HART, Letitia (Horner) 1827-1896

HART, HORNER

Posted By: Nettie Mae (email)
Date: 4/15/2024 at 15:09:19

Source: Clinton Morning Age, published in Clinton, Iowa on Thursday, August 13th, 1896

PASSED AWAY.
MRS. B. B. HART ANSWERS THE LAST CALL.
An Old and Respected Citizen is no More -- The Funeral

In the death of Mrs. B. B. Hart, which occurred Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, many people of this city will realize that they have lost one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of this city. One, who, for many years had been their friend and to be such was a pleasure. Deceased had been a patient sufferer for full a year before her death, which brings pain to many.

Letitia Horner was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 31, 1827, making her 68 years of age at the time of her death. In that state she spent her childhood, afterward removing to Lunda, New York. Here she was married to B. B. Hart, December 28, 1854. To this union was born three children, one of whom, Miss Jennie H., together with the husband, survive her.

Two years after her marriage, together with her husband, she came to Iowa, locating at Lyons. There they resided until about 21 years ago. They removed to the home in Ringwood, which is now saddened by the death of the devoted wife and mother.
The funeral will be held from the residence Friday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Dr. Kaye officiating. The remains will be interred at Oakland.