Wife of John Eaton. Daughter of John Mosser and Susanna Frankhouser
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 17, 1935
MRS. ELIZABETH EATON
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, centenarian, died at her home, 1003 Orchard avenue, in Chariton on Sunday morning, Oct. 13, 1935, at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Secor, were held at the Dunshee Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, and burial was in the Chariton cemetery.
Elizabeth Mosser was born in Brandonville, West Virginia, on Jan. 23, 1835, and was one of a family of twelve children. The others preceded her in death.
She grew to young womanhood in West Virginia and was married there in 1862 to John Eaton. They lived there for several years and also spent some time in Pennsylvania and Ohio, coming to Iowa in 1869. They located on a farm in Liberty township, near Oakley, where they made their home until 1910 when they came to Chariton.
Mr. Eaton passed away here in 1913 and Mrs. Eaton had since made her home with her children. She spent last year in West Virginia with a daughter, returning to Chariton last spring. She made the journey via auto, and in spite of the fact that she was over a hundred years old she stood the trip remarkably well and enjoyed it immensely.
She was in splendid health until a few years ago, when she suffered a light stroke of paralysis, from which she partially recovered.
During her century of life she witnessed many changes and innovations, and endured all the privations and hardships of the early pioneer days. She was able to recall many important events in the nation's history, including numerous incidents in connection with the Civil War, and was near some of the battle grounds.
She was denied school privileges and had but thirteen months of schooling. It was not until she was twelve years old that she learned to read and write. In late years when it became difficult to write by hand she mastered the use of a typewriter and was able to keep up correspondence with relatives and friends.
In young womanhood she became a Christian and led a devout life, following in the footsteps of the Savior until called to her heavenly home. Her sweet Christian character was a benediction to all of those with whom she came in contact. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian church of Chariton.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, six of whom are left to mourn their loss. They are John Eaton, of Derby; Mrs. Anna Frenier, of West Virginia; Mosser Eaton, of Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer and James R. Eaton, of Chariton. There are also 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 17, 1935
MRS. ELIZABETH EATON
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, centenarian, died at her home, 1003 Orchard avenue, in Chariton on Sunday morning, Oct. 13, 1935, at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Secor, were held at the Dunshee Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, and burial was in the Chariton cemetery.
Elizabeth Mosser was born in Brandonville, West Virginia, on Jan. 23, 1835, and was one of a family of twelve children. The others preceded her in death.
She grew to young womanhood in West Virginia and was married there in 1862 to John Eaton. They lived there for several years and also spent some time in Pennsylvania and Ohio, coming to Iowa in 1869. They located on a farm in Liberty township, near Oakley, where they made their home until 1910 when they came to Chariton.
Mr. Eaton passed away here in 1913 and Mrs. Eaton had since made her home with her children. She spent last year in West Virginia with a daughter, returning to Chariton last spring. She made the journey via auto, and in spite of the fact that she was over a hundred years old she stood the trip remarkably well and enjoyed it immensely.
She was in splendid health until a few years ago, when she suffered a light stroke of paralysis, from which she partially recovered.
During her century of life she witnessed many changes and innovations, and endured all the privations and hardships of the early pioneer days. She was able to recall many important events in the nation's history, including numerous incidents in connection with the Civil War, and was near some of the battle grounds.
She was denied school privileges and had but thirteen months of schooling. It was not until she was twelve years old that she learned to read and write. In late years when it became difficult to write by hand she mastered the use of a typewriter and was able to keep up correspondence with relatives and friends.
In young womanhood she became a Christian and led a devout life, following in the footsteps of the Savior until called to her heavenly home. Her sweet Christian character was a benediction to all of those with whom she came in contact. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian church of Chariton.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, six of whom are left to mourn their loss. They are John Eaton, of Derby; Mrs. Anna Frenier, of West Virginia; Mosser Eaton, of Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer and James R. Eaton, of Chariton. There are also 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Wife of John Eaton. Daughter of John Mosser and Susanna Frankhouser
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 17, 1935
MRS. ELIZABETH EATON
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, centenarian, died at her home, 1003 Orchard avenue, in Chariton on Sunday morning, Oct. 13, 1935, at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Secor, were held at the Dunshee Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, and burial was in the Chariton cemetery.
