Jane Forbes Weiher 1825-1910

WEIHER, FORBES, WATTS, STEDMAN, STEDMAN, WHITE, EWING, MCCAIN, HARDESTY

Posted By: Volunteer: Roxanne Riggan
Date: 2/3/2012 at 19:05:05

Jane Forbes Weiher

Jane Forbes, was born March 1825, and died at the home of her grandchildren, Alden and Olive Watts, April 21, 1910 at the good old age of 85 years, I month, and 7 days. She came to America from, Londonderry, Ireland in the year 1849, and has continued to live at or near Bonaparte until her death.

She was married to Augustus Weiher September 17th 18__ who preceded her to the heavenly ____about 19 years ago. They were blessed with eight children, five daughters and three sons. Wm. M. Weiher, Mrs. C C. Stedman, and Mrs. Thomas White of Bonaparte. John F. Weiher, of Ewing, Mo. Mrs. J. W. McCain of Franklin, Iowa Lewis C. Weiher of Minn. And Mrs. F Hardesty of Jacksonville, Pa. who was too far away to be expected. The oldest daughter Sarah passed to that shining shore nearly 10 years ago.

Two daughters, one son and three grandchildren were at the bed side when death came. She was conscious a short time before the end came and bid those around her bedside good bye in the best way she could. There were some we know she missed 2 sons and 2 daughters who were unable to reach here in time.

Dear Mother will be missed in our homes for she was ever good and true.
She united with the Methodist Church in the year 1858. Was a devoted Christian always willing to do what she could. She leaves to mourn her loss seven children , twenty-one grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral at Story Chapel April 21 at 2 p.m. by Rev. L G. Cummins.

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Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Scrapbook A, page 317, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA