Mrs. C. C. Claytor died Friday, Sept. 4. 1903, at her home in north Clarinda, from the result of a stroke of paralysis, aged 56 years, 10 months and 9 days. Melissa Cunning was a native of Indiana, and in 1819 removed with her parents to Davis City, Iowa, and in 1857 they located in this county. On Dec, 11, 1870, she was married to C. C. Claytor, and five children were born to them, four of whom together with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. The funeral was held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1903
Melissa C. Cunning was born in Fountain County, Indiana, October 25, 1846. In 1849 she removed with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, and in 1857 to Page county where she has since resided.
December 11, 1870, she was united in marriage to C.C. Claytor. Of this union five children were born, four of whom and the father survive her to mourn her departure.
In early youth she united with the Christian church. Her life has been that of an earnest, faithful, God-fearing christian and has been an inspiration to her associates in this work. In the home she has been the most loving and faithful--all that a true wife and mother could be. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1903
Melissa C. Cunning was born in Fountain County, Indiana, October 25, 1846. In 1849 she removed with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, and in 1857 to Page county where she has since resided.
December 11, 1870, she was united in marriage to C.C. Claytor. Of this union five children were born, four of whom and the father survive her to mourn her departure.
In early youth she united with the Christian church. Her life has been that of an earnest, faithful, God-fearing christian and has been an inspiration to her associates in this work. In the home she has been the most loving and faithful--all that a true wife and mother could be. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1903
Mrs. C. C. Claytor died Friday, Sept. 4. 1903, at her home in north Clarinda, from the result of a stroke of paralysis, aged 56 years, 10 months and 9 days. Melissa Cunning was a native of Indiana, and in 1819 removed with her parents to Davis City, Iowa, and in 1857 they located in this county. On Dec, 11, 1870, she was married to C. C. Claytor, and five children were born to them, four of whom together with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and loving mother. The funeral was held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Fisher. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 10, 1903
Melissa C. Cunning was born in Fountain County, Indiana, October 25, 1846. In 1849 she removed with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, and in 1857 to Page county where she has since resided.
December 11, 1870, she was united in marriage to C.C. Claytor. Of this union five children were born, four of whom and the father survive her to mourn her departure.
In early youth she united with the Christian church. Her life has been that of an earnest, faithful, God-fearing christian and has been an inspiration to her associates in this work. In the home she has been the most loving and faithful--all that a true wife and mother could be. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1903
Melissa C. Cunning was born in Fountain County, Indiana, October 25, 1846. In 1849 she removed with her parents to Davis County, Iowa, and in 1857 to Page county where she has since resided.
December 11, 1870, she was united in marriage to C.C. Claytor. Of this union five children were born, four of whom and the father survive her to mourn her departure.
In early youth she united with the Christian church. Her life has been that of an earnest, faithful, God-fearing christian and has been an inspiration to her associates in this work. In the home she has been the most loving and faithful--all that a true wife and mother could be. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1903
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