Mary Hannah (FISHER) BLACK, 1879-1927

FISHER, BLACK, CARLSON

Posted By: Volunteer-Betty Hootman
Date: 6/16/2012 at 13:49:49

MRS. C. E. BLACK

Mary Hannah, daughter of Charles and Phebe Fisher. Was born December 7, 1879, in Van Buren county, Iowa, and departed this life January 3, 1927 at Ottumwa, Iowa, at the age of 47 years and 26 days, where she succumbed to an operation performed two days before.

On May 11, 1899, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Black. To this union three sons and three daughters were born: Janet, Florence Carlson, Ross, Helen, Robert, Edgar. There is also one granddaughter, Hazel Marie Carlson. All remain with her husband to mourn the departure of this beloved wife and mother, together with her two sisters and four brothers. Her parents have preceded her in death.

On Thanksgiving eve, 1908, she gave herself to her Savior and was baptized into His name the same hour of the night by Elder Nickleson, who was conducting meetings at the Christian church in Milton, Iowa, at that time. She remained faithful to the profession until called home.

Her main affection was her family and her home and she was beloved by all who knew her.

The funeral service was conducted at her home Jan, 4, 1927, by E. L. Nickle and wife of Keosauqua, Ia., and interment in Milton cemetery.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Scrapbook A, page 411, Keosauqua Public Library; Keosauqua, IA