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Lena Myrtle SLAWSON

Lena Myrtle SLAWSON

Female 1877 - 1904  (27 years)

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  • Name Lena Myrtle SLAWSON  [2] 
    • Find A Grave:

      Lena Myrtle Slawson was born at Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois, June 9, 1877 and died at the home of her parents in Bedford, IA., Jan 10, 1904. She united with the Christian Church when about 14 years of age and professed to enjoy the peace of God at that time. Those who know her speak of her as generous hearted and very cheerful. She has been afflicted for about a year and came home about 5 weeks before her death.
      There was present at the funeral Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilkins, of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Wilkins a sister of the deceased came to see her afflicted sister some two weeks before her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Chester from kansas were also present. Mrs. Grace Chester came home some ten days prior to the sister's decease, so the whole family were together.
      The funeral took place at the home of Mr and Mrs. H.E. Slawson on Sunday Jan 17th at 2 p.m., Rev. Griffith officiating. Many friends of the family and relatives were present to pa their tribute of sympathy for the afflicted family. There remain to mourn for her three brothers, two sisters, father and mother and aged grandfather. Interment in Bedford Cemetery. Pray for the consolation that comes from above.
      (Source: Bedford (IA) Daily Republican, 21 Jan 1904, pg 1)
      [1]
    Birth 09 Jan 1877  New Castle, Henry County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Female 
    Death 15 Jan 1904  Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Burial Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I50645  Main Tree
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2012 

    Father Henry Edwin SLAWSON,   b. 22 Sep 1851, Knox County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Oct 1922, Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Sarah Emily TEMPLETON,   b. 08 Mar 1856, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 07 Dec 1924, Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage 27 Jan 1874  Woodhull, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Family ID F20916  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Charles MORRISON 
    Family ID F20934  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Jan 1904 - Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Lena Myrtle Slawson    		Lena Myrtle Slawson

  • Sources 
    1. [S02329] Find A Grave Website.

    2. [S03336] Slason-Slauson-Slawson-Slosson Family by George C. Slawson dated 1946.

    3. [S02465] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.


  

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