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Note N2169
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Based on date in 1860 Iowa Census (Franklin Twp/Des Moines Cty)
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Note N2170
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Age at death 88y 9m 28da.
Obit from Burlington (Ia) Evening Gazette, April 17, 1905:
Mrs. Catherine A. Hartzell, one of Des Moines county's old settlers, passed away Saturday evening at her home, ten miles north of the city, as result of an attack of heart failure. She had been ill for about four weeks, but the sickness was not considered serious and death was most unexpected.
The deceased was born in Pennsylvania June 17, 1816, being 88 years of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Adam Hartzell in 1833 in the east, and in 1844 they came to Iowa and settled in Des Moines county, where they made their continuous residence, Mr. Hartzell passing away in 1890.
Mrs. Catherine McAllister Hartzell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for sixty-seven years and was an earnest worker. She was a woman of more than ordinary businee ability and, although engaging in the agricultural cultivation, she was a material aid in the success of the farm and the family became one of the most prominant inthe county. Mrs. Hartzell had many friends, and while she did not take an active interest in social life, she was very attentive to her home and made that the center of her life. She was kind to a fault and her charities were many. Many will regret the passing away of this grand old lady.
Surviving are the following children. Randal M. Adam R and Samuel of Peru, Kansas, and Mrs. M. M. Lines, Sophia M and Austin L Hartzell of Des Moines county. Twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment in Franklin Mills cemetery.
Obit from Hawkeye Tues April 18, 1905 page 6.
Mrs. Catherine McAllister Harzell passed away last Saturday at the old family home in Franklin township. Death was due to heart failure. She was born in Pennsylvania June 17, 1816, and was married there in 1833 to Adam Wertzwell. They came to Iowa in 1844, locating in Franklin township, where they made their permanent home. There the husband died September 14, 1890. Mrs. Hartzell is survived by six children, all of whom were at her bedside during her last illness. They are: Randall M., Adam R., and Samuel T., of Peru, Kan., and Mrs. M. M. Lines, Sophie M. and Austin L. at home in Des Moines County. There are twelve grandchildren and three great-grand-children.
Mrs. Hartzell was highly respected and loved by those who knew her best, and as she advanced in years beyond the allotted three score and ten she lost none of those qualities of mind and heart that won for her enduring friendships in her younger days. Her life was well-rounded, and it furnished an excellent example for the younger generation. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for sixty-seven years, and she had lived according to the teachings of her faith.
The funeral will be held from the family residence Tuesday, April 18, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, interment in Franklin Mills cemetery.
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Note N2171
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Middle name from Mark Hartzell.
"Fifty Years of Wedded Life. There was a semi-centennial celebration the other day in this vicinity that was a little ahead of Burlington's approaching anniversary. It was a pleasant gathering of neighbors at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hartzell in Franklin Mills township, upon the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. They removed to Iowa, from Pennsylvania, in 1843, and, we believe, have made their present homestead their abiding place vere since, and surrounded by hosts of good friends have found life full of pleasure and happiness, as well as some cares and toil. Enjoying, as they do, the high esteem and love of neighbors and acquaintances, the venerable couple can look back upon their long and useful lives with pleasure, and their fiftieth anniversary of married life found in them the happy example of the blessings of an American Christian home.."--31 May 1883, The (Burlington IA) Weekly Hawk-Eye.
"Mrs. Catherine A. Hartzell, one of Des Moines county's old settlers, passed away Saturday evening at her home, ten miles north of the city, as result of an attack of heart failure. She had been ill for about four weeks, but the sickness was not considered serious and death was most unexpected.
The deceased was born in Pennsylvania, June 17, 1816, being 88 years of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage to Adam Hartzell in 1833 in the east, and in 1844 they came to Iowa and settled in Des Moines county, where they made their continuous residence, Mr. Hartzell passing away in 1890.
Mrs. Catherine Mc Allister Hartzell was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for sixty-seven years and was an earnest worker. She was a woman of more than ordinary business ability and, although engaging in the agricultural cultivation, she was a material aid in the success of the farm and the family became one of the most prominent in the county. Mrs. Hartzell had many friends, and while she did not take an active interest in social life, she was very attentive to her home and made that the center of her life. She was kind to a fault and her charities were many. Many will regret the passing away of this grand old lady.
Surviving are the following children: Randal M., Adam R. and Samuel of Peru, Kan., and Mrs. M. M. Lines, Sophia M. and Austin L. Hartzell of Des Moines county. Twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment in Franklin Mills cemetery."--17 Apr 1905, Burlington (IA) Evening Gazette