Mary Ellen Litton, daughter of Mary and William Litton was born November 18, 1877 in Malvern, Iowa and moved from there to Pawnee City, Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. While there she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, at which place she reattained her membership until her death. she moved to a farm west of Corning and was married to Theron Barker on February 18, 1903. After their marriage they resided on their farm west of Corning until January 25, 1934, when they moved to Corning, where she passed away suddenly without a struggle, March 12, 1934, at the age of 67 years, 3 months, 24 days. Ella, as she was familiarly known was a very lovable wife and neighbor. She and her devoted husband had just reached the place in their lives where they hoped to be able to be free to enjoy some happy times in their new home in Corning, when the end came. She leaves to mourn, her husband, Theron Barker; a brother, Guy Litton of Powell, Wyoming; three cousin, Mrs. Tella Gubmen, Mrs. Alpha McKernen, and William McGinnis; and a host of friends and neighbors who will miss her familiar and much loved personality.
Adams County Free Press, March 15, 1934, page 16
Mary Ellen Litton, daughter of Mary and William Litton was born November 18, 1877 in Malvern, Iowa and moved from there to Pawnee City, Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. While there she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, at which place she reattained her membership until her death. she moved to a farm west of Corning and was married to Theron Barker on February 18, 1903. After their marriage they resided on their farm west of Corning until January 25, 1934, when they moved to Corning, where she passed away suddenly without a struggle, March 12, 1934, at the age of 67 years, 3 months, 24 days. Ella, as she was familiarly known was a very lovable wife and neighbor. She and her devoted husband had just reached the place in their lives where they hoped to be able to be free to enjoy some happy times in their new home in Corning, when the end came. She leaves to mourn, her husband, Theron Barker; a brother, Guy Litton of Powell, Wyoming; three cousin, Mrs. Tella Gubmen, Mrs. Alpha McKernen, and William McGinnis; and a host of friends and neighbors who will miss her familiar and much loved personality.
Adams County Free Press, March 15, 1934, page 16
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