McClintock, Nancy (Hawk) 1838 – 1900

MCCLINTOCK, HAWK, FITZGERALD, HAZEL, KLINE, EWING

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 2/6/2015 at 09:58:07

Decorah Republican December 6, 1900

Mrs. Nancy Hawk-McClintock, the subject of this memoir, died Nov. 30th, 1900, in her 63rd year. Nancy Hawk was born in Jackson, Jackson county, Ohio, Jan. 9th, 1838, and came to Iowa in 1849 with her parents. She was the eldest daughter of a family of nine children born to Isaac and Sarah Hawk, of which her aged father, one brother and three sisters survive her, G. W. Hawk, of Estherville, Iowa, Mrs. Mary Hazel, of Burr Oak, Mrs. Catherine Fitzgerald, of Ruthven, Iowa, and Mrs. Sarah Kline, of Burr Oak. Nancy Hawk was married to Charles A. McClintock in Frankville, Winnesheik{sp} county, Iowa, June 27th, 1856 where they have resided since. She was the mother of eight children, six boys and two girls, who, with her husband, survive to mourn her loss. The eldest son, B. J. McClintock, resides at New Hampton, Mrs. Mary Ewing, in Allamakee county, Robert at the home of his parents, Albert at Minneapolis, Sylvester at Ossian, Eugenia Emo at Postville, Charles, Jr., at the home farm, and Edward, at Minneapolis, Minn.

Mrs. McClintock became a member of the M. E. church. She has since led an earnest and consistent Christian life, is loved in the home circle, a devoted wife, a loving and affectionate mother, a kind neighbor, respected and loved by her neighbors and by all with whom she came in tact. Her last illness was one of extreme suffering, yet she bore it all with great fortitude. Her life was a benediction to her family and friends. The family hearthstone is left desolate by their loss, but she has entered into a sweet rest. The funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 3rd, at the home of the deceased, conducted by Rev. Burgess, assisted by Rev. A. S. Gregg.

Phelps Cemetery gravestone
 

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