Nancy Whittson Humphrey 1852-1919

WHITTSON, HUMPHREY

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/14/2005 at 16:42:24

MRS. WILLIAM HUMPHREY

Nancy J. Whittson was born in Scotland county, Missouri, October 28, 1853, and died at the home of her son A.K. Humphrey near Milton, Iowa, March 8, 1919, at the age of 66 years, 4 months and 10 days. January, 1872, she was united in marriage to William Humphrey, who preceeded her in death two years ago. To this union was born six children, five boys and one girl, all of whom are living. Bess and A.K. of Milton, Montie of Hutchinson, Kansas, Orian of Belknap, Will and Charley of Bloomfield. She leaves to mourn her loss, six children, twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one sister, Susie Ellis of Ottumwa. She united with the Methodist church at Pulaski, Iowa, some years ago and was a faithful member and always attended church until her health failed some years since. She has been confined to her bed a great part of the time. A good woman has gone to her reward.

Services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.M. Smtih,. Text, “I go to prepare a place for you.” Interment was made in the Sunnyside Cemetery.

Source: Milton Herald, 22 Mar 1919, p.1, c.3

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