Nancy Jane (Smith) Willhide (1839-1891)

SMITH, WILLHIDE, STOOPS

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/31/2016 at 21:42:40

From Nevada Representative April 1, 1891

Iowa Center.

....Mrs. Willhide after an illness of several weeks died Saturday morning, Mar. 28th, at her home three and a half miles east of town. Her age was 51 years, 4 months and 25 days. Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Dawson Sunday at 1 P. M. at this place. A husband and three married daughters mourn the loss of a dearly beloved wife and mother, and many friends and neighbors are saddened to part with one who was ever kind and hospitable to all. The large attendance at the funeral showed the high esteem in which she was regarded by her many friends....

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Nancy Jane Smith was the daughter of John W. Smith and Rachel Stoops and the wife of Joseph Alfred Willhide.