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Mary Elizabeth Trotters Persinger Rutledge 1849 - 1931

TROTTERS, PERSINGER, RUTLEDGE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 8/8/2019 at 22:42:38

Onawa Democrat
27 August 1931

Mary Elizabeth Trotters was born near Harlan, Iowa, Dec. 15, 1849 and passed away at her home In Onawa, Iowa, August 19, 1931 age 81 years, 8 months and 4 days.

In early women-hood she was married to Morgan Persinger. To this union seven children were born, three of whom died in infancy. Three daughters survive here death: Mrs. William H. Ferria of Maple Landing, Iowa, Mrs. Jennie Thurman of Onawa and Mrs. Joe Holcomb of Onawa. Another daughter, Mrs. John Fuller of Blencoe, Iowa preceded her in death Nov 4, 1923.

In January, 1886, her husband Morgan Persinger passed away.

October 10, 1888 she was united In marriage to Amos W. Rutledge. To this union 1 child was born, Fred of Onawa, who survives her death. She is also survived by her husband, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren besides a number of near relatives and a host of friends.

In her early life she united with the Adventist church of Onawa and remained a faithful believer and devoted member until her death.

Both of her husbands, Mr. Persinger and Mr. Rutledge were Civil War veterans.

She was a faithful wife, and a loving mother and a friend and neighbor to all in need.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Friday morning at 10 o’clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. Orval E. Walker.


 

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