She was married to Nelson J. Letts, September 23, 1866. To this union were born two children, Leland E., who died June 4, 1904, and George L. Letts. After her marriage, Mrs. Letts and her husband moved to a farm in Scott township which then consisted of virgin forest. This they cleared and here established a home which was maintained for nearly half a century. In the spring of 1915, they moved to Angola, Indiana, where they lived until the death of Mr. Letts September 16, 1922. Since that time Mrs. Letts has made her home with her son, George L. Letts.
At an early age, Mrs. Letts united with the Disciples of Christ church at North Scott, Indiana, and for many years was a regular attendant. However, she being a home loving woman, was not interested in many outside activities, but devoted her entire life to her home and loved ones. Mrs. Letts is survived by her son, George L. Letts of Elmhurst, Illinois, four grandchildren: Kenton and Dale Letts of Chicago, Illinois; Louis and Mary Letts of Elmhurst, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Angola, Sunday afternoon, October 21, conducted by Rev. John Humphreys. The burial was in Circle Hill cemetery.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN
Wednesday, October 24, 1928,
p. 1, col. 5.
She was married to Nelson J. Letts, September 23, 1866. To this union were born two children, Leland E., who died June 4, 1904, and George L. Letts. After her marriage, Mrs. Letts and her husband moved to a farm in Scott township which then consisted of virgin forest. This they cleared and here established a home which was maintained for nearly half a century. In the spring of 1915, they moved to Angola, Indiana, where they lived until the death of Mr. Letts September 16, 1922. Since that time Mrs. Letts has made her home with her son, George L. Letts.
At an early age, Mrs. Letts united with the Disciples of Christ church at North Scott, Indiana, and for many years was a regular attendant. However, she being a home loving woman, was not interested in many outside activities, but devoted her entire life to her home and loved ones. Mrs. Letts is survived by her son, George L. Letts of Elmhurst, Illinois, four grandchildren: Kenton and Dale Letts of Chicago, Illinois; Louis and Mary Letts of Elmhurst, Illinois; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Angola, Sunday afternoon, October 21, conducted by Rev. John Humphreys. The burial was in Circle Hill cemetery.
STEUBEN REPUBLICAN
Wednesday, October 24, 1928,
p. 1, col. 5.
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