Byrne, Elizabeth Ann (Mrs. Michael) 1831-1917

BYRNE, ANDREWS, MATTHEWS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/18/2017 at 05:08:53

Byrne, Elizabeth Ann born 18 Oct 1831 died 11 Jul 1917 mother buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Ireton IA as listed in the Sioux County IA cemetery Index.

In the 1900 census Elizabeth Ann Byrne age 67 born Oct 1833 England living in Reading Sioux IA, came to UsA in 1848. She was the mother of 3 living children in 1900.

She was Elizabeth Ann Andrews see Michael’s obit for further family information.

Alton Democrat of July 21, 1917
The funeral of Mrs. M. Bryne was last Saturday at 2 o’clock from the house and conducted by Rev. G. W. Simpson who came from Okoboij for the purpose . A large crowd of friends and meighbore were present to hear the sympathetic words of the sermon and to testify to the high esteem in which Grandma Byrne was held by all who knew her. A list of those present accompanied the article

Note: An ancestry.com report lists Elizabeth A. Andrews born 18 Oct 1831 England died 11 July 1917 Ireton IA. She was the daughter of Samuel Andrews 1798-1843 and Elizabeth Matthews 1798-1869. Elizabeth and Michael were married 2 Feb 1857 in Grant county WI. Sons Hugh, Alfred and Joseph were listed.