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. F.M. Garrett. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery at Riceville. [Mitchell County Press] ------------------- Submitted to IaGenWeb 2004, Merri Cross Note: I am not a relative. I found this in a scrapbook, dated 1936. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES: Based on the information above, Sarah died on Sunday, April 20, 1936. (KK)
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