This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Root, Dickinson, Wood, McDaniel, Faught Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AQB.2ACI/144.2 Message Board Post: Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, July 25, 1918 MURRAY DEPARTMENT. Word has been received here announcing the death of Mrs. James ROOT, which occurred at her home in Lincoln, Sunday, at 2:30. Mrs. Root was, in her maiden life, Harriett Ann DICKINSON, and was born Oct. 13, 1840. She was married September 27, 1863, to James Root, and for several years lived in Michigan, later removing to Murray, Nebraska, and Mr. Rott [sic] engaged in farming, later he was in the lumber business, and for a number of years was in this line in Murray. Later they moved to Lincoln at which place they have since lived, Mr. Root having passed away two years ago. Three children, two daughters and one son survive this union, Mr. Charles Franklin ROOT and Mrs. Minnie WOOD, of Lincoln, and Mrs. MC DANIEL, of Nebraska City. The funeral services occurred in Lincoln at the Y Street Christian church, of which the deceased was a life long member. Plattsmouth Journal, Thursday, August 1, 1918 MRS. JAMES ROOT. Harriet A. ROOT passed away after a long illness, at her home, 2910 Vine street, Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 21, 1918. She was born October 13, 1840, in St. Joe., Indiana. She moved with her family in early life to Newago, Michigan, where she was later married to James Root, September 27, 1863. To this union was born four children: Martha M., Charles Franklin; Mary C. and Minnie I., all but Martha M.FAUGHT still survive her. She united with the Christian church early in life and has remained a faithful member through all of her life. In the year 1869 she and her husband moved from the home in Michigan to Nebraska, establishing a home at Murray, Nebraska, where they lived until 1907 when they came to the home in Lincoln, 2910 Vine street, from which earthly home both she and her faithful Christian husband have moved into the eternal home. She lived in Nebraska forty-nine years. She was a faithful wife and mother and a friend ever true to those whoever came within the circle of her friendship. Since living in Lincoln she and her family have been well beloved fellow-workers in the East Lincoln! church, where two of her children and several of her grandchildren are faithful members. The funeral of Mrs. Root was held at the East Side Christian church, Lincoln, Tuesday, July 23d at 4:00 p.m. The services were conducted by the pastor, J.W. HILTON, assisted by W.P. AYLSWORTH, of Bethany. The songs were sung by Mrs. Edna Hilton STONE, with violin obligatto by Chas. W. HUYCK. A number of the mutes, friends of the deceased, sang “Nearer My God to Thee” in the mute language, which was very impressive. The sermon was interpreted to them by Miss KROCKER, of College view. The floral offerings were beautiful. The remains were laid away beside the husband, James Root, in Wyuka cemetery. “Gentle mother, loving mother, sainted mother, kind and true. Resting now in peace with Jesus, Loving hearts remember you.”