Sarah A. Mathews Chaffin (1871-1901)

MATHEWS, CHAFFIN

Posted By: Gail and Dennis Bell
Date: 5/28/2005 at 10:22:42

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, November 7, 1901, page 4, column 2. "Local News. -….Friends of Mrs. Geo. Chaffin, living in this vicinity, were pained to learn of her death, which occurred at her home near Lake Okoboji last Friday. Mrs. Chaffin was reared on a farm north of here, being the daughter of Wm. Matthews, Sr., and had a host of friends in this neighborhood. The funeral was held Sunday and the remains laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near their home in the northern part of the state. The TRIBUNE unites with all the friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved relatives."

THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, November 14, 1901, page 10, column 4. "OBITUARY. - Died at her home in Okoboji township, Dickinson county, Iowa, on Friday, November 1, 1901, of pulmonary affection**, Mrs. George Chaffin, aged thirty years and six months. Sarah A. Mathews was born near Iowa Center, Story county, Iowa, April 30, 1871. Early in life she revealed a love for and took an active part in Sunday school work. In 1890 she consecrated her life to Jesus and united with the Evangelical church in Iowa Center, of which she was a member until her decease. On January 8, 1891 she was married to George Chaflin. As the result of this union four children, all boys, were given to bless and brighten the home. In the spring of 1899 the family moved to Dickinson county, where they have since resided. For the past few months Mrs. Chaflin has suffered from failing health; two weeks ago pneumonia set in and terminated her earthly career, November 1, 1901, at the age of thirty years and six months. Her husband, four sons, father, three sisters and two brothers survive her. Her beautiful life, reflected in the duties of a loving wife, devoted mother and consistent follower of the lowly Nazarene, will long be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church on Sabbath morning, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. G. Johnson. That which was mortal was placed in its last resting place in Okoboji cemetery, the spirit having returned to God who gave it. Farewell, beloved and cherished friend, Each pleasant by-gone hour Still lingers near me as of old. With true and changless** power. Thy faith and hope, thy patient trust, Thy words of gentle cheer Float o'er my spirit strangly still, And brings thee ever near." **Editorial note - the spelling used is from the original newspaper article.