MEEK, Mrs. Isaiah (Cynthia): 1827-1906

MEEK, INGELS, BOYER, MOORE, DANIEL

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Date: 7/19/2013 at 07:55:16

OBITUARY.
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MRS. ISAIAH MEEK.

Cynthia Ann Ingels was born near Galliopolis, Ohio, June 28, 1827. Died July 31 at 2:20 a m, 1906, aged 79 years, 1 month and 3 days.

At two years of age she with her parents came to Columbus, Ind., and there resided until she was fifteen years of age. On with the westward tide in 1842 they came to Iowa, settling on the Des Moines river two miles above Bentonsport at a place called Columbus, now non-existing.

At 17 years of age she was married to Mr. Isaiah Meek of this place, where she has lived 62 years. To them were born three sons and three daughters, Hugh, Kirk and Byron, and Mrs. T. W. Boyer of Bonaparte, Mrs. John S. Moore and Mrs. W. B. Daniel of Keokuk, all of whom are living.

Mr. Isaiah Meek preceded his wife in death 14 years ago last April.

The parents of Mr. Meek first came to Bonaparte July 31, 1837, 69 years ago, the parents on the wife's side five years later, 64 years ago, so that on both sides these people rank among the pioneers of the state.

Of the privations and hardships of these early settlers none of us may know, hence we cannot fully appreciate the consequent thus bequeathed us in the many superior advantages and privileges we now so much enjoy.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ingels was always a place for the Methodist Itinerant to lodge and rest, a home where the Methodist preacher found a welcome and made a preaching place, that being the time before school houses and churches.

Mr. Ingels himself was a Methodist exhorter who in those days held meetings and filled appointments of preaching in the absence of the minister in charge.

Reared in such a home it was but natural that this daughter should early incline to be religious, so it was that very early in life she untied with the Methodist Episcopal church to which faith and practice she has always adhered.

Mrs. Meek is the last one of ten children to depart this life, the last one preceding her, about two years ago.

The floral tributes were many and very beautiful, the corner where lay the body being a bank of roses, lilies and other hot house blossoms. One pretty piece in particular attracted the eye, tendered by the employes of the factory. The piece was in the shape of a broken column, massive and beautiful. Others deserve special mention.

The songs were beautiful and many of the selections were favorites of the deceased. The following composed the choir: Miss Florence Cresap, soprano; Mrs. Joe Whiteley, alto; Mssrs. Whitmore and Roberts, tenor and bass. Mrs. J.A. Johnson presided at the piano.

The pall bearers were Robt. Meek, G.A. Booth, Phil Whiteley, Elmer Meek, Cass Meek and Joe Johnson.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book, Page 157, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA