Obit of Mrs. Julia GRANT (b.1821 d.1913), Wadena Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Claire Grant This obituary ran in the Sebeka Review ,Sebeka Minnesota on Fri. Dec. 5, 1913 .It is typed (including typos ) just as it appeared in the newspaper. GOOD WOMAN GONE Recieving the news late ,last week but breifly mention the death of Mrs. Julia Grant who died at her home in Paddock on Nov.18th. Mrs. Grant ,familiarly known as grandma, was one of the early pionners of this locality. She was a woman of sterling character held in the highest respect by all who knew her and will be sorely missed. Below we give the particulars of her most useful life as written by one who has known her for many years; Julia Ann Earl was born in Oneida County New York October 5th, 1821 ,and died November 18, 1913 , She was married in 1845 to Charles Francis Grant. Soon after their marriage they came to Wisconsin,from there to Iowa,where they lived until 33 years ago when they immigrated to Paddock Minn. Where she has since resided.She survived her husband 23 years. Four children were born to bless their union, namely; Mrs. Mary Bryan ,of McLeod ,N.D.John and David who live in Paddock, and William who died two years ago at his in Iowa. Having always been a devoted Christian, a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at an early age and was a great helper in the church work as long as her health permitted.She was one of five generations ,having three living children,six grandchildren ,twenty great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of her son John on Friday at 1:30 o'clock . Rev.Stokes officiating.she was laid to rest in the Paddock cemetery beside her husband. -------------------------- Several of us are researching the EARL & GRANT lines as they are our direct ancestors . We wish to learn all that we can on the parents ,siblings ect. of Julia Ann EARL / GRANT and her husband Charles Francis GRANT - born. July 28 , 1820 d. May 2 ,1890 ) All we have as to a place of birth for Charles is his obituary & a Wisconsin census that simly says that he was born in New Hampshire . We did the Vital Records search in New Hanpshire -there records go back to 1690 ,but sadly we recieved a " no record " letter . Any & all help , suggestions , ect. most welcome . Thank-you for taking the time to read this -- Regards -- Claire Marie Grant Sioux Falls South Dakota