Mrs. F. O. Shepherd ~ 1841-1910

SHEPHERD, MCCRACKEN, BALES

Posted By: Volunteer - Rhonda Rankin Rowe
Date: 2/19/2002 at 10:20:35

Hannah Jane McCracken was born in the state of Ohio, March 22, 1841 and removed to this state when but a child. She was united in marriage to F. O. Shepherd August 22, 1860. Six children were born to them four of whom are still living. One son E. N. Shepherd of College View, Neb.; Mrs. I. N. Bales of Portland, Ore.; and Carrie and Bertha who were always with her. At the age of 15 she united with the M. E. church and remained a consistant member of that denomination until 1878 when she united with the Seventh-day Adventist denomination in which faith she died aged 69 years 3 months 3 days.

Funeral services were held at her late home at 2:30 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. H. Taylor of Bonaparte, with interment in Bentonsport cemetery.

[Note: Handwitten on Entler clipping "6-25-1910"]

2nd Source: Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 5, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA