Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 18, 1911 DANIEL DAVIS BETHARDS, son of LITTLETON and SARAH BETHARDS, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, February 18, 1850, died May 9, 1911 being 61 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was united in marriage to MARY C. ESKRIDGE, May 30, 1872. To this union nine children were born; ASA F, SALLIE A., ANGELINE M., JOHNNIE, LITTLETON N , ELMER R., GEORGE W., JASPER N. AND LIZZIE. All survive him except ANGELINE M. and JOHNNIE who died in infancy. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 2 sisters; Mrs. ANGELINE WILSON, of Woodland and Mrs. REBECCA SNYDER, of Henessey, Okla.; and 5 brothers, EZRA, of Made?r, Cal.; MATHIAS, HARL and AARON, of Columbus, Ohio, and JOHN D., of Leon, Iowa. The only brother or sister present during his last sickness and death was JOHN D. All the surviving children were present and did everything possible for his comfort during his last sickness. He came to Iowa in September, 1882, and settled on the farm where he lived until his death. He was a home loving man and will literally be missed by his family and the community at large. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the short service held at the home at 11 o'clock Thursday morning and followed the remains to their last resting place in the beautiful cemetery at Lineville. The residents of this community extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereft and grieving family. ------------------------------------------- Card of thanks ~~ We wish to thank all the kind friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. -- Mrs. Mary Bethards and Children. ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 10, 2009 [email protected] This was extremely difficult to read, so if you find errors, please let me know..