Iowa
Old Press
Maquoketa Sentinel
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa
March 1, 1855
DIED
On the 9th ult., Mrs. RUTH SPAULDING, aged 72 years, formerly of
Crown Point, N. Y. She was an early settler in this place and for
many years a consistent member of the Congregational Church,
surrounded by members of her family. She fell asleep in Jesus.
The memory of the just is blessed.
[transcribed by K.W., April 2009]