HAMRICK, Maggie M
Source: Greencastle Star Press 10 March 1894
p1 & p5
Mrs. Jesse Hamrick of Clinton Township died on
March 3 (sic – tombstone reads 22 Oct 1862 – 4 March 1894) after a short
sickness in the 31st year of her age. The deceased was a devoted
wife, a fond mother and a kind neighbor. Her death is sincerely mourned by a
large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Under “Sycamore Grove news” – The funeral of
Mrs. Jesse Hamrick on Monday was largely attended; burial at Bethel on Little
Walnut Cemetery; a husband and two children are left to mourn the loss of a
loving wife and kind mother.
Source: Greencastle Star Press 24 March 1894 p
4
Mrs. Maggie Hamrick, wife of Jesse Hamrick,
Jr. bid farewell to the sorrows of this life and passed to the land of rest on
March 4, 1894; she was sick only a few days; she died in the Savior’s love. She
leaves a husband, two children Earl aged 9 years, and Essa aged 5 years; a
mother and three brothers and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn
her loss. The deceased, Maggie M. Kee,
was the daughter of Bolin and Sarah Kee; she was born Oct 22, 1862; married to
Jesse M. Hamrick Jr. on March 20, 1879; joined the ME Church in Feb 1891 and
was a faithful and true member. Before going hence she called her children to
her bedside and asked that they be obedient children and that they become
members of the church and live faithful to the Master’s cause. She was a true
and loving wife and faithful and kind mother and was loved by all who knew her.
She told the relatives and friends that she wanted to meet them in Heaven… one
who knew her! - transcribed by kbz