Clark County IL Archives Obits.....
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Obituary of Sarah A. Nicholson Claypool

 
Sarah A. Nicholson was born in Clark county, Illinois, Oct. 19, 1847
and after a brief illness departed this life Dec. 30, 1909, age 62
years, 2 months, 11 days.

She was married to Elisha Claypool April 19, 1866.  To this union were
born 5 sons and 4 daughters, 7 of whom survive her--Mrs. Eliza Clapp,
Sperry c., Mrs. Mary Clatfelter, Mrs. Charity Ross, Allen C., Milo C.
and Mrs. Belle Garver.  Then also remain to mourn her loss, besides
her children and husband, 26 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and
a host of friends.

Early in life she united with the Christian church, later transferring
her membership to the Green Moss M. E. church, of which to the end she
continued an active, enthusiastic and devoted worker.  Throughout her
Christian life she exemplified the spirit of true Christian love,
benevolence and charity.

The funeral was conducted at the Green Moss church by the pastor, Rev.
D. H. Munson, and interment in the cemetery adjacent.

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