CARR, Sarah Ann (Countryman) 1849-1917

CARR, COUNTRYMAN, LEDDY, MCCLURE, TAFT

Posted By: Erin Galyean (email)
Date: 1/19/2008 at 00:41:31

News and Notes of LaPorte City

LaPorte City, March 6 - Mrs. Charles Carr was found dead in bed Saturday morning, having passed quietly away during the night without the least sign of suffering. Mrs. Carr had been afflicted by heart trouble for a number of years and her sudden death is attributed to that cause, as she had been in her usual health the day previous, caring for the home where she and her husband lived in the north part of town.

Sarah Ann Countryman was born in Ogle county, Ill., July 13, 1849, and when 16 years of age was married to Charles Carr. To this union five children were born, two died infancy. A daughter, Mrs. Celia Ellen Leddy, of Canada, died within the last few years. The two remaining children ware the daughter, Mrs. Julia McClure, Cedar Falls, and son, Everett Carr, Driscoll, N.D. Mrs. Carr was an ideal mother, friend and neighbor - one whose whole life was given to doing good.

Mr. and Mrs. Carr resided in this city for 14 years. Then they moved to Driscoll., N. D., where they remained for a number of years. When they gave up the active duties of farm life three years ago, they returned to this city to their home. Besides Mr. Carr and the two children, six grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Siras Taft, this city, and a brother living in Cedar Rapids survives and were present at the funeral services Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the United Evangelical church conducted by the Rev. Mr. Boozer, pastor. Interment was in West View Cemetery.

Waterloo [Iowa] Courier & Report;
Mar. 6, 1917