SOURCE: McArthur Democratic Enquirer Newspaper May 19, 1926 "Mrs Margaret Newman" Mrs Margaret Newman, aged 86 years died at the home of her son Charles, west of the Tarr Farm, Clinton Township at 9:00 pm Monday May 10, of the infirmities of old age. She was Miss Margaret Eberts before marriage, practically all her life having been spent in Vinton county. Her people were engaged as iron furnace employees before, during and after the civil war. Her husband the late John Newman, a highly esteemed and reliable citizen, has been dead for a number of years. Their home for probably 60 years was just east of the Tarr Farm. She is survived by five sons: George, Henry, John, Cliff and Charles and one daughter Mrs Walter Murdock , all of Hamden neigborhood; also one brother John Eberts. One daughter Mrs Hugh Gerty, died many years ago. There are also a number of grandchildren. Mrs Newman was one of the old time perfect mothers and her funeral Thursday was atended by a large concourse of people who had known and respected her in life." **************************************************************************************************************** SOURCE: May 26, 1926 The McArthur Democrat Enquirer Newspaper Vinton County, Ohio OBITUARY "Margaret Eberts was born in Germany, August 16th, 1839 and died of heart trouble May 10, 1926 aged 86 years, 8 months and 24 days. Deceased came to America in 1850 locating in Ohio, making her home in Vinton county. She gave her heart early to God in life and untied with the UB church and continued a true Christian woman till He called her home to rest. She was married to John Newman, September 25, 1864, who preceded her in death on September 30, 1909. To this union were born eight children; two of whom William and Margaret Susan, preceded their father to the better world. Those living to mourn her loss are George, Henry, Clifford, John and Mrs Walter Murdoch of Hamden, and Charley, still at home; also one brother John of Vinton, and a host of relatives and friends. We have lost a kind and loving mother who always greeted us with a smile during all her sickness and ask us all to meet her in Heaven. Dearest Grandma, thou has left us And no more thy face we'll see. But in Heaven we hope to meet thee Where no parting there will be. A loving mother and Grandmother dear So good and true and so sincere, Great is the loss that we sustain, But hope in Heaven to meet again. Our home is broken our hearts are sad, Could you have stayed we'd been so glad, But God in His wisdom has taken you away, But in Heaven we'll meet you some glad sweet day." _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx