Macon County IL Archives Obituaries.....Barnett, Matilda Johanna (Rapp) March 10, 1904
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The Decatur Semi-weekly Herald - March 18, 1904
Matilda Johanna Rapp was born Sept. 14th, 1823 and died March 10th, 1904.  She
was married to John Barnett March 17th, 1844, whose death occurred in April
1895.  Nine children were born to this union, six of whom survive the parents.

Mrs. Barnett was born in Lancaster county, Penn., and came to Macon county,
Ill., in 1850. where she resided with her son, William Barnett, until her death.
 She was a member of the Lutheran church and lived a consistent christian life.

Four of the children, Mrs. Houch, John, William, and Isaac Barnett, were present
at her death.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Ella Niswonger of the U.E. church of
Argentina, at the Union church, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery
near there.  Music was furnished by the Kirby choir, with Miss Anna Strope as
Organist.  

Additional Comments:
Buried in Union Cemetery, Oreana, Macon County, Illinois

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