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Shelby County, Iowa
Shelby County, Iowa Republican
June 14, 1900
Death of Elizabeth McMullen
Mrs. Elizabeth McMullen died at the family house in this city, Sunday noon. Her death was caused by an acute attack of pneumonia, and her last sickness was of a few days of duration. The funeral was held at the home, Tuesday afternoon, Elder Washington Wyland officiating and Rev. L. R Thomas assisting.
Elizabeth Bainter was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, May 12, 1825. Her father's cabin stood upon ground where is now the large city of Dayton. When five years of age, her family moved to what is now South Bend, Ind. and was the second white family to settle there. She was united in marriage to David McMullen, July 20, 1841. Herself, husband and family moved to Shelby County, Iowa, in October, 1874, settling on a farm in east Harlan township. They remained there until about 1890, when they moved to this city. The husband died some five years ago.
Five children were born to them. Of these, one died in infancy, and the remaining are: Mrs. Samuel Elser of Cherokee county, George McMullen of Irwin, Miss Sarah McMullen and Mrs. Lizzie Gillett of this city.
Mrs. McMullen was a member of the Dunker church, and lived a life consistent with its teachings. Most of her life was spent among pioneer surroundings, which developed in her a character of strength and nobleness peculiar to the pioneer. A large number of friends and neighbors attested their appreciation of the deceased by attendance to her funeral.
I am interested in exchanging notes with anyone who is connected with this family.
Robin McMullen Landgren
Dlandgren@aol.com
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