Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
Harriett Wade Chestnut
4 Aug 1844 - 25 Mar 1915
Mrs. Harriett Chestnut, one of this community's aged and highly respected residents passed away at her home east of Epsom last Thursday her death being caused by pneumonia fever. Harriett Chestnut was born in Daviess County, Indiana Aug. 8, 1844 and had reached an age of seventy years, seven months, and thirteen days at the time of her death. She was converted and came in fellowship with the Church of God in 1881. Her maiden name was Harriett Wade. April 4, 1861, she was married to Felix Chestnut who preceded her in death six years ago. She leaves five children, Mrs. William (Mary Clementine) Fisher, Mrs. James (Phoebe Jane) Spurgeon, Mrs. Charles (Harriet Melinda) Kettery, Miss Susie Chestnut and William H. Chestnut. Two sons, Lafayette and Harvey Green have preceded her in death. Four brothers and three sisters survive besides a number of grandchildren and a host of friends. Burial was made Friday afternoon in the Raglesville cemetery. Rev. Henry Flora having charge of the funeral services.
Contributed by: Janice Smith Hagmeier