Mary Ann Cocking Bosisto
Mrs. Reuben Bosisto, better known among us as Grandma, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 14, 1905, at 2:25 a.m. Her sickness was of short duration and was comparatively free from severe pain. Her death was calm and peaceful.
Grandma Bosisto was born in Helston, Cornwall County, England, November 15, 1825 and she and Grandpa were married at the home town, Helston, July 1, 1845. They came to the United States in 1849 and settled first in Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Two years later they moved to Elkgrove, in the same state, and in 1871, they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they lived on a farm till 1887, when they moved to Corning, where they lived till they days of their death. Grandpa Bosisto died November 26, 1902. Since they lived in Corning, they have filled a large place in our community and their home church. In 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding, when Dr. Rawson threw open his home and lawn and Corning turned out to pay her respects to these honored citizens and friends. Two of their children, George John and Joseph, were born in England, and the rest, seven were born in Wisconsin. five of these still survive them, Joseph, the oldest, lives on his farm in Iveyville; Mrs. Mary Candy, the oldest daughter, lives on a farm six miles west of Lenox; Mrs. Howard Smith, the next daughter, lives in her fine residence near Corning; Mrs. A. K. Myattway, the youngest daughter is in Alexandria, Nebraska, her husband being pastor of the Baptist Church there; Albert, the youngest son, is a carpenter and resides at present in Corning. Grandma Bosisto lived to see eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her life was full of labors and suffering, not unseasoned with joy. She was ever patient in adversity, courageous in toll, and chastened in successes. Hers was a womanly spirit, crowned with deep piety and garbed with they royal purple of philanthropy. all who knew her both reverenced and loved her. As a mother and grandmother her children shall ever call her blessed; as a neighbor she will be greatly missed by all; as a woman, her price is beyond rubies and as a Christian, non shall fail to respect her and feel the uplift of her influence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkendall of the M. E. Church, in the absence of a Baptist pastor. It was held in the Baptist Church, where she made her church home about twenty-five years. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who were glad to do her the last honors. Rev. Mr. Kirkendall took his text from Gen. 5:24, "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him." The sermon was tender and strong and a like comfort and inspiration were felt by all. She was buried by the side of her lifelong companion at Prairie Rose Cemetery, seven miles from Corning; near their old farm. For the kindness and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends to Grandma Bosisto in her last sickness all are grateful.
The following lines were written by her daughter, Etta, in sweet memory of mother.
In mother's once home is a vacant chair,
I see her with open bible there.
Reading the promises to her given,
Of sweet rest and a mansion in heaven.
One less at home.
Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa, April 19, 1905, page 6
Mrs. Reuben Bosisto, better known among us as Grandma, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 14, 1905, at 2:25 a.m. Her sickness was of short duration and was comparatively free from severe pain. Her death was calm and peaceful.
Grandma Bosisto was born in Helston, Cornwall County, England, November 15, 1825 and she and Grandpa were married at the home town, Helston, July 1, 1845. They came to the United States in 1849 and settled first in Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Two years later they moved to Elkgrove, in the same state, and in 1871, they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they lived on a farm till 1887, when they moved to Corning, where they lived till they days of their death. Grandpa Bosisto died November 26, 1902. Since they lived in Corning, they have filled a large place in our community and their home church. In 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding, when Dr. Rawson threw open his home and lawn and Corning turned out to pay her respects to these honored citizens and friends. Two of their children, George John and Joseph, were born in England, and the rest, seven were born in Wisconsin. five of these still survive them, Joseph, the oldest, lives on his farm in Iveyville; Mrs. Mary Candy, the oldest daughter, lives on a farm six miles west of Lenox; Mrs. Howard Smith, the next daughter, lives in her fine residence near Corning; Mrs. A. K. Myattway, the youngest daughter is in Alexandria, Nebraska, her husband being pastor of the Baptist Church there; Albert, the youngest son, is a carpenter and resides at present in Corning. Grandma Bosisto lived to see eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her life was full of labors and suffering, not unseasoned with joy. She was ever patient in adversity, courageous in toll, and chastened in successes. Hers was a womanly spirit, crowned with deep piety and garbed with they royal purple of philanthropy. all who knew her both reverenced and loved her. As a mother and grandmother her children shall ever call her blessed; as a neighbor she will be greatly missed by all; as a woman, her price is beyond rubies and as a Christian, non shall fail to respect her and feel the uplift of her influence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkendall of the M. E. Church, in the absence of a Baptist pastor. It was held in the Baptist Church, where she made her church home about twenty-five years. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who were glad to do her the last honors. Rev. Mr. Kirkendall took his text from Gen. 5:24, "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him." The sermon was tender and strong and a like comfort and inspiration were felt by all. She was buried by the side of her lifelong companion at Prairie Rose Cemetery, seven miles from Corning; near their old farm. For the kindness and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends to Grandma Bosisto in her last sickness all are grateful.
The following lines were written by her daughter, Etta, in sweet memory of mother.
In mother's once home is a vacant chair,
I see her with open bible there.
Reading the promises to her given,
Of sweet rest and a mansion in heaven.
One less at home.
Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa, April 19, 1905, page 6
Mary Ann Cocking Bosisto
Mrs. Reuben Bosisto, better known among us as Grandma, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 14, 1905, at 2:25 a.m. Her sickness was of short duration and was comparatively free from severe pain. Her death was calm and peaceful.
Grandma Bosisto was born in Helston, Cornwall County, England, November 15, 1825 and she and Grandpa were married at the home town, Helston, July 1, 1845. They came to the United States in 1849 and settled first in Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Two years later they moved to Elkgrove, in the same state, and in 1871, they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they lived on a farm till 1887, when they moved to Corning, where they lived till they days of their death. Grandpa Bosisto died November 26, 1902. Since they lived in Corning, they have filled a large place in our community and their home church. In 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding, when Dr. Rawson threw open his home and lawn and Corning turned out to pay her respects to these honored citizens and friends. Two of their children, George John and Joseph, were born in England, and the rest, seven were born in Wisconsin. five of these still survive them, Joseph, the oldest, lives on his farm in Iveyville; Mrs. Mary Candy, the oldest daughter, lives on a farm six miles west of Lenox; Mrs. Howard Smith, the next daughter, lives in her fine residence near Corning; Mrs. A. K. Myattway, the youngest daughter is in Alexandria, Nebraska, her husband being pastor of the Baptist Church there; Albert, the youngest son, is a carpenter and resides at present in Corning. Grandma Bosisto lived to see eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her life was full of labors and suffering, not unseasoned with joy. She was ever patient in adversity, courageous in toll, and chastened in successes. Hers was a womanly spirit, crowned with deep piety and garbed with they royal purple of philanthropy. all who knew her both reverenced and loved her. As a mother and grandmother her children shall ever call her blessed; as a neighbor she will be greatly missed by all; as a woman, her price is beyond rubies and as a Christian, non shall fail to respect her and feel the uplift of her influence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkendall of the M. E. Church, in the absence of a Baptist pastor. It was held in the Baptist Church, where she made her church home about twenty-five years. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who were glad to do her the last honors. Rev. Mr. Kirkendall took his text from Gen. 5:24, "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him." The sermon was tender and strong and a like comfort and inspiration were felt by all. She was buried by the side of her lifelong companion at Prairie Rose Cemetery, seven miles from Corning; near their old farm. For the kindness and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends to Grandma Bosisto in her last sickness all are grateful.
The following lines were written by her daughter, Etta, in sweet memory of mother.
In mother's once home is a vacant chair,
I see her with open bible there.
Reading the promises to her given,
Of sweet rest and a mansion in heaven.
One less at home.
Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa, April 19, 1905, page 6
Mrs. Reuben Bosisto, better known among us as Grandma, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 14, 1905, at 2:25 a.m. Her sickness was of short duration and was comparatively free from severe pain. Her death was calm and peaceful.
Grandma Bosisto was born in Helston, Cornwall County, England, November 15, 1825 and she and Grandpa were married at the home town, Helston, July 1, 1845. They came to the United States in 1849 and settled first in Jenkinsville, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Two years later they moved to Elkgrove, in the same state, and in 1871, they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they lived on a farm till 1887, when they moved to Corning, where they lived till they days of their death. Grandpa Bosisto died November 26, 1902. Since they lived in Corning, they have filled a large place in our community and their home church. In 1895 they celebrated their golden wedding, when Dr. Rawson threw open his home and lawn and Corning turned out to pay her respects to these honored citizens and friends. Two of their children, George John and Joseph, were born in England, and the rest, seven were born in Wisconsin. five of these still survive them, Joseph, the oldest, lives on his farm in Iveyville; Mrs. Mary Candy, the oldest daughter, lives on a farm six miles west of Lenox; Mrs. Howard Smith, the next daughter, lives in her fine residence near Corning; Mrs. A. K. Myattway, the youngest daughter is in Alexandria, Nebraska, her husband being pastor of the Baptist Church there; Albert, the youngest son, is a carpenter and resides at present in Corning. Grandma Bosisto lived to see eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her life was full of labors and suffering, not unseasoned with joy. She was ever patient in adversity, courageous in toll, and chastened in successes. Hers was a womanly spirit, crowned with deep piety and garbed with they royal purple of philanthropy. all who knew her both reverenced and loved her. As a mother and grandmother her children shall ever call her blessed; as a neighbor she will be greatly missed by all; as a woman, her price is beyond rubies and as a Christian, non shall fail to respect her and feel the uplift of her influence.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Jay Kirkendall of the M. E. Church, in the absence of a Baptist pastor. It was held in the Baptist Church, where she made her church home about twenty-five years. The church was filled with neighbors and friends who were glad to do her the last honors. Rev. Mr. Kirkendall took his text from Gen. 5:24, "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not; for God took him." The sermon was tender and strong and a like comfort and inspiration were felt by all. She was buried by the side of her lifelong companion at Prairie Rose Cemetery, seven miles from Corning; near their old farm. For the kindness and sympathy extended by neighbors and friends to Grandma Bosisto in her last sickness all are grateful.
The following lines were written by her daughter, Etta, in sweet memory of mother.
In mother's once home is a vacant chair,
I see her with open bible there.
Reading the promises to her given,
Of sweet rest and a mansion in heaven.
One less at home.
Adams County Free Press, Corning, Iowa, April 19, 1905, page 6
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