Malinda Frances (Propst) Dawson (1836-1896)

PROPST, DAWSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/2/2011 at 20:05:17

From Story County Watchman August 7, 1896

DIED.--Friday evening, July 31, 1896, at her home in the south-eastern part of Nevada township, Malinda Francis, wife of J. M. Dawson. She was a native of West Virginia, but had lived most of her married life in McLean county, Ill. The family moved to this county four years ago. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. Horswell Sunday and was largely attended by a sympathizing public. Nine of her children were present at the obsequies. She was from womanhood a loyal and worthy member of the M. E. church, and passed away fully trusting in the Savior of men.