The Washington Republican Washington County Friday April 19, 1901 Emily Snoden DRISKELL was born Oct. 1st, 1826, in Union county, Indiana, died April 8th, 1901, near Hollenberg, Ks., aged 74 years, 7 months and 7 days. Mrs. Driskell was married to Mountillian G. DRISKELL in Washington county, Iowa, Dec. 22nd, 1842. Seven children of this union, six sons and one daughter survive the parents. Mrs. Driskell and husband were among the pioneer settlers of this county. They homesteaded the land on which a part of the town of Washington is built. They also with three other persons formed the first Methodist society in the county at Washington. This is said to have been the first church organization in the county. For many years Mrs. Driskell and husband have resided near Hollenberg. Mrs. Driskell was converted when about 14 years of age and united with the Baptist church. After her marriage she and her husband united with the Methodist Espicopal church of which they remained faithful members until their death. Father Driskell died in January of this year. Mother Driskell had not long to wait before she went to join him. The funeral services which were held at the Hollenberg M.E. church, April 9th, 1901, were conducted by the writer. The remains were laid to rest in the Hollenberg cemetery. C.E. TRUEBLOOD.