Elizabeth Mosser was born in Brandonville, West Virginia, on Jan. 23, 1835, and was one of a family of twelve children. The others preceded her in death.
She grew to young womanhood in West Virginia and was married there in 1862 to John Eaton. They lived there for several years and also spent some time in Pennsylvania and Ohio, coming to Iowa in 1869. They located on a farm in Liberty township, near Oakley, where they made their home until 1910 when they came to Chariton.
Mr. Eaton passed away here in 1913 and Mrs. Eaton had since made her home with her children. She spent last year in West Virginia with a daughter, returning to Chariton last spring. She made the journey via auto, and in spite of the fact that she was over a hundred years old she stood the trip remarkably well and enjoyed it immensely.
She was in splendid health until a few years ago, when she suffered a light stroke of paralysis, from which she partially recovered.
During her century of life she witnessed many changes and innovations, and endured all the privations and hardships of the early pioneer days. She was able to recall many important events in the nation's history, including numerous incidents in connection with the Civil War, and was near some of the battle grounds.
She was denied school privileges and had but thirteen months of schooling. It was not until she was twelve years old that she learned to read and write. In late years when it became difficult to write by hand she mastered the use of a typewriter and was able to keep up correspondence with relatives and friends.
In young womanhood she became a Christian and led a devout life, following in the footsteps of the Savior until called to her heavenly home. Her sweet Christian character was a benediction to all of those with whom she came in contact. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian church of Chariton.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, six of whom are left to mourn their loss. They are John Eaton, of Derby; Mrs. Anna Frenier, of West Virginia; Mosser Eaton, of Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer and James R. Eaton, of Chariton. There are also 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, October 17, 1935
MRS. ELIZABETH EATON
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, centenarian, died at her home, 1003 Orchard avenue, in Chariton on Sunday morning, Oct. 13, 1935, at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 20 days.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Harry Secor, were held at the Dunshee Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, and burial was in the Chariton cemetery.
Elizabeth Mosser was born in Brandonville, West Virginia, on Jan. 23, 1835, and was one of a family of twelve children. The others preceded her in death.
She grew to young womanhood in West Virginia and was married there in 1862 to John Eaton. They lived there for several years and also spent some time in Pennsylvania and Ohio, coming to Iowa in 1869. They located on a farm in Liberty township, near Oakley, where they made their home until 1910 when they came to Chariton.
Mr. Eaton passed away here in 1913 and Mrs. Eaton had since made her home with her children. She spent last year in West Virginia with a daughter, returning to Chariton last spring. She made the journey via auto, and in spite of the fact that she was over a hundred years old she stood the trip remarkably well and enjoyed it immensely.
She was in splendid health until a few years ago, when she suffered a light stroke of paralysis, from which she partially recovered.
During her century of life she witnessed many changes and innovations, and endured all the privations and hardships of the early pioneer days. She was able to recall many important events in the nation's history, including numerous incidents in connection with the Civil War, and was near some of the battle grounds.
She was denied school privileges and had but thirteen months of schooling. It was not until she was twelve years old that she learned to read and write. In late years when it became difficult to write by hand she mastered the use of a typewriter and was able to keep up correspondence with relatives and friends.
In young womanhood she became a Christian and led a devout life, following in the footsteps of the Savior until called to her heavenly home. Her sweet Christian character was a benediction to all of those with whom she came in contact. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian church of Chariton.
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, six of whom are left to mourn their loss. They are John Eaton, of Derby; Mrs. Anna Frenier, of West Virginia; Mosser Eaton, of Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer and James R. Eaton, of Chariton. There are also 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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