Obituary copied from original by Linda Elieff
Note: Her maiden name is spelled wrong and she was born in Indiana not Illinois.
MRS. MARTHA JANE SHARP
Mrs. Martha Jane Beech, daughter of Jesse and Irene Beech, was born in Illinois, November 9, 1837, and passed away in Lacona, Iowa, September 5, 1929, aged 91 years, 9 months and 26 days.
She was married in Illinois to Lewis Freeman and to his union were born twelve children, six girls and six boys. Of these only three are living, Mrs. Anna Brennan, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Alice Penwell and Mrs. Hattie
Brown, of Lacona. There are also a number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of this beloved Mother.
The family moved from Illinois to Appanoose County, Iowa, and after the death of Mr. Freeman, to Warren County. Here Mrs. Freeman was married to George Sharp, who passed away in 1904.
For the past 17 years Grandma Sharp has made her home with Mrs. Penwell. She has been poorly most of the time, yet always having patience and ever mindful of the loving care of her two daughters. She was a lover of nature
and the flowers, delighting in the wonderful array of color and mindful of the power of her Creator. She has lived to a ripe age, yet will be missed by those nearest and dearest to her.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many. Enter into your rest."
Mrs. Sharp was a member of the Christian church. The services were held at her late home Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ida B. Thom of the M.E. church. A male quartet consisting of E. B. Mosher, Glen Holmes, Harvey Fetters and Darrel Parkins, rendered, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages". The burial was in the Newbern cemetery.
"Home at last! and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates,
Watching still for loved ones coming,
Now the sainted mother waits.
When, we, too shall cross the river
And on earth no longer roam,
May we, reunited, gather
Safe at last, in the bright home."
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Children of Lewis C. Freeman and Martha Jane Beach
1.) Mary Freeman B abt. 1854 Appanoose Co., IA. D before 1880 Unknown.
2.) Daniel Boone Freeman #24533410
3.) Sarah Freeman B June 1860 Appanoose Co., IA d before 1870.
4.) Harlan Amaziah Freeman #59343489
5.) Charles F. Freeman # 133873033
6.) William Lewis "Will" Freeman #24533406
7.) Alice Laura Freeman, Penwell #24533364
8.) Anna Elnora Freeman, Foulks,Brennan. B Mar 10, 1869 Johnson Co., Iowa , D. unknown after 1929.
9.) Harriet May Freeman, Brown. #10979683
10.) Fenton B. Freemanewb #24533410
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Death certificate/// buried Newbern Cemetery. No tombstone. Not known exactly where. Could be next to son Daniel or next to 2nd husband George E. Sharp? She died in 1929, at the start of the great depression. Next to the grave of George E. Sharp was a rusted marker, recorded on old Newbern tombstones readings that I think was likely where her grave was.
Note: Her maiden name is spelled wrong and she was born in Indiana not Illinois.
MRS. MARTHA JANE SHARP
Mrs. Martha Jane Beech, daughter of Jesse and Irene Beech, was born in Illinois, November 9, 1837, and passed away in Lacona, Iowa, September 5, 1929, aged 91 years, 9 months and 26 days.
She was married in Illinois to Lewis Freeman and to his union were born twelve children, six girls and six boys. Of these only three are living, Mrs. Anna Brennan, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Alice Penwell and Mrs. Hattie
Brown, of Lacona. There are also a number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of this beloved Mother.
The family moved from Illinois to Appanoose County, Iowa, and after the death of Mr. Freeman, to Warren County. Here Mrs. Freeman was married to George Sharp, who passed away in 1904.
For the past 17 years Grandma Sharp has made her home with Mrs. Penwell. She has been poorly most of the time, yet always having patience and ever mindful of the loving care of her two daughters. She was a lover of nature
and the flowers, delighting in the wonderful array of color and mindful of the power of her Creator. She has lived to a ripe age, yet will be missed by those nearest and dearest to her.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many. Enter into your rest."
Mrs. Sharp was a member of the Christian church. The services were held at her late home Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ida B. Thom of the M.E. church. A male quartet consisting of E. B. Mosher, Glen Holmes, Harvey Fetters and Darrel Parkins, rendered, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages". The burial was in the Newbern cemetery.
"Home at last! and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates,
Watching still for loved ones coming,
Now the sainted mother waits.
When, we, too shall cross the river
And on earth no longer roam,
May we, reunited, gather
Safe at last, in the bright home."
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Children of Lewis C. Freeman and Martha Jane Beach
1.) Mary Freeman B abt. 1854 Appanoose Co., IA. D before 1880 Unknown.
2.) Daniel Boone Freeman #24533410
3.) Sarah Freeman B June 1860 Appanoose Co., IA d before 1870.
4.) Harlan Amaziah Freeman #59343489
5.) Charles F. Freeman # 133873033
6.) William Lewis "Will" Freeman #24533406
7.) Alice Laura Freeman, Penwell #24533364
8.) Anna Elnora Freeman, Foulks,Brennan. B Mar 10, 1869 Johnson Co., Iowa , D. unknown after 1929.
9.) Harriet May Freeman, Brown. #10979683
10.) Fenton B. Freemanewb #24533410
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Death certificate/// buried Newbern Cemetery. No tombstone. Not known exactly where. Could be next to son Daniel or next to 2nd husband George E. Sharp? She died in 1929, at the start of the great depression. Next to the grave of George E. Sharp was a rusted marker, recorded on old Newbern tombstones readings that I think was likely where her grave was.
