The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 16, 1905 The many friends of the family were greatly grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. R.A. Hemphill of this city which occurred in Lucas at the home of her daughter, MRS. ALICE FOSTER, on Sunday, Nov. 12, 1905, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 26 days. The remains were brought to Chariton on Tuesday morning and at ten o'clock largely attended funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian Church conducted by the Pastor, Rev. M.G. Munn, after which interment took place in the Chariton Cemetery. MARGARET F. HENRY was born in Chester County, South Carolina, on February 15, 1828. She was married in Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 2, 1851, to R.A. HEMPHILL, who survives her. Six children were born to this couple, two of whom have passed to the other world. Those living are WM. H. HEMPHILL of Creston, MRS. ALICE FOSTER of Lucas, N.B. HEMPHILL of Oakley and MRS. JENNIE JONES of Russell. Deceased came with her husband to Iowa in 1868 and has been a resident of Lucas County since that date. They lived in Chariton for several years and then moved to a farm east of this city. Twelve years ago they moved back to this place. A few weeks ago they went to Lucas where MRS. HEMPHILL, who was in ill health, could be cared for by her daughter. Deceased had lived a faithful Christian life from childhood and at the time of her death was a devoted member of the United Presbyterian Church at this place. She lived her life well, doing what she could to make the world better and hu! manity happier. She was a woman without pretense or demonstration, but her many kind deeds will be recalled as sweet consolation. She had a large circle of warm friends who will extend heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing husband and children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 10, 2004 [email protected]