Morden, died last Thursday at her home
on Spring creek. Mrs. Morden was born
at Leitrum, Ireland, March 14, 1833, her
maiden name was Abigail Evans. She
came to the United States when sixteen
years of age, and was united in marriage
to William Morden in 1866. They
removed to the Black Hills in 1892.
Two children were the result of the
union-Ezra Morden and Mrs. V. S.
Johnson, both residents of the Spearfish
valley. Mrs. Morden possessed many
commendable characteristics and was
held in high esteem by all who knew her.
Her sudden death is a sad bereavement
to the children, grandchildren and aged
husband who survive her, and to the
many friends who knew her only to
admire and respect her excellent
qualities. Funeral services were held at
the old home where so may years of her
life had been pleasantly passed, after
which a funeral cortege moved to the M.
E. church in this city, where Rev. Wright
conducted a brief service. Taken from
"The Queen City Mail," dated
Wednesday, April 12, 1899.
Morden, died last Thursday at her home
on Spring creek. Mrs. Morden was born
at Leitrum, Ireland, March 14, 1833, her
maiden name was Abigail Evans. She
came to the United States when sixteen
years of age, and was united in marriage
to William Morden in 1866. They
removed to the Black Hills in 1892.
Two children were the result of the
union-Ezra Morden and Mrs. V. S.
Johnson, both residents of the Spearfish
valley. Mrs. Morden possessed many
commendable characteristics and was
held in high esteem by all who knew her.
Her sudden death is a sad bereavement
to the children, grandchildren and aged
husband who survive her, and to the
many friends who knew her only to
admire and respect her excellent
qualities. Funeral services were held at
the old home where so may years of her
life had been pleasantly passed, after
which a funeral cortege moved to the M.
E. church in this city, where Rev. Wright
conducted a brief service. Taken from
"The Queen City Mail," dated
Wednesday, April 12, 1899.
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