Person:Grace Murray (1)

From "The Vinton Review" Thursday Morning December 9, 1915 Page 5:

Mrs. Grace Inman, who had been sick for the past two weeks, passed awaySunday, Dec. 5, 1915 at 8:20 o'clock at the home of Mr. George Inman.Her mother and one brother were at her side during the last days of herillness.

Grace Lillian Murray was born in Ogle County, Illinois October 28, 1874.She came to Iowa with her parents when she was seven years of age. Graceunited with the Presbyterian Church in Armstrong, Emmet County. Shetaught in the public schools in Emmet County very successfully for elevenyears. She was united in marriage to Earl E. Inman November 24, 1904.She then moved with her husband to Colorado, where they resided for fiveyears. They came to Shellsburg about a year ago. Mrs. Inman was 41years 1 month and 7 days of age. She was a dutiful and loving daughter,a loving wife and mother, and a true friend. She leaves to mourn herloss her husband, a little daughter, Doratha, her aged mother, twosisters and three brothers, and many friends. Remains were laid to restbeside her father in the cemetery at Armstrong. The funeral was held atthe Geo. Armstrong residence Tuesday afternoon. Her mother, Mrs. Murray,of St. Paul, and a brother from Armstrong and two sisters were present atthe funeral. Rev. Geo. Lindsay conducted the services.

From A Clearwater, Minnesota Paper Undated:

Mrs. E. E. Inman, who was formerly Miss Grace L. Murray, died at her homeat Shellsburg, Ia., on Sunday Dec. 5th, and was aged about 41 years. Shewas born in Illinois but resided in Armstrong for many years with hermother, Mrs. George Murray. She left here about 10 years ago at the timeof her marriage to Mr. Inman.

The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church here on Wednesdaymorning at 11 o'clock, the body having arrived from the south on themorning train, accompanied by her husband.

Rev. C. A. Bates of the M. E. church was the officiating clergyman andpreached a very able sermon. The service was attended by many oldfriends of the deceased, who came to pay their last respects and therewere several beautiful floral offerings.

She taught school a number of years and made many friends, quite a numberof whom still live here and sincerely regret her death. She was laid torest in the Armstrong Cemetery by the side of her father, George Murray,who was well known to the old soldiers.

-Armstrong (Ia.) Journal

Mrs. Inman leaves a baby daughter, Dorothy Alice, her husband, hermother, Mrs. M. M. Murray, of St. Paul, two sisters, Mrs. P. P. Jones andMrs. C. Hardin of Clearwater, and three brothers, A. S. Murray of St.Paul, Glenn and Frank Murray of Armstrong, Ia.

Mrs. Inman lived in Clearwater for over a year, and made many friendshere, who will sincerely regret to hear of her death.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Death Certificate.
2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 Obituary.
3. ↑ Ogle, Illinois, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
4. ↑ 1885 Iowa State Census, Emmet County, Armstrong Grove Township, Volume 183, Page 8.
5. ↑ ^5.0 5.1 Emmet, Iowa, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

   1900 U.S. Census, Iowa, Emmet County, Armstrong Grove Township, T623 431, Book 2, Page 2.

6. ↑ Kit Carson, Colorado, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T624).

   1910 U.S. Census, Colorado, Kit Carson County, Stratton, 6 Precinct, T624 120, Page 261A.