Taylor, Harriet Jewett (1814-1893)

TAYLOR, JEWETT

Posted By: Christine Gorball (email)
Date: 5/26/2012 at 11:31:40

Harriet Jewett Taylor
February 5, 1814 - July 2, 1893

Died - At the home of her son, July 2, 1893, Mrs. Harriet Jewett Taylor, aged 79 years, 5 months and 27 days.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Sangerfield, Oneida County, New York, February 5, 1814, was married to W. W. Taylor September 7, 1843, and came to Iowa twenty-three years ago where she has since resided.

Mrs. Taylor was the mother of five children, all of whom survive her and had she lived until September 7th, her married life with Mr. Taylor would have covered a period of fifty years.

When the Congregational church was organized in Forest City, she with her husband were among the original members. Her life has been that of a consistant Christian, and she always manifested a deep interest in the properity and welfare of the church. Of her it can be said "she hath done what she could".

Funeral service were conducted from the Congregational church by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Mason, on Monday July 3, [1893], and the interment was in Oakwood Cemetery.

Source: Winnebago Summit
Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, Wednesday, July 5, 1893

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