The Marion Star
Wednesday, March 10, 1909
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When Mrs. Catherine Knowles died of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Roberts of south State Street this morning about 2 o'clock, one of the best known and most beloved pioneers of Marion County passed to her spiritual reward. Had she lived until April 2, Mrs. Knowles would have been 91 years of age.
For 71 years, Mrs. Knowles had lived in one house, which stands on the old farm about 3/4 of a mile south of Kirkpatrick. She was the widow of Hiram Knowles, who died at Kirkpatrick at the age of 84 years in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles had lived together 56 years when the former died. To them had been born 3 children, 2 of whom - Mrs. Roberts of this city, and Henry Knowles, of Kirkpatrick - survive. A son, George Knowles, was killed in one of the skirmishes of the Texas Red River expedition during the Civil War.
The deceased was one of 13 children, her father being John Foos, who settled in Delaware County many years ago. Mrs. Knowles was born in Radnor Township, and came to Marion County with her parents at the age of 13 years. She has 2 brothers living. They are John Foos, residing north of Marion, who is now 89 years of age, and a younger brother, D.C. Foos, residing at Spokane, WA.
Practically all her life, Mrs. Knowles had been a member of the Christian Church, having united with the church at Kirkpatrick in her girlhood. She was of that high type of christian character which endeared her to the entire community in which she had lived so long. Whenever anyone became ill, there was nobody but "Grandma" Knowles who could do for a nurse. She was always ready and willing to do all in her power for those who invoked her aid in charitable mission, and errands of mercy. She will be sincerely mourned by all those who knew her. She leaves behind, as an everlasting memorial, a monument of good deeds. Her death closes a remarkable career. She has enjoyed good health until this winter. She was rugged in physique as well as in character. During the holidays she came from her house near Kirkpatrick to visit her daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Four weeks ago she contracted pneumonia, and for some time her death had been expected on account of her advanced age. Almost until the last she was conscious and in control of all her facilities.
The funeral services will be held at the Roberts' home, Friday morning at 10 o'clock; Rev. J.S. Bonham, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Marion Cemetery, to which place the remains of her husband, who is buried at Kirkpatrick, will be moved at some future time.
Wednesday, March 10, 1909
page 4
When Mrs. Catherine Knowles died of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Roberts of south State Street this morning about 2 o'clock, one of the best known and most beloved pioneers of Marion County passed to her spiritual reward. Had she lived until April 2, Mrs. Knowles would have been 91 years of age.
For 71 years, Mrs. Knowles had lived in one house, which stands on the old farm about 3/4 of a mile south of Kirkpatrick. She was the widow of Hiram Knowles, who died at Kirkpatrick at the age of 84 years in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles had lived together 56 years when the former died. To them had been born 3 children, 2 of whom - Mrs. Roberts of this city, and Henry Knowles, of Kirkpatrick - survive. A son, George Knowles, was killed in one of the skirmishes of the Texas Red River expedition during the Civil War.
The deceased was one of 13 children, her father being John Foos, who settled in Delaware County many years ago. Mrs. Knowles was born in Radnor Township, and came to Marion County with her parents at the age of 13 years. She has 2 brothers living. They are John Foos, residing north of Marion, who is now 89 years of age, and a younger brother, D.C. Foos, residing at Spokane, WA.
Practically all her life, Mrs. Knowles had been a member of the Christian Church, having united with the church at Kirkpatrick in her girlhood. She was of that high type of christian character which endeared her to the entire community in which she had lived so long. Whenever anyone became ill, there was nobody but "Grandma" Knowles who could do for a nurse. She was always ready and willing to do all in her power for those who invoked her aid in charitable mission, and errands of mercy. She will be sincerely mourned by all those who knew her. She leaves behind, as an everlasting memorial, a monument of good deeds. Her death closes a remarkable career. She has enjoyed good health until this winter. She was rugged in physique as well as in character. During the holidays she came from her house near Kirkpatrick to visit her daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Four weeks ago she contracted pneumonia, and for some time her death had been expected on account of her advanced age. Almost until the last she was conscious and in control of all her facilities.
The funeral services will be held at the Roberts' home, Friday morning at 10 o'clock; Rev. J.S. Bonham, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Marion Cemetery, to which place the remains of her husband, who is buried at Kirkpatrick, will be moved at some future time.
