Morrison, Matilda ("Tillie") (Mrs. William) 1874-1956

MORRISON, RODDEN

Posted By: Janet Brown - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/7/2013 at 16:45:52

From the Thursday, June 7, 1956 Hawarden Independent:

Former Ireton Resident Dies

Ireton, Ia.— Matilda Rodden Morrison, 82, former resident of Ireton, died May 26 at Modesto, Calif., after a long illness.

She was born at Galena, Ill., in 1874 and was married to William Thomas Morrison at Ireton. The family moved to Modesto 30 years ago.

Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Ireton Rebekah Lodge many years. Mr. Morrison, who died several years ago, was school janitor for many years.

Poster's note: According to "Ireton, A Proud Heritage, 1882-1982", Mrs. Morrison was known as "Tillie".