BRITTON JOURNAL -- April 1927 -- "PIONEER WOMAN CALLED TO REST -- Mrs. Miami Appleby Passed Away Monday Morning At Home Here -- Miami Bent was born February 19, 1849 in Palmerton, Ont., Canada, where she grew to young womanhood and on March 26, 1874 was married to Joseph Appleby. In the spring of 1881 the family moved to Wilmar, Minn., living there until the spring of 1883 when they moved to Marshall county, S.D., coming as far as Browns Valley by train. From there they used a covered wagon and oxen. They settle in Pleasant Valley township where she remained until 1921, when she moved with her son, Thomas, to Britton, where she remained with him until her Savior called her home. Mrs. Appleby was one of the first settlers in this section, and endured the hardships and privations of the pioneers with others who came here about that time, and remained to see the county one of the most prosperous in the state.
Mrs. Appleby, her sister-in-law-, and a hired man were caught in the big blizzard of 1888, going home from Britton. They were compelled to stop at a sod barn over night, just north of the August Behnke home.
Miami Bent joined the Presbyterian church in Palmerton, Ont., Canada March 16, 1867, transferring her membership to the Presbyterian church of Britton. She lived her Christian life every day, showing love and kindness to every one. She loved her church and the last Saturday she was conscious she asked to be propped up so she could see the church and the people going. She wished she might get well so she could go to church herself. She was a kind and loving mother, a friend to everyone, always having a pleasant word for all. No matter what the trouble or danger, she always saw the brighter side.
After the family was well settled, Mr. Appleby went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was a passenger engineer up to April 12, 1901. Mrs. Appleby staying on the farm and raising her family. To this union five children were born: William, Arabell, Sophia, Thomas, and Margrette. Mr. Appleby died in Great Falls, April 12, 1901. Arabell died at the farm home here April 18, 1901. There was a double funeral for father and daughter in the Presbyterian church at Britton. William was killed by lightning at his home east of Britton August 16, 1913.
There remains to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and sister, Mrs. Jay Blood, Ponka, Canada; Thomas Applbey, Mrs. Margrette Kilker, of Britton, S.D.
There are eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. One sister, Miss Eliza Bent, of Castor Center, Ont., Canada, came early in January and was with her until the end. These, with a host of friends, sincerely regret her passing. Internment was made in the Britton cemetery yesterday.
On golden streets with open doors, Our loved mother we shall find. She's not dead, but sleepeth, Her spirit's gone before and tenderly will linger near, Her loved ones evermore."
Mrs. Appleby, her sister-in-law-, and a hired man were caught in the big blizzard of 1888, going home from Britton. They were compelled to stop at a sod barn over night, just north of the August Behnke home.
Miami Bent joined the Presbyterian church in Palmerton, Ont., Canada March 16, 1867, transferring her membership to the Presbyterian church of Britton. She lived her Christian life every day, showing love and kindness to every one. She loved her church and the last Saturday she was conscious she asked to be propped up so she could see the church and the people going. She wished she might get well so she could go to church herself. She was a kind and loving mother, a friend to everyone, always having a pleasant word for all. No matter what the trouble or danger, she always saw the brighter side.
After the family was well settled, Mr. Appleby went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was a passenger engineer up to April 12, 1901. Mrs. Appleby staying on the farm and raising her family. To this union five children were born: William, Arabell, Sophia, Thomas, and Margrette. Mr. Appleby died in Great Falls, April 12, 1901. Arabell died at the farm home here April 18, 1901. There was a double funeral for father and daughter in the Presbyterian church at Britton. William was killed by lightning at his home east of Britton August 16, 1913.
There remains to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and sister, Mrs. Jay Blood, Ponka, Canada; Thomas Applbey, Mrs. Margrette Kilker, of Britton, S.D.
There are eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. One sister, Miss Eliza Bent, of Castor Center, Ont., Canada, came early in January and was with her until the end. These, with a host of friends, sincerely regret her passing. Internment was made in the Britton cemetery yesterday.
On golden streets with open doors, Our loved mother we shall find. She's not dead, but sleepeth, Her spirit's gone before and tenderly will linger near, Her loved ones evermore."
BRITTON JOURNAL -- April 1927 -- "PIONEER WOMAN CALLED TO REST -- Mrs. Miami Appleby Passed Away Monday Morning At Home Here -- Miami Bent was born February 19, 1849 in Palmerton, Ont., Canada, where she grew to young womanhood and on March 26, 1874 was married to Joseph Appleby. In the spring of 1881 the family moved to Wilmar, Minn., living there until the spring of 1883 when they moved to Marshall county, S.D., coming as far as Browns Valley by train. From there they used a covered wagon and oxen. They settle in Pleasant Valley township where she remained until 1921, when she moved with her son, Thomas, to Britton, where she remained with him until her Savior called her home. Mrs. Appleby was one of the first settlers in this section, and endured the hardships and privations of the pioneers with others who came here about that time, and remained to see the county one of the most prosperous in the state.
Mrs. Appleby, her sister-in-law-, and a hired man were caught in the big blizzard of 1888, going home from Britton. They were compelled to stop at a sod barn over night, just north of the August Behnke home.
Miami Bent joined the Presbyterian church in Palmerton, Ont., Canada March 16, 1867, transferring her membership to the Presbyterian church of Britton. She lived her Christian life every day, showing love and kindness to every one. She loved her church and the last Saturday she was conscious she asked to be propped up so she could see the church and the people going. She wished she might get well so she could go to church herself. She was a kind and loving mother, a friend to everyone, always having a pleasant word for all. No matter what the trouble or danger, she always saw the brighter side.
After the family was well settled, Mr. Appleby went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was a passenger engineer up to April 12, 1901. Mrs. Appleby staying on the farm and raising her family. To this union five children were born: William, Arabell, Sophia, Thomas, and Margrette. Mr. Appleby died in Great Falls, April 12, 1901. Arabell died at the farm home here April 18, 1901. There was a double funeral for father and daughter in the Presbyterian church at Britton. William was killed by lightning at his home east of Britton August 16, 1913.
There remains to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and sister, Mrs. Jay Blood, Ponka, Canada; Thomas Applbey, Mrs. Margrette Kilker, of Britton, S.D.
There are eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. One sister, Miss Eliza Bent, of Castor Center, Ont., Canada, came early in January and was with her until the end. These, with a host of friends, sincerely regret her passing. Internment was made in the Britton cemetery yesterday.
On golden streets with open doors, Our loved mother we shall find. She's not dead, but sleepeth, Her spirit's gone before and tenderly will linger near, Her loved ones evermore."
Mrs. Appleby, her sister-in-law-, and a hired man were caught in the big blizzard of 1888, going home from Britton. They were compelled to stop at a sod barn over night, just north of the August Behnke home.
Miami Bent joined the Presbyterian church in Palmerton, Ont., Canada March 16, 1867, transferring her membership to the Presbyterian church of Britton. She lived her Christian life every day, showing love and kindness to every one. She loved her church and the last Saturday she was conscious she asked to be propped up so she could see the church and the people going. She wished she might get well so she could go to church herself. She was a kind and loving mother, a friend to everyone, always having a pleasant word for all. No matter what the trouble or danger, she always saw the brighter side.
After the family was well settled, Mr. Appleby went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was a passenger engineer up to April 12, 1901. Mrs. Appleby staying on the farm and raising her family. To this union five children were born: William, Arabell, Sophia, Thomas, and Margrette. Mr. Appleby died in Great Falls, April 12, 1901. Arabell died at the farm home here April 18, 1901. There was a double funeral for father and daughter in the Presbyterian church at Britton. William was killed by lightning at his home east of Britton August 16, 1913.
There remains to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother and sister, Mrs. Jay Blood, Ponka, Canada; Thomas Applbey, Mrs. Margrette Kilker, of Britton, S.D.
There are eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers. One sister, Miss Eliza Bent, of Castor Center, Ont., Canada, came early in January and was with her until the end. These, with a host of friends, sincerely regret her passing. Internment was made in the Britton cemetery yesterday.
On golden streets with open doors, Our loved mother we shall find. She's not dead, but sleepeth, Her spirit's gone before and tenderly will linger near, Her loved ones evermore."
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