Runkle, Emily M. died 1862
RUNKLE
Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 11/9/2024 at 09:56:24
DIED - At Monona, Iowa, Dec. 7th, 1862, Emily M., daughter of John Runkle, of McGregor, aged 4 years, 9 months and 15 days.
Emily was a member of the Baptist S. School, a constant attendent for two years prior to her death. She won many friends by her attractive and cheerful disposition, and her kindness to her school mates.
Emily has gone! We shall see her no more - her voice will no more he heard mingling with out S.S. children in their sweet songs of praise. She has gone to join the choir above in the
"Heavenly gardens
Where angels walk and seraphs EW Qeswna,
Where every flower bro't safe thro' depth's dark portal
Becomes immortal"
-by Emily's Friend.~Weekly North Iowa Times, Wednesday, December 17 , 1862; pg 3
Note: Emily is enumerated as a 2 y/o daughter of John and Mary Runkle on the 1860 Mendon twp. census. She was born in Iowa
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