Maxson, Mrs. C. H. (Mayetta) 1857-1932

MAXSON, BARR

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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
June 7, 1932

RESIDENT HERE SINCE SIXTIES
MRS. C. H. MAXSON CAME TO PLYMOUTH COUNTY WHEN A CHILD

Mrs. C. H. Maxson, a resident of the county for sixty-three years, died at
her home in Akron May 26, at the age of 74 years. Her parents were among
the early settlers in Portland township.

Mayetta Barr was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, November 9, 1857.
When twelve years of age she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D.
Barr, to western Plymouth County, Iowa. This was in 1869, before the
establishment of Akron was even thought of, and had been a resident of this
section sixty three years, witnessing its development from practically a
wilderness. She was united in marriage with Charles H. Maxson on August 19,
1877. To this union were born eight children, three of whom preceded her in
death. There remain to mourn her departure, her husband; three sons, Charles
H. Jr. of Peoria, Ill.; Philip E., of Long Beach, Calif.; and Fay E. of
Watertown, S.D.; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Berlin and Mrs. A. D. Collingwood,
of Long Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren and a host of relatives and
friends. Mrs. Maxson was a real home maker, a kind and devoted wife and
mother, as well as a helpful, sympathetic friend and neighbor. Besides
rearing her own family, she assumed the task of raising seven grandchildren.
The community tenders its sympathy to the bereaved family.

Mrs. Maxson united with the Methodist Episcopal church early in life, later
united with the Church of Christ.

Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ on Friday afternoon,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. H. McDonald. Hymns were sung by a ladies
quartet. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.