Elizabeth (Hiestand) Craig (1809-1880)

HIESTAND, HEISTAND, CRAIG

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 9/3/2014 at 22:45:14

From Ames newspaper October 31, 1879

At her home near Bloomington, Story County, Iowa, in the seventieth year of her age, Mrs. Elizabeth Craig. She was born in Ohio in the year 1809. Was married to Mr. P. R. Craig in the year 1831. She came to Iowa with her husband in the year 1853, when this country was new, and there were but few people in Story County. She was converted in her youth, and joined the United Brethren Church. Her life corresponded with her profession. She was a good neighbor, a loving mother, a faithful wife. Her funeral was largely attended by her neighbors and friends. She died in peace. S.