Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 November 1910 — Obituary of Mrs. J. P. Simons. [ARTICLE]

Obituary of Mrs. J. P. Simons.

Margaret A. Lewis was born in Jasper county, Indiana, January 28, 1848, and died in Rensselaer, Indiana, November 21, 1910. She was married to Jacob P. Simons in Monticello, Indiana, September 2, 1869. Three children came to bless this union, the eldest daughter dying in infancy. Those left to mourn their loss are the husband and son, Wm. F. Simons, and daughter, Cora Simons, and six grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, John Q. Lewis, of Rensselaer, and one sister, Sarah Ginn, of Gillam township.

In girlhood she united A with the United Brethren church, and in latter life she became a member of the Methodist church. Throughout her life she remained a devoted, faithful Christian. She was a kind and .affectionate wife and mother, and the friend of every one. Although a great sufferer for many years, "she was always patient, through it all. Many remain to remember her kind words and loving deeds.