"F" Obit Collection Madison Co, Iowa ---------------------------------------------------------------- Farson, Dr. J. H., was born in Wood county West Virginia July 19, 1837. At the age of 12 years he moved to Washington county Ohio, remaining there three years, then with his parents moved to Iowa July 10, 1859. He united in marriage with Susan Kesler, and to them two children were born. He was ordained to preach the gospel in 1867. He moved to Laurens, Iowa in 1883, having lived there the past 12 years and during that time he lost his companion. He then was married to ..........Bradshaw, and to them was born one daughter. The angel of death bore him home on May 13, 1895. His remains were brought back to Truro and laid to rest in the Hartman cemetery. Now the golden link is broken, Many a bitter tear is shed, For he is dead and gone to glory, With the angels there to dwell. Fife, Mrs. Frances, died at her home in Ohio township, Madison county, Iowa, Jan. 23rd '89, after an illness of seven months, of dropsy and enlargement of the heart. Deceased was born in Virginia, June 24th, 1838. In early youth her parents emigrated to Indiana. She came to Iowa in 1853 with her brother-in-law.............was united in marriage to Samuel Fife, May 6, 1855. She united with the Disciple church in 1858 in........ communion she has lived and died. The deceased was of a quiet disposition, had many friends and no enemies. In her last moments she realized that her Redeemer lives and is able to keep that which she has committed to his care. She leaves a husband and ten children to mourn he loss of pleasant companion and an indulgent mother. rev. Williams and the writer conducted the funeral services at her residence. Her remains were followed to the silent city of the dead by a lrge and sympathizing concourse of neighbors. Her toils are passed, her work is done, And she is truly blessed; She fought the fight - the vict'ry won, And entered into rest. A. E. Lyons Foster, Mary Catharine Collier Creger, Mary Catharine Collier was born in McMinn county, Tennessee, Sept. 6, 1840 and departed this life April 16, 1909, at her home in Portland, Ore., her age being 68 years, 7 months and 10 days. She was left an orphan at the age of 8 years. She came to Madison county with her grandparents and here grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to James Creger in 1859, to this union was born two children, one son and a daughter, the daughter dying in infancy. Her husband, James Creger, enlisted in Co. F 39th Iowa, Sept 17, 1862 and died at Corinth, Mississippi August 31, 1863. She was again united in marriage to Nathaniel Foster, May 5, 1864. To this union was born 8 children, seven daughters and one son, two daughters dying in childhood. She was again left a widow October 13, 1888. She united with the Christian church at Peru, when she was quite young. She has lived a good and useful life, a loving wife, a blessed mother, faithful to every trust reposed in her, always administering to the wants of others. Her work on earth has been faithfully and well done and the words of the Savior will be "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of thy Lord. Card of Thanks signed by J. M. E. Creger and sisters. Foster, Peere Kale, Mrs. Peree Foster departed this life August 30, 1890 (or 1896). Her home was with the widow of her son, G. K. Foster of Monroe township, this county. Her maiden name was Peree Kale. She was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, June 30, 1807. She with her parents moved to Tuscarawas county, Ohio, in the year 1811. She was married to Moses Foster, August 14, 1823, and emigrated with her husband and family to Madison county, Iowa in the year 1855. She was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom are now living. She had a quiet life with her husband whom she called "Daddy", 58 years when she was called upon to part with him. He was 79 years of age when he died. Grandmother Foster was afflicted about 58 years of her life, and bore it all with Christian patience and without a murmur. She joined the Christian church at the age of 21 years and lived a consistent christian the remainder of her life. She combined the qualities of virtue, patience, charity and temperance, and all the good qualities of a christian mother. She was both ready and willing to go. She said: "I want to go to my good old mother, help me on my way. Let me go to 'Daddy' and all the rest. The children all mourn their loss, as anyone would who appreciate such a grand noble and affectionate mother, whose hands were ever ready to help in time of trial and difficulties, and whose hands will be stretched out to receive them to the family circle, to walk the golden streets of the new Jerusalem. (A lengthy poem follows this obituary) Frankelberger, Mrs. J. W., About the 1st of May Mr. J. W. Frankelberger took his wife to Chicago to have an operation performed for tumor. The operation proved fatal and at 9:15 Friday morning, May 7th, the unfortunate woman died from the effects of it. The sad news reached this city the next day and was a shock to everybody, spreading gloom all over the city. The sad hearted husband accompanied the remains of his loved one home via De Soto. Teams and the hearse from this city met them at that place Sunday. The funeral was held at the residence in this city Tuesday. Rev. Ely preached the funeral sermon. An unusually large concourse of people were in attendance at the last sad rites and the remains of this widely loved and respected lady were quietly laid "beneath the sod and the dew" in the Winterset cemetery. Mrs. Frankelberger was born in Winterset May 16, 1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Bennett. She lived in Winterset all her life, and was married to Mr. J. W. Frankelberger June 29th, 1887. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and a devoted Christian lady. Her death removes from Winterset circles one of the most highly esteemed and widely respected ladies of the city, darkens a pleasant and beautiful home, leaves the heart of a kind and devoted husband lonely and sad, and casts a shadow over the hearts of relatives and a multitude of friends. Fulton, John Worthington, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, Sept 4, 1850 and departed this life at his home in Truro, Iowa, May 23, 1909 at the age of 58 years 8 months and 19 days. In 1858 he came with his parents to Iowa, settling in Madison county, near Winterset. At the age of 12 years he suffered the misfortune of the loss of his mother and his home, and went out to face the battle of life and earn his living. He thus early learned bravely to face all of life's problems and to be careful and economical of his earnings. He was united in marriage with Nancy Ann Bradshaw, Dec. 28, 1871 and settled on a farm in Ohio township. To this union were born, two children, the eldest of whom died in infancy and the other, John Wesley Fulton, lives on the home farm, near Truro. In the winter of 1872, he united with the Christian church, in what was then known as the Banner school house church under the pastoral charge of Reuben Creger, and at the time of death was a member of the Truro Christian church. He has spent nearly all of his mature life in and near Truro where his habits of industry and economy have resulted in business success. He died as he lived, bravely facing the stuggle, there was no complaint, no murmur of fear, calmly enduring, calmly waiting for the end. He is survived by his wife, the son, three brothers; Thomas of Truro, William of Fort Dodge, James of St. Charles and one sister, Elizabeth Hiatt of Payette, Idaho. The funeral was conducted by Rev. 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