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Died—At her home five miles southwest of Rock Valiev on Friday afternoon, Nov. 25th at 4 o’clock, Elizabeth Bellesfield, aged'89 years and 5-months. ’ 1The deceased was one of the early settlers of Sioux county,, having located here in 1868. Her husband •died in this courtty the same year, and she has since lived with her sons. Elizabeth Bellesfield was born in Monroe county, Pennsylvania, in 1803, and consequently at the time of her death was over 89 years of age. She lived in Wisconsin from 18ol; to 1868 the’time the family located here. She leaves surviving her two sons, David Bellesfield, who Hyes at the home place, arid Samuel Bellesfield, of Rock Vajley, and two daughters,;'Mrs.Mary Maw 1 ami of Blair. Neb., and Mrs. Alice J. Thorpe, of Hudson, S.\D. .Deceased was con verted and united with the M,' E. church in her-early married life and remained a consistent Christian till death. The funeral tbok place at Rock Valley on Monday at 1 o’clock, services being held at the M.E, church,.
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Rock Valley Register
Rock Valley, Iowa, US
Thu, Dec 01, 1892
Page 4
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