Lena Myrtle SLAWSON

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Lena Myrtle Slawson was born at Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois, June 9, 1877 and died at the home of her parents in Bedford, IA., Jan 10, 1904. She united with the Christian Church when about 14 years of age and professed to enjoy the peace of God at that time. Those who know her speak of her as generous hearted and very cheerful. She has been afflicted for about a year and came home about 5 weeks before her death.
There was present at the funeral Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilkins, of Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Wilkins a sister of the deceased came to see her afflicted sister some two weeks before her departure. Mr. and Mrs. Chester from kansas were also present. Mrs. Grace Chester came home some ten days prior to the sister's decease, so the whole family were together.
The funeral took place at the home of Mr and Mrs. H.E. Slawson on Sunday Jan 17th at 2 p.m., Rev. Griffith officiating. Many friends of the family and relatives were present to pa their tribute of sympathy for the afflicted family. There remain to mourn for her three brothers, two sisters, father and mother and aged grandfather. Interment in Bedford Cemetery. Pray for the consolation that comes from above.
(Source: Bedford (IA) Daily Republican, 21 Jan 1904, pg 1)

Family/Spouse: Charles MORRISON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Henry Edwin "Ed, H.E." SLAWSON

Henry Edwin Slawson was born on Sept. 22, 1851 at Knox County, Illinois. On Jan. 27, 1874, he married Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Illinois She was the daughter of William A. & Nancy Jane (Gallant) Templeton and was born on march 8, 1856. Sarah died on Dec. 7, 1924 at Guthrie Co., Iowa. Henry died at Bedford, Iowa on Oct. 19, 1922. Henry was the son of Jesse & Elizabeth Ann Slawson. His brothers and sisters were: Oscar (ca. 1835-ca. 1864), Eveline (ca 1836-?), Lois Miranda ( Dec 12, 1838-May 26, 1917), Rufus (Aug. 29, 1840-Mar. 1, 1902), unnamed female died in infancy, another unnamed female who died in infancy, Lewis Egbert (Feb 6, 1849-Oct. 1, 1923) and charles Augustus (Oct. 3, 1854-June 6, 1933)

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Henry married Sarah Emily TEMPLETON on 27 Jan 1874 in Woodhull, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of William A. TEMPLETON and Nancy Jane GALLANT) was born on 08 Mar 1856 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana; died on 07 Dec 1924 in Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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)

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• Census: 1850, Living in Twp., 11, Knox Co., Illinois

Jesse married Elizabeth Ann HOLMESWaterlo, Albany County, New York. Elizabeth was born on 13 Apr 1818 in Westerio, Albany Co., New York; died on 29 Mar 1868; was buried in Williams Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Living with husband in Twp. 11, Knox Co., Illinois

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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]