Kezia (Jones) Whitaker (1802-1888)

JONES, WHITAKER, HOSKINS

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/18/2015 at 20:06:39

From Nevada Representative May 30, 1888

Died.

At the house of her daughter, Mrs. Hoskins, between Nevada and Iowa Center, on Thursday, May 24, 1888, Kezia Jones Whitaker, in the 87th year of her age. She was born in Juniata Co., Pa.; married Samuel Whitaker in 1836; came to Iowa in 1865; came to Story Co., where the remainder of her life was spent, most of the time on the old home place in Nevada Tp. She was left a widow in 1877 by the death of her husband. Three of her children, Thomas, Samuel and Mrs. Hoskins, live in the old neighborhood. The remaining son, D. J. Whitaker removed to Kansas about one year ago, and was not present at the funeral. She was a good Christian woman, loved by all who knew her. The remains were buried at Iowa Center, sermon by Rev. R. A. Ferguson. Rev. W. J. Hahn also assisted in the services, which were largely attended.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: "Mrs. Hoskins" was Sarah (Whitaker) Hoskins, wife of Oliver Hoskins. "D. J. Whitaker" was Deacon John Whitaker.