Sarah Emily TEMPLETON

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Obituary - Sarah Emily Templeton was born in New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, March 8, 1856, and died at the hoe of her daughter, Mrs. Delia Wilkins near redfield, Iowa, Dec 7, 1924 age 68 years, 8 months, and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Henry Edwin Slawson January 27, 1874, at Woodhull, Illinois. To this union seven children were born. Her husband and five children have preceded her in death, leaving to mourn a daughter and son, Mrs. Delia Wilkins of Redfield, Iowa, and Dr. H.N. Slawson of Kansas City, MO. Two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Terell of New Sharon, Iowa, and Mrs. Alcinda Thompson of San Jose, Calif. One brother, D.C. Templeton of Chicago, Ill. Also four grandchildren. Mrs. Slawson has been in failing health for several months and a great sufferer. She was raised by Christian parents and later united with the First Baptist Church at Bedford, Iowa. Funeral services were held at her daughter's home in Redfield, Iowa. Interment was made at Bedford Monday, Dec 8th. The relatives wish to express their thanks to the ladies of the Baptist Church, who so kindly gave flowers for the funeral. (Source: Bedford (IA) Free Press, Dec 11, 1924)

By: Joe Chester

Sarah married Henry Edwin SLAWSON on 27 Jan 1874 in Woodhull, Illinois. Henry (son of Jesse SLAUSON and Elizabeth Ann HOLMES) was born on 22 Sep 1851 in Knox County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1922 in Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Delia Eveline SLAWSON was born on 24 Jun 1875 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois; died on 11 Jan 1960 in Redfield, Dallas Co., Iowa.
2. Lena Myrtle SLAWSON was born on 09 Jan 1877 in New Castle, Henry County, Illinois; died on 15 Jan 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa .
3. Lois Grace SLAWSON was born on 04 Sep 1880 in Henry County, Illinois; died on 31 Jan 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
4. Lewis Lavern SLAWSON was born on 15 Nov 1883 in Taylor County, Iowa; died on 22 Aug 1917 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa .
5. Harlan Montgomery SLAWSON was born on 21 Jun 1886 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 02 Dec 1906 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa .
6. Dr. Harvey Nathan SLAWSON was born on 21 Jun 1886 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died in Jan 1968 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, St. Louis County, Missouri.
7. Eunice Gertrude SLAWSON was born on 27 Nov 1888 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 07 Sep 1894 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.

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William A. Templeton was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, January 10, 1817, and died at the home of his daughter Sunday evening August 16, 1908, aged 91 years, 7 months and 6 days.
He moved from his birthplace with his parents, before he was a year old, to Warren County, Ohio, and there they lived until March, 1832, when they immigrated to Henry County, Indiana.
On February 28, 1841, he married to Miss Nancy J. Gallant, who was a faithful wife and companion until her death which occurred December 20, 1889.
In the fall of 1864, he and his family left Indiana and moved to Knox County, Illinois, when after a year's residence they moved to a farm near Woodhull in Henry County, Ill. There they made their home until they moved to this county in the spring of 1879. They lived on a farm two miles east of Bedford for two years and then moved to town where he has since resided. There were ten children born to them, five of whom survive. They are D.C. Templeton of Chicago, Mrs. Lydia A. Terbell, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Sauson and Mrs. Sarah E. Slauson, all of Bedford and Mrs. Alcinda Thompson of Missoula, Montana.
Mr. Templeton united with the M.E. Church in young manhood and has been a faithful and consistent member since. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. W.M. Dudley. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all. (Source: Bedford (IA) Free Press, 20 aug 1908, pg. 1)

William married Nancy Jane GALLANT on 28 Feb 1841. Nancy was born in Oct 1814 in Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1889 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]