Catherine Moore Fulton 1843-1911

MOORE, FULTON, ROBINSON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/28/2004 at 08:40:47

Mrs. Henry Fulton.

Catherine Moore was born at Trenton, New Jersey, July 10, 1843, and came with her mother to Iowa in 1846, when she was three years old. She was identified with the early history of Iowa and witnessed the early struggles of the frontier settlements. Being the eldest of her mother’s children, she early in her life began to contribute to the families fund. With many others she was employed in the paper mills of Bentonsport, and by her industry and diligence was not only self sustaining, but contributed to the support of a younger sister and brother. She was a loving and filial daughter and was devoted to her mother’s comfort as long as she lived, and made smooth the pathway of her declining years.

When 19 yrs of age Catherine Moore was united in marriage to Henry Fulton, the event taking place Feb. 17, 1862, and for nearly a half century was his loving, helpful, faithful wife. To this union were born 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom are living and were present at her bedside when the end came. They are James, Noah, and William of Valley Junction and Hal, Mrs. Katie Robinson and Miss Minnie of Bentonsport.

For the past 35 yrs., Mrs. Fulton has been an invalid, having frequent attacks of rheumatism and stomach trouble but was able for the most of the time to attend to her home duties and cares. During the past year she was scarcely been free from pain. On the nigh of March 6, 1911, at 9:30 o’clock the summons came and she passed away, aged 67 yrs., 7 months and 26 days.

She early in life united with the M.E. church but owing to her invalid condition for many years was unable to attend church, but was ever consistent with her profession, and was ready to go when the summons came. Mrs. Fulton’s life was like an open book to her family, her neighbors and her friends. She was a loving, helpful and dutiful wife and gave her whole time to her home duties and she was one of God’s noble mothers.

She loved her children with a devotion that was beautiful to see and worthy of emulation. Her children’s well being and comfort were ever uppermost in her mind, and her children have a glorious heritage in the memory of her love. She was always kind and considerate of her neighbors and friends and was ever helpful to the poor. No poor person ever asked help in vain. What better tribute could be written, what epitaph could be engraved, a loving wife, a fond mother, a kind neighbor and a help to the poor.

The funeral was held at the family residence March 8, Rev. U.S. Kight of the M.E. church of Valley Junction assisted by Rev. Taylor of Bonaparte having charge of the services. Rev. Kight delivered in his sympathetic way in a very pleasing manner. By special request Mr. Sherman DeHart of Keosauqua sang the beautiful solo, “The Holy City.” The floral offerings were beautiful, the Order of Railway Car Men of Valley Junction sending a large wreath. The four sons and two grand-sons acted as pallbearers. The remains were laid to rest in the Bentonsport Cemetery.

Source: Entler Scrapbooks, vol. 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA