Brown County KS Archives Obituaries.....Schmitt, Elizabeth Cassidy July 21, 1918
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The Hiawatha Daily World, Hiawatha, KS, July 25, 1918
SCHMITT---Elizabeth Cassidy was born in Jonesboro, Tenn., June 5, 1843; 
departed this life July 21, 1918, at the age of 75 years, one month and 17 
days.  She was left an orphan in early life and lived with her grandfather, 
Adam Cassidy, until her marriage to Michael Schmitt in 1867.  To this union 
were born ten children, five sons and five daughters, two dying in infancy.  
The father's death was April 9, 1903.  Mrs. Schmitt leaves to mourn her loss a 
host of friends and the following children:  Adam, of near Padonia; Margaret, 
wife of Harvey Sherrer, of Whiting; Tom, of Ottawa; Mattie, of Padonia; Henry, 
of Hamlin; Elizabeth, wife of Judd Boyce, of Holton; Eva, wife of Homer Oldt, 
of Hamlin; lucile and James at home.  Mrs. Schmitt was a member of the 
Methodist church for several years having been converted in her girlhood.  She 
was a kind loving mother and a faithful companion in the home and to all those 
who knew her.  During her illness of several months, she was a patient 
sufferer, never complained but was so thoughtful of those around her and 
especially of those caring for her.  The funeral services were conducted by 
Rev. F. O. Hesse at the Padonia Methodist church, Tuesday, July 22.  The 
remains were interred in the cemetery at Padonia.

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