Eliza Ann Chupp Mickam was born in DeKalb Co., Ind., March 27, 1853; died March 8, 1925; at Middlebury, Ind.; aged 71 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Oct. 3, 1870, she was united in marriage to Adam P. Mickam. To this union were born 12 children, 5 of whom preceded her to the spirit world. Those who remain are: Charles, Ada, Chance, John, Dora, Nora, and Josie; also 38 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Her death came very suddenly, although she suffered long, and bore it patiently. Her death was caused by heart failure. She fully realized the seriousness of her condition. She submissively resigned herself to the will of God. She united with the Mennonite Church 15 years ago and was a lover of spiritual things. She was always in her place in church and Sunday school, when health permitted. Funeral services were held at Middlebury, Ind., conducted by Silas Yoder and D. D. Miller. Burial in Brethren Cemetery east of Shipshewana. "O mother, dear, 'twas hard to part; It almost broke our aching heart, To part with one we loved so well; Our grief so great no tongue can tell."
Eliza Ann Chupp Mickam was born in DeKalb Co., Ind., March 27, 1853; died March 8, 1925; at Middlebury, Ind.; aged 71 y. 11 m. 9 d. On Oct. 3, 1870, she was united in marriage to Adam P. Mickam. To this union were born 12 children, 5 of whom preceded her to the spirit world. Those who remain are: Charles, Ada, Chance, John, Dora, Nora, and Josie; also 38 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Her death came very suddenly, although she suffered long, and bore it patiently. Her death was caused by heart failure. She fully realized the seriousness of her condition. She submissively resigned herself to the will of God. She united with the Mennonite Church 15 years ago and was a lover of spiritual things. She was always in her place in church and Sunday school, when health permitted. Funeral services were held at Middlebury, Ind., conducted by Silas Yoder and D. D. Miller. Burial in Brethren Cemetery east of Shipshewana. "O mother, dear, 'twas hard to part; It almost broke our aching heart, To part with one we loved so well; Our grief so great no tongue can tell."
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