Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1895 — Dcath of Mrs. Samuel Parker. [ARTICLE]

Dcath of Mrs. Samuel Parker.

Mr#. E izabsth Parker, wife of Samuel Parker, of Hanging Grove Tg., both old settlers of the county, dud last Saturday morning, Oct. 18th 1895, at her home ip the above Tp. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Evans. She was born April 11th, 1827, in Harrison County, Ind. She moved with her parents to the northern part of Indiana mar Door Village, in 1832. She resided there during her younger years. About 1846, she married Samuel Parker. She was the oldest of ten children who lived to mature age, and five of whom survive her. She and her husband moved to Jasper County in 1859, and and remained here until her death. She was the mother of twelve children, seven of whom survive her. She also had 26 grand children and five great-grand-children. She was a member of the M. E. Church from her early girl days until death called her away, at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 7 daysThe funeral was held at the residence, Sunday Oct. 20th at 1 P. M., Rev. B. F. Ferguson officiating.