Another version of the obit:
Olly Mitchell, the oldest daughter of John Mitchell was born July 8, 1827 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky and she died in her home, 1812 Boone Street, Boone, Iowa, April17, 1914 when 86 years, 9 months and 9 days old.
She entered into marriage to Joel Baker on April 9, 1843 in Clay County, Indiana. To them were born twelve children of whom nine daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. There remain 48 grandchildren and 122 great-grandchildren besides three brothers and six sisters. Her husband passed away on Feb 12, 1889. One son John, aged 14 years died June 25, 1871.
She was converted converted when she was 11 years of age and joined the Baptist Church. She has been one of the charter members of the Mineral Ridge Baptist Church and has been a shining light on the heavenly pathway for many weary feet.
Her children are as follows: Mrs. J. F. Richey, Mrs. E. J. Ray, Mrs. S. M. Sterrett, all of this county; Mrs. James Price, Mrs. D. A. Cole, Mrs. Mary Cole, Mrs. Herman Lindmark, and Elias Baker, all of Boone County, Mrs. Giles Strode of Rosehill, KS, Mrs. Charles Ray of Armour, SD; George Baker of Fort Cobb, OK; all being able to attend the funeral except Mrs. Giles Strode.
Her sisters are: Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Mary White, this county; Mrs. Margaret Stark of Southfield, NE, Mrs. Winnie Stark of Eustis, NE, Mrs. Chloe Upton of Langlonis, OR, and Milly Moneysmith of York, NE.
Her brothers are: Mal Mitchell of Salem OR; Greenberry Mitchell of Council Grove, KS, and William Mitchell of York, NE.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Charles Ray, George Baker and Mrs. Milly Moneysmith and William Mitchell.
A short service was held at the house Sunday at 2 pm at Mineral Ridge. Rev H. Rust, Pastor of the Mineral Ridge Baptist Church officiated the funeral, taking his text from Revelations 14:13. The remains were laid to rest in the Mineral Ridge Cemetery beside her husband.
The pall bearers were all grandsons: Steve Baker, Roy Lindmark, Alex Sterrett, John Cole, Jim Cole, and Sam Cole.
The deceased has been bedfast for almost ten days, a stroke of paralysis hastening the end. deceased was born in Rock Castle Kentucky, moved to Indiana at and early age and was there married. They moved to Iowa in 1851 and settled in Boone County and has since made her home here. Since the death of her husband she has made a home with her daughter, Sarah.
"A precious one from us is gone.
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in the home.
That never can be filled."
Another version of the obit:
Olly Mitchell, the oldest daughter of John Mitchell was born July 8, 1827 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky and she died in her home, 1812 Boone Street, Boone, Iowa, April17, 1914 when 86 years, 9 months and 9 days old.
She entered into marriage to Joel Baker on April 9, 1843 in Clay County, Indiana. To them were born twelve children of whom nine daughters and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. There remain 48 grandchildren and 122 great-grandchildren besides three brothers and six sisters. Her husband passed away on Feb 12, 1889. One son John, aged 14 years died June 25, 1871.
She was converted converted when she was 11 years of age and joined the Baptist Church. She has been one of the charter members of the Mineral Ridge Baptist Church and has been a shining light on the heavenly pathway for many weary feet.
Her children are as follows: Mrs. J. F. Richey, Mrs. E. J. Ray, Mrs. S. M. Sterrett, all of this county; Mrs. James Price, Mrs. D. A. Cole, Mrs. Mary Cole, Mrs. Herman Lindmark, and Elias Baker, all of Boone County, Mrs. Giles Strode of Rosehill, KS, Mrs. Charles Ray of Armour, SD; George Baker of Fort Cobb, OK; all being able to attend the funeral except Mrs. Giles Strode.
Her sisters are: Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. Mary White, this county; Mrs. Margaret Stark of Southfield, NE, Mrs. Winnie Stark of Eustis, NE, Mrs. Chloe Upton of Langlonis, OR, and Milly Moneysmith of York, NE.
Her brothers are: Mal Mitchell of Salem OR; Greenberry Mitchell of Council Grove, KS, and William Mitchell of York, NE.
Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Charles Ray, George Baker and Mrs. Milly Moneysmith and William Mitchell.
A short service was held at the house Sunday at 2 pm at Mineral Ridge. Rev H. Rust, Pastor of the Mineral Ridge Baptist Church officiated the funeral, taking his text from Revelations 14:13. The remains were laid to rest in the Mineral Ridge Cemetery beside her husband.
The pall bearers were all grandsons: Steve Baker, Roy Lindmark, Alex Sterrett, John Cole, Jim Cole, and Sam Cole.
The deceased has been bedfast for almost ten days, a stroke of paralysis hastening the end. deceased was born in Rock Castle Kentucky, moved to Indiana at and early age and was there married. They moved to Iowa in 1851 and settled in Boone County and has since made her home here. Since the death of her husband she has made a home with her daughter, Sarah.
"A precious one from us is gone.
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in the home.
That never can be filled."
Family Members
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Winifred "Winna" Mitchell Stark
1829–1919
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Greenberry Mitchell
1832–1919
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Malichi M Mitchell
1834–1921
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Cloey Mitchell Upton
1838–1923
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Margaret L. Mitchell Stark
1840–1930
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Pvt James Mitchell
1842–1861
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Mary Ann Mitchell White
1844–1936
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William Mitchell
1848–1928
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Melissa Jane Mitchell Brown
1852–1934
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Millie Mitchell Monismith
1856–1949
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Julia Ann Baker Strode
1844–1914
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Louisa Baker Richey
1846–1925
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Sarah Baker Ray
1848–1924
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Mary Baker Cole
1850–1916
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Winifred "Willie" Baker Sterrett
1851–1921
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Anna "Annie" Baker Price
1854–1939
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Martha Baker Cole
1855–1919
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John Baker
1856–1871
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Priscilla Baker Ray
1858–1947
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Elizabeth Baker Lindmark
1861–1948
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George Baker
1863–1937
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Elias Baker
1865–1935
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