Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1890 — Death of Grandmother Sparling. [ARTICLE]

Death of Grandmother Sparling.

The venerable Mrs. Julia Ann Sparling, wife of Samuel Sparling. died at her home a mile southwest of Rensselaer, last Thursday morning. She went to bed the evening before, apparentlv in ordinary health, and when her husband arose in the morning, he noticed nothing unusual except a rather heavy breathing. When he attempted to call her a little later, he found her in a dying condition, and she passed away almost immediately. Dr. Loughridge was summoned but she had expired before his arrival. He pronounced the cause of her death to be heart failure. Her death was without a struggle, and evidently painless. Mrs. Sparling's maiden name was Bingham. She was born in Livingston Co. N. Y. Oct.. 13, 1812, and her age was 77 years, 3 months, and 17 days. She was married to Samuel Sparling, who still survives, Jan. 1st, 1833, their married life thus extending over a period of more than 57 years. To them were born 4 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom survive her. The deceased was one of our very earliest settlers, having lived in Jasper county since 1836. The funeral was held at the residence last Saturday, Rev. B. F. Ferguson conducting the services. The deceased united with the M. E. church at 13 years of age, and lived a true and consistant Christian until her death.