Christian, Margaret M. 1849-1927

CHRISTIAN, ROWSE

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 8/15/2014 at 07:52:09

The Grinnell (IA) Herald
March 8, 1927

MRS. G.M.
CHRISTIAN PASSES
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Was Leader in Grinnell Music Circles
and Rare and Talented Musician
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PASSED AWAY SUNDAY
AT THE AGE OF 78 YEARS.
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Funeral Services Were Held This Af-
ternoon From the Christian
Home.
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Margaret Rowse was born in Newport, Ky., Feb. 2, 1849, and died at her home in Grinnell, Iowa, March 6, 1927 at the age of 78 years, 1 mo., and (?) days. In early life the family moved to Davenport, where she lived until her coming to Grinnell with her husband in 1870.

She early gave evidence of being a fine musician and was sent to school in Boston where her talent and charm made her a welcome guest at many of the best and most cultured Boston homes. Her uncle, Samuel Rowse, was a famous portrait painter and leader in the American art school, comparable with Sir Joshua Reynolds and Gainsborough.

Under his tutelage she attracted the attention of Boston's cultured people and visited the homes of Longfellow, Emerson, Lowell and others.

Her marriage to Mr. Christian in 1869 resulted in bringing to this city this young woman who was to have such a strong influence upon the development of music here. Her death is a real loss and saddens the entire community.

The funeral services were held at the home this afternoon 2:30? o'clock conducted by the Rev. E.F. Bosworth assisted by Rev. E.M. Vittum.

Music was by the College String Quartet.

Bearers were Geo. H. Hamlin, J.? McMurray, I.S. Bailey, F.E Spaulding, Geo. R. Ross and E.H. Spaulding.