HART, Cynthia Capps
(note her
findagrave entry has her dying the next day but this is obviously wrong since
it appears in the 19th of June 1906 Mattoon, Illinois (p1) newspaper
saying she died on the morning of the 19th
Source:
Mattoon, Illinois Journal Gazette Tues 19 June 1906 p 1
Mrs. Ambrose
Y. hart died at her home, 2713 Prairie Avenue at 2:15 o’clock this morning
after an illness of several months’ duration with bronchial trouble, malarial
fever and a complication of diseases. She had been ill since last February; and
had been confined to her bed for the past 10 weeks. The deceased was born on
August 25, 1835 at Gilford (sic) Courthouse, NC. She came to Putnam County,
Indiana with her parents when but six weeks old. In 1850 she removed with them
to Illinois. Her maiden name was Cynthia Capps. She was married to her
surviving husband, Ambrose Y. Hart on December 2, 1852 the ceremony being
performed in Cumberland County, Illinois. The couple spent the greater part of
their married life upon a farm in Paradise Township but 15 years ago removed to
Mattoon where they have since resided. The deceased was a member of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church joining that congregation in 1860. She was a woman
of Christian character and devoted her life to her family and her church,
finding time and opportunity to give a helping hand to friends and neighbors.
Her husband is in poor health, having been confined to his bed for the past two
months. During her illness and just a short time before she died she left
instruction for his welfare. Besides her
husband Mrs. hart is survived by three daughters and one son – Mrs. Mary C. Lee
of Champaign; Mrs. Luella James of Champaign county; and Miss Nellie Hart at
home and Aaron Hart of Kansas City, Mo.
She also leaves an adopted grandchild, Fred Grant Hart living at home.
She is survived by two brothers, Hiram Capps of Urbana and Newton Capps of
Effingham. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First ME Church
at 2:30. The casket will not be opened at the church but friends who wish to
view the remains may do so at the home 2713 Prairie Avenue from 9-12 Wednesday
morning. – kbz