Obituary copied from original by Linda Elieff
Note: Her maiden name is spelled wrong and she was born in Indiana not Illinois.
MRS. MARTHA JANE SHARP
Mrs. Martha Jane Beech, daughter of Jesse and Irene Beech, was born in Illinois, November 9, 1837, and passed away in Lacona, Iowa, September 5, 1929, aged 91 years, 9 months and 26 days.
She was married in Illinois to Lewis Freeman and to his union were born twelve children, six girls and six boys. Of these only three are living, Mrs. Anna Brennan, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Alice Penwell and Mrs. Hattie
Brown, of Lacona. There are also a number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of this beloved Mother.
The family moved from Illinois to Appanoose County, Iowa, and after the death of Mr. Freeman, to Warren County. Here Mrs. Freeman was married to George Sharp, who passed away in 1904.
For the past 17 years Grandma Sharp has made her home with Mrs. Penwell. She has been poorly most of the time, yet always having patience and ever mindful of the loving care of her two daughters. She was a lover of nature
and the flowers, delighting in the wonderful array of color and mindful of the power of her Creator. She has lived to a ripe age, yet will be missed by those nearest and dearest to her.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many. Enter into your rest."
Mrs. Sharp was a member of the Christian church. The services were held at her late home Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ida B. Thom of the M.E. church. A male quartet consisting of E. B. Mosher, Glen Holmes, Harvey Fetters and Darrel Parkins, rendered, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages". The burial was in the Newbern cemetery.
"Home at last! and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates,
Watching still for loved ones coming,
Now the sainted mother waits.
When, we, too shall cross the river
And on earth no longer roam,
May we, reunited, gather
Safe at last, in the bright home."
*********************************************
Children of Lewis C. Freeman and Martha Jane Beach
1.) Mary Freeman B abt. 1854 Appanoose Co., IA. D before 1880 Unknown.
2.) Daniel Boone Freeman #24533410
3.) Sarah Freeman B June 1860 Appanoose Co., IA d before 1870.
4.) Harlan Amaziah Freeman #59343489
5.) Charles F. Freeman # 133873033
6.) William Lewis "Will" Freeman #24533406
7.) Alice Laura Freeman, Penwell #24533364
8.) Anna Elnora Freeman, Foulks,Brennan. B Mar 10, 1869 Johnson Co., Iowa , D. unknown after 1929.
9.) Harriet May Freeman, Brown. #10979683
10.) Fenton B. Freemanewb #24533410
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Death certificate/// buried Newbern Cemetery. No tombstone. Not known exactly where. Could be next to son Daniel or next to 2nd husband George E. Sharp? She died in 1929, at the start of the great depression. Next to the grave of George E. Sharp was a rusted marker, recorded on old Newbern tombstones readings that I think was likely where her grave was.
Note: Her maiden name is spelled wrong and she was born in Indiana not Illinois.
MRS. MARTHA JANE SHARP
Mrs. Martha Jane Beech, daughter of Jesse and Irene Beech, was born in Illinois, November 9, 1837, and passed away in Lacona, Iowa, September 5, 1929, aged 91 years, 9 months and 26 days.
She was married in Illinois to Lewis Freeman and to his union were born twelve children, six girls and six boys. Of these only three are living, Mrs. Anna Brennan, of Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Alice Penwell and Mrs. Hattie
Brown, of Lacona. There are also a number of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn the loss of this beloved Mother.
The family moved from Illinois to Appanoose County, Iowa, and after the death of Mr. Freeman, to Warren County. Here Mrs. Freeman was married to George Sharp, who passed away in 1904.
For the past 17 years Grandma Sharp has made her home with Mrs. Penwell. She has been poorly most of the time, yet always having patience and ever mindful of the loving care of her two daughters. She was a lover of nature
and the flowers, delighting in the wonderful array of color and mindful of the power of her Creator. She has lived to a ripe age, yet will be missed by those nearest and dearest to her.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many. Enter into your rest."
Mrs. Sharp was a member of the Christian church. The services were held at her late home Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ida B. Thom of the M.E. church. A male quartet consisting of E. B. Mosher, Glen Holmes, Harvey Fetters and Darrel Parkins, rendered, "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Rock of Ages". The burial was in the Newbern cemetery.
"Home at last! and over yonder
Just within the pearly gates,
Watching still for loved ones coming,
Now the sainted mother waits.
When, we, too shall cross the river
And on earth no longer roam,
May we, reunited, gather
Safe at last, in the bright home."
*********************************************
Children of Lewis C. Freeman and Martha Jane Beach
1.) Mary Freeman B abt. 1854 Appanoose Co., IA. D before 1880 Unknown.
2.) Daniel Boone Freeman #24533410
3.) Sarah Freeman B June 1860 Appanoose Co., IA d before 1870.
4.) Harlan Amaziah Freeman #59343489
5.) Charles F. Freeman # 133873033
6.) William Lewis "Will" Freeman #24533406
7.) Alice Laura Freeman, Penwell #24533364
8.) Anna Elnora Freeman, Foulks,Brennan. B Mar 10, 1869 Johnson Co., Iowa , D. unknown after 1929.
9.) Harriet May Freeman, Brown. #10979683
10.) Fenton B. Freemanewb #24533410
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Death certificate/// buried Newbern Cemetery. No tombstone. Not known exactly where. Could be next to son Daniel or next to 2nd husband George E. Sharp? She died in 1929, at the start of the great depression. Next to the grave of George E. Sharp was a rusted marker, recorded on old Newbern tombstones readings that I think was likely where her grave was.
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