Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, April l0, l902

ELLEN SULLIVAN BARRETT was born in County Cork, Ireland, in l822, died at her home in Woodland Township on Wednesday, March l9, l902, aged 80 years.

Leaving her native home in October, l848, she landed at New Orleans Nov. 27, l848, and went to the State of Indiana, where on Nov. 22, l849, she was married to JOHN BARRETT, at St. Paul, Ind. In l854 they came to Iowa, and were among the early settlers of this county, entering the home farm in Woodland Township as Government land, where she continued to reside until her death. To their union were born ten children, five of whom, with the aged husband, survive her, WILLIAM BARRETT, of Tobias, Neb., RICHARD BARRETT, MRS. ED MACEY, MRS. JOE W. MULLIN and MISS NANNIE BARRETT, reside in this county. All her children were with her during her last illness.

The funeral services were held on Friday, March 2lst, interment being at the Catholic Cemetery in Woodland Township.

MRS. BARRETT was a noble woman and we trust has gone to her reward in the unknown world. Many dear friends mourn her departure.

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February 9, 2003