Moore - Eliza Sweem
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Oct 27, 1933
Mrs. Eliza Ann MOORE who has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles F. MOORE, for many weeks, died late on Tuesday evening. Funeral services in charge of rev. Cecil Franklin were held at the home at two on Thursday afternoon. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery near Crawfordsville. Eliza Ann, daughter of Cornelius and Pentha SWEEM was born at Whitesville this county Feb 15, 1847 and passed away October 24 at the age of 86 was one of a family of 8 children, all of whom preceded her in death with the exception of one brother, Calvin Sweem living in Kansas City, Kansas. Dec 25, 1866 she was united in marriage to John A. Moore. To this union were born 9 children: Mrs. Laura CROY of Indianapolis; Walter Moore of Butler; Mrs. Carrie Moore of Waveland; Charles and Edith who preceded her in death; Mrs. Silvia Moore of Muncie; Mrs. Elsie Moore of Mecca; John G. Moore of Kankakee, Ill; and Mrs. Inez Burrs of Chicago, Ill. She had 26 grandchildren, 20 greats and four great greats. Since her husband's death Oct 19, 1920 she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Moore. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Crawfordsville Christian Church and a woman of fine character. For a number of years she has been unable to attend church on account of failing eye sight and later an accident that confined her to her chair, but she never failed to listen to the morning service over the radio. IN spite of her affliction, she was considerate and appreciative of all those about her, who will always have of her a pleasant memory.
Note: Some question as to her last name (Swaim; Swim; Sweem?) - anyone know for sure, please let me know -- kbz