DODGE, Lorinda M. (Willard) 1822-1898

WILLARD, DODGE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 2/14/2010 at 18:09:40

Lorinda M. (Willard) Dodge, 1822-1898(?)

Lorinda M. Willard was born in Richfield, Ohio, March 9, 1822. In 1843 she was married to Horace K. Dodge, and in 1864 they moved to Mitchell County, Iowa.

To them were born seven children, of which four are still living: Mrs. Harriet R. Thurston, Mandan, North Dakota, Arthur M. Dodge, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Edgar C. Dodge, St. Louis, Missouri, and Mrs. Mary E. Starr, St. Louis, Missouri.

In 1869 Mr. Dodge died and about eight years ago she moved to St. Louis, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Starr, where she after a short sickness she went to rest January 27, 1898, age 76 years, 10 months, 18 days.

In her early life she gave her heart to God and at the time of her death was a member of the Congregational Church of St. Louis.

Four grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, besides numerous friends mourn her loss.

[Source: Mitchell County Press-News or Mason City Globe Gazette]

Transcribed 2002 by Marilyn O'Connor