d/o Samuel & Sophia Reese Lyter, m. 23 May 1854 to Barton Stathem Glaspell, s/o James and Jane Stathem Glaspell b 12 Oct 1832, Ludlow, KY, d. 4 Feb 1888 Bentonville, Arkansas.
(Obit): One of the oldest settlers, Mrs. Martha E. Glaspell died in Chicago Saturday from heart trouble. Mrs. Glaspell came to Davenport from Knoxville, Knox County, IL with her parents in 1837. Her father was one of the early merchants in Rockingham Twnshp, and one of the first merchants in Davenport. Here she was married to Barton S. Glaspell whose death occurred in 1888, February 4th. A few years ago she removed to Chicago. Two children survive her, Harry [Harrison Jones] Glaspell and [Bertha] Mrs. Bert Morse. [Only 2 children lived to adulthood]
The funeral will take place from the residence of J. M. Glaspell, 621 LeClaire St. at 10 o-clock Monday morning.
d/o Samuel & Sophia Reese Lyter, m. 23 May 1854 to Barton Stathem Glaspell, s/o James and Jane Stathem Glaspell b 12 Oct 1832, Ludlow, KY, d. 4 Feb 1888 Bentonville, Arkansas.
(Obit): One of the oldest settlers, Mrs. Martha E. Glaspell died in Chicago Saturday from heart trouble. Mrs. Glaspell came to Davenport from Knoxville, Knox County, IL with her parents in 1837. Her father was one of the early merchants in Rockingham Twnshp, and one of the first merchants in Davenport. Here she was married to Barton S. Glaspell whose death occurred in 1888, February 4th. A few years ago she removed to Chicago. Two children survive her, Harry [Harrison Jones] Glaspell and [Bertha] Mrs. Bert Morse. [Only 2 children lived to adulthood]
The funeral will take place from the residence of J. M. Glaspell, 621 LeClaire St. at 10 o-clock Monday morning.
Inscription
Barton S. Glaspell born 12 Oct 1832 died 4 Feb 1888
wife Martha E Glaspell born 7 May 1835 died 16 Jul 1898
**************
Bertha G. Morse (Dtr) born 4 Jan 1868 died 11 Dec 1928
Gravesite Details
Reverse side of this stone has Anna Belle, Minnie Florence and Harrison J (Jones) Glaspell
Family Members
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement