Mary Elizabeth “Minnie” (Knight) Corwin (1866-1899)

CORWIN, KNIGHT, MACK

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:53

April 17, 1866 --- July 6, 1899

One of the saddest deaths that has fallen to our lot to record for sometime past is that of Mrs. A. E. Corwin of Dayton township, who died on Thursday last at 3 p. m. of blood poisoning, aged thirty-three years past. She leaves a sorrow stricken husband and six small children, the oldest of whom is seven years of age, while the youngest is but three weeks. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. J. S. Knight of Holmes and is spoken of by those who have known her from her childhood as a lovable companion, wife and mother endowed with that true womanly spirit we all admire. The remains were taken to Goldfield for burial the following day, Rev. Snider having charge of the services.

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The eighteen months’ old son of A. E. Corwin gained access to a bowl partly filled with embalming fluid on Saturday last and child like, drank a portion of the contents. For a time its life was despaired of, but by the prompt appliance of an emetic of lard and milk, the child’s life was saved, and he is now apparently as well as ever.

Wright County Monitor --- Clarion, Iowa
July 12, 1899

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Death of Mrs. Corwin.

Mrs. Ernest Corwin of Dayton township died at her home last Thursday, of child bed fever, and was buried in the Goldfield cemetery, Saturday. She was formerly a Miss Knight, whose parents reside near Goldfield. She leaves six children, the oldest six years of age and the youngest but two weeks old, and they will all sadly miss her motherly love and care. It is one of the saddest circumstances we have ever known, and the bereaved ones have the sympathy of all who are acquainted with them in their terrible affliction.

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A little child of Ernest Corwin was brought to Dr. Sams’ office Saturday, suffering from the effects of poison. It had taken a drink of embalming fluid that had been left within its reach. The doctor cleared its stomach by the aid of a pump, and no serious effects are liable to ensue, but for a time it was a very sick baby.

Wright County Democrat --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
July 12, 1899

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The funeral of Mrs. Ernest Corwin occurred at the home last Friday afternoon and the interment was at Goldfield. The death of Mrs. Corwin is unusually sad leaving six children without a mother's care. The oldest child is 6 years and the youngest, which cost the mother's life was 4 weeks old. Mrs. Mack, Mr. Corwin's sister, arrived from Grand Junction just in time to accompany the cortege to the cemetery.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
July 12, 1899

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A Sad Death.

DIED —At her home in Dayton township, southeast of Goldfield, on Thursday, July 7th, 1899, of fever resulting from child-birth, Mrs. Ernest Corwin, nee Minnie Knight.

As the deceased left several small children the death is a peculiarly sad one. The youngest child was only a few days old at the time of the mother's death.

The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. J. S. Knight of Holmes.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Snider, son of John Snider and wife, after which the remains were laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery at this place, a long procession of family friends following the remains to their early grave.

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What might have been a sad tragedy was narrowly averted at the already saddened home of A. E. Corwin of Dayton township last week. The undertaker who had charge of the remains of Mrs. Corwin accidentally left a bowl of embalming fluid within reach of the children and one of the youngest drank some of the stuff. The prompt use of emetics alone saved the life of the child.

Goldfield Chronicle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
July 14, 1899