Hitchcock, Caroline L. 1837 - 1922

HITCHCOCK, CLARK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/3/2014 at 15:46:06

Brought Here for Burial
Mrs. Caroline L. Hitchcock, widow of Charles H. Hitchcock, passed away Aug. 28, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.J. Clark at Leads, S.D. and the remains were brought to Decorah Saturday for interment in Phelps cemetery. the services Saturday at the grave were conducted by Rev. Wn. McVettie of Grace Episcopal church. The remains were accompanied here by her daughter, Mrs. Clark and husband.

The deceased was born in New York state about 84 years ago. She was married to Charles H. Hitchcock in Illinois and they came west in the early days, locating in Fremont township, Winneshiek county, where they resided for some time removing to Decorah when Mr. Hitchcock was elected sheriff in 1873. The husband passed away in 1898. Mrs. Hitchcock removed from Decorah 21 years ago, going to Leads, S.D. where she made her home with her daughter. For the past ten years she had been an invalid.

She is survived by two children, a daughter, Mrs. W.J. Clark and son Frank. She was a woman possessed of a noble character and was beloved by all who knew her, and many old friends here are grieved to hear of her passing.

Source: Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Dec. 6, 1922

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