Sarah Ann Burrell Hamilton (1859-1947)

Sarah Ann Burrell Hamilton

Birth

22 May 1859

Burrell Township, Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Death

18 Apr 1947 (aged 87)

Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Burial

IOOF Cemetery

Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa, USA Add to Map

Plot

Sec 1 Row 1 Stone 20

Memorial ID

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DEATH OF SARAH ANN [BURRELL] HAMILTON

April 18,1947

Sarah Ann Burrell, daughter of George and Arminta Burrell, was born May 22, 1859, in Burrell township, Decatur county, Iowa. She died at her home in Davis City, Iowa, April 18,1947, at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 26 days.

She was united in marriage to John A. Hamilton, March 26, 1876. Together they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, March 26, 1926. To this union 12 children were born. Her husband and five children preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss seven children, twelve grand-children and three great-grand-children.

She united with the Methodist church many years ago and was a faithful Christian throughout her entire life. She was beloved by all who knew her and affectionately called "Aunt Sarah" by her many friends. Her children and granchildren were at her bedside throughout her illness and gave her all the loving care possible to alleviate her suffering.

The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist chapel in Davis City, April 20, at 2 p. m. by evangelist Wm. J. Campbell and the body laid to rest in the new cemetery beside that of her husband.

NOTE: Sarah's mother was Hannah, sister of Arminta. Hannah died so early in life that Arminta was considered Sarah's mother.

DEATH OF SARAH ANN [BURRELL] HAMILTON

April 18,1947

The funeral service was conducted at the Methodist chapel in Davis City, April 20, at 2 p. m. by evangelist Wm. J. Campbell and the body laid to rest in the new cemetery beside that of her husband.

NOTE: Sarah's mother was Hannah, sister of Arminta. Hannah died so early in life that Arminta was considered Sarah's mother.