This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KarinKing45 Surnames: Dailey, Lower, Helm, Congleton, Weimer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.adams/4362/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Democrat Adams County, Indiana Friday, Aug. 16, 1912 PIONEER SUCCUMBS Mrs. Rachel Dailey, for Sixty-four Years a Resident Her, Died At AGE OF EIGHTY-ONE At Home of Son in St. Mary's Township - Helpless Last Half Year Mrs. Rachel Daily, aged eighty years, for sixty-four years a resident of this county, died Thursday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of her son, Millard F. Weimer, in St. Mary's township. Last December, Mrs. Dailey fell and dislocated one of her hips, and has been helpless since. Last Tuesday evening about 5 o'clock, she suffered a stroke of apoplexy,and her decline since then has been rapid. Her sisters, Mrs. Joseph Lower and Mrs. Joseph Helm, of this city were at her bedside, with other relatives, who did all they could to assuage her suffering. At 4 o'clock Mrs. Helm left to return to her home here, and upon her arrival home, was apprized that her sister had passed away in the meantime. Mrs. Daily's maiden name was Rachel Congleton. She was a daughter of Daniel and Anna Congleton and was born in Wooster, Ohio, in 1832. In 1848 she came to this county, and a year later was married to David Weimer. To them were born three children -- Millard, of St. Mary's township and Winfield, who resided at home. One daughter died in infacy. Mr. Weimer passed away in 1854 and in her second marriage, the widow was wedded to Esaias Dailey, who gained distinction in the civil war, being captain of the 49th regiment. Of the five children born to them, but one, William Dailey, of Willshire, survives. Two sons, Sheridan and Richard, died in infancy; a son, Cassius M. Dailey, died three years ago, and a son, Charles Dailey, twelve years ago. The husband, Esaias Dailey, passed away in 1869. Mrs. Dailey was the eldest of a family of twelve children, of whom but three are now living. They are: Hiram Congleton of Monroesville, and Mesdames Joseph Lower and Joseph Helm of Decatur. At the age of sixteen years, Mrs. Daily entered the Christian life, becoming a member of the methodist church, with which she was identified unitl twelve years ago, when she united with the United Brethren church at Pleasant Mills. Her life has been one wholly consistent with the Christian standard, and she was highly esteemed and greatly beloved. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home in St. Mary's township, and burial will take place in the Mt. Tabor cemetery. Rev. Kohne of Willshire, Ohio, will probably officiate. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.