Susanna Kerrihard 1818-1893

KERRIHARD

Posted By: Sara Patton (email)
Date: 2/13/2003 at 17:01:48

Susanna Fitzgerald Kerrihard

Red Oak Newspaper (Paper and date not shown, ca. 5 Dec 1893)
"On Thanksgiving day at 4:30 in the afternoon, Mrs. W. H. Kerrihard died at the home of her daughter in Plattsmouth, Neb. She was out there on a visit and had caught cold which terminated in her death. She was brought home for burial. Her funeral took place last Sunday at 2 o'clock. The services, conducted by Rev. A. B. Buckner, were at the home of her son, H. C. Kerrihard. There was a large number of neighbors and friends present. The choir sang first "Nearer my God to Thee." After prayer by the pastor there was another song, "Rock of Ages." Then came the sermon. The text was "Let me die the death of the righteous: let my last end be like his." The deceased was born Feb. 23, 1818, in Union county Pennsylvania. Her maiden name was Susan Fitzgerald. In 1842 she was married to W. H. Kerrihard. In 1854 they moved to Davenport, Iowa, where they resided until 1860 when they came to Red Oak, which has since been the home of the family. The husband of the deceased died in January, 1881. She leaves six children, three sons and three daughters, all of whom were at the funeral excepting a daughter at Boone, Iowa. She was one of the first to join the M.E. church at this place and has been a faithful worker in church matters all through her life."

From Red Oak, IA newspaper–date and title unknown.

ca Dec 7 1893

"Mrs. W. H. Kerrihard, mother of H. C. Kerrihard, of this city, died at the home of her daughter at Plattsmouth, Neb., where she had gone on a visit, Thursday, November 30, 1893. She was brought home and interred in the Red Oak cemetery last Sabbath afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by her pastor Rev. A. B. Buckner, of the Methodist Church.

The deceased was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, February 23, 1818. In 1842 she was married to W. H. Kerrihard, and in the year 1854 moved with her husband and family to Davenport, Iowa, remaining there until 1860 when they came to Montgomery county. Her husband departed this life January 7, 1881. Mrs. Kerrihard was one of the first to join the Methodist Church in Red Oak, remaining a true and faithful member up to the time of her death. She was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive her -three sons and three daughters[sic]."

Red Oak Sun, Dec. 8, 1893

"Died While on a Visit

"Mrs. Susan Fitzgerald Kerrihard, mother of Henry Kerrihard and Mrs. R. Watkins, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Stratton, at Plattsmouth, Neb., on Nov. 30, from heart disease. Mrs. Kerrihard was in her 76th year, and had been a highly esteemed resident of Red Oak for nearly 35 years. She was born in Union county, Pa., Feb. 23, 1818, was married to Wm. H. Kerrihard in 1842, moved to Davenport, this state, in 1854, and came to Red Oak in 1860. Her husband died Jan. 7, 1880. She was one of the first members of the Red Oak M. E. church. Mrs. Kerrihard was the mother of eight children, six of whom are living, three sons and three daughters, three in Iowa and three in Nebraska. The funeral services were held at her home in Red Oak on Sunday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. A.B. Buckner. The attendance of friends was large. There were present at the funeral Mr. And Mrs. John Stratton from Plattsmouth, Neb., Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Kerrihard from Ashland, Neb., and Mr. And Mrs. Thos. Kerrihard from Greenwood, Neb."