The Aurora Sun
Aurora, Nebraska
Saturday 6 April 1901

Obituary.
MARTHA JEFFERS.
Mrs. Martha Jeffers, relict of Wm. P. Jeffers, who was buried a little more than a year ago, died April 2nd, at her home in Hamilton precinct, aged 67 yrs. Appoplexy was the cause. She was stricken last Friday evening, having been in the city the day before. She had not been in good health for many years, but was a most industrious hard working woman, and was the mother of fourteen children, eleven still living, Mrs. J. W. Auten, Mr. N. S. Cole, J. P. P. Jeffers, Mrs. Ben Fye, Fred Jeffers, District Court Clerk, Miss Alta Jeffers, Miss Etta Jeffers, Miss Nettie Jeffers, and Warren Jeffers all living in this county, and Mrs. S. H. Boggs of Clay county, and Mrs. Thos. Starks of Adams county. Mrs. Jeffers was born March 21st 1834, in Adams county, Ills., and was married to W. P. Jeffers May 29, 1851, in Pike county, Ills. The family came to this county seventeen years ago and have resided on the home farm in Hamilton precinct, nearly all the time since. The deceased was a member of the M. E. church thirty years, and the last twenty years has been a member of the U. B. church, making half a century of christian life, so pure and gentle, and kind, and forbearing, that it was well worthy of emulation by all. The community loses a valuable member, and a numerous relationship, their best friend and educator.

The funeral took place at Prairie Gem church, conducted by Rev. Green, and burial in the Prairie Gem cemetery.

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The Aurora Republican
Aurora, Nebraska
Friday, 5 April 1901

---- Grandma Jeffers, mother of Clerk of the District Court Jeffers, died at her home southeast of town, Tuesday of this week. The remains were interred in the Prairie Gem cemetery.

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The Hamilton County Register
Aurora, Nebraska
Saturday 13 April 1901

Obituary

Died, April 2d, 1901, 4 o’clock a.m., at her home, seven miles southwest of Aurora, Hamilton county, Nebraska. Martha Potter, daughter of David and Mary Potter, was born March 21st, 1834, in Adams county, Ill. The deceased was converted and joined the M. E. church at the age of seventeen.

She was married to William P. Jeffers May 29th, 1851. To this union were bon fourteen children eleven of whom are still living.

Mother Jeffers lived to see her family all grown up to man and womanhood, and all are emulating the life of their dear mother, and while their loss is irreparable yet they mourn not as those without hope. Mother Jeffers died in the triumphs of a living faith, and expressed a willingness to answer to the summons of God to come up higher. The deceased has been a great sufferer at times for several years, but was resigned and uncomplaining. She, with her husband, joined the United Brethren church in 1880, remained a consistent member until her death. The funeral occurred at the Prairie Gem church April 3d at 2 p.m., conducted by her pastor, Rev. Green. A brief but impressive sermon was discoursed, interspersed with appropriate songs of her own selection.

The casket, profusely strewn with lovely flowers, was then opened that a large and sorrowing congregation might view for the last time the remains of that dear and loving mother, friend and neighbor. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery in the churchyard. Thus ends a noble, well-spent life, whose influence will continue to live on through ages to come in this life, and through eternal ages in the life to come.