Mollie Benton 1889-1893

BENTON, KEYSOR

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 5/25/2008 at 14:47:32

Scrapbook; Poweshiek Co. Iowa Gene. Society

BENTON--Died May 27, 1893 Mollie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Benton, of membraneous croup, aged 4 years, 4 months and 3 days.

The funeral services were held at the Southside church Sabbath afteranoon and a very large number of relatives and friends were in attendance. Rev. Mr. Moomaw spoke feelingly of the young life that had departed and pointed the parents to a hope beyond. In their affliction the parents have the sympathy of all. Mollie was born Jan. 24, 1889 in Malcom twp.

Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many kind neighbors and friends who assisted us in our late bereavement. We want to especially tender our thanks to those who in an hour of danger were so willing to lend us their aid and sympathy.

Mr. and Mrs. Emery Benton.