Amy Spurrier Obituary, Salem, Henry County, Iowa
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Salem newspaper-----1893

Amy Spurrier

One of Henry County's oldest citizens, passed away last Friday morning.
She was born in Virginia, Sept. 12, 1802, making her age at the time of her
death, 90 years, 10 months and 16 days.  While quite young her parents removed
to Ohio where she grew to womanhood and where she married Richard Spurrier in
1831.  In 1842 they came to Iowa, settling in Johnson Co.  Two years later
they moved to Jackson township, Henry County and in 1845 they came to Salem,
where Mr. Spurrier engaged in the mercantile business.  Richard Spurrier died
Sept. 30th, 1887. Mrs. Spurrier's funeral was held at the Methodist Church in
Salem, on Sunday, attended by a large number of her friends.  She has three
living sons, Thomas, at Wichita, Kan., Ralph and Wm., living in Decatur Co.,
Ia.  The two latter were present when she died. 
 T.S.P.                                                 

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