The Marion Star
Wednesday, March 10, 1909
page 4
When Mrs. Catherine Knowles died of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Roberts of south State Street this morning about 2 o'clock, one of the best known and most beloved pioneers of Marion County passed to her spiritual reward. Had she lived until April 2, Mrs. Knowles would have been 91 years of age.
For 71 years, Mrs. Knowles had lived in one house, which stands on the old farm about 3/4 of a mile south of Kirkpatrick. She was the widow of Hiram Knowles, who died at Kirkpatrick at the age of 84 years in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles had lived together 56 years when the former died. To them had been born 3 children, 2 of whom - Mrs. Roberts of this city, and Henry Knowles, of Kirkpatrick - survive. A son, George Knowles, was killed in one of the skirmishes of the Texas Red River expedition during the Civil War.
The deceased was one of 13 children, her father being John Foos, who settled in Delaware County many years ago. Mrs. Knowles was born in Radnor Township, and came to Marion County with her parents at the age of 13 years. She has 2 brothers living. They are John Foos, residing north of Marion, who is now 89 years of age, and a younger brother, D.C. Foos, residing at Spokane, WA.
Practically all her life, Mrs. Knowles had been a member of the Christian Church, having united with the church at Kirkpatrick in her girlhood. She was of that high type of christian character which endeared her to the entire community in which she had lived so long. Whenever anyone became ill, there was nobody but "Grandma" Knowles who could do for a nurse. She was always ready and willing to do all in her power for those who invoked her aid in charitable mission, and errands of mercy. She will be sincerely mourned by all those who knew her. She leaves behind, as an everlasting memorial, a monument of good deeds. Her death closes a remarkable career. She has enjoyed good health until this winter. She was rugged in physique as well as in character. During the holidays she came from her house near Kirkpatrick to visit her daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Four weeks ago she contracted pneumonia, and for some time her death had been expected on account of her advanced age. Almost until the last she was conscious and in control of all her facilities.
The funeral services will be held at the Roberts' home, Friday morning at 10 o'clock; Rev. J.S. Bonham, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Marion Cemetery, to which place the remains of her husband, who is buried at Kirkpatrick, will be moved at some future time.
Wednesday, March 10, 1909
page 4
When Mrs. Catherine Knowles died of pneumonia at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Roberts of south State Street this morning about 2 o'clock, one of the best known and most beloved pioneers of Marion County passed to her spiritual reward. Had she lived until April 2, Mrs. Knowles would have been 91 years of age.
For 71 years, Mrs. Knowles had lived in one house, which stands on the old farm about 3/4 of a mile south of Kirkpatrick. She was the widow of Hiram Knowles, who died at Kirkpatrick at the age of 84 years in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles had lived together 56 years when the former died. To them had been born 3 children, 2 of whom - Mrs. Roberts of this city, and Henry Knowles, of Kirkpatrick - survive. A son, George Knowles, was killed in one of the skirmishes of the Texas Red River expedition during the Civil War.
The deceased was one of 13 children, her father being John Foos, who settled in Delaware County many years ago. Mrs. Knowles was born in Radnor Township, and came to Marion County with her parents at the age of 13 years. She has 2 brothers living. They are John Foos, residing north of Marion, who is now 89 years of age, and a younger brother, D.C. Foos, residing at Spokane, WA.
Practically all her life, Mrs. Knowles had been a member of the Christian Church, having united with the church at Kirkpatrick in her girlhood. She was of that high type of christian character which endeared her to the entire community in which she had lived so long. Whenever anyone became ill, there was nobody but "Grandma" Knowles who could do for a nurse. She was always ready and willing to do all in her power for those who invoked her aid in charitable mission, and errands of mercy. She will be sincerely mourned by all those who knew her. She leaves behind, as an everlasting memorial, a monument of good deeds. Her death closes a remarkable career. She has enjoyed good health until this winter. She was rugged in physique as well as in character. During the holidays she came from her house near Kirkpatrick to visit her daughter, Mrs. Roberts. Four weeks ago she contracted pneumonia, and for some time her death had been expected on account of her advanced age. Almost until the last she was conscious and in control of all her facilities.
The funeral services will be held at the Roberts' home, Friday morning at 10 o'clock; Rev. J.S. Bonham, pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Marion Cemetery, to which place the remains of her husband, who is buried at Kirkpatrick, will be moved at some future time.
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