23 Nov 1911, p 3 -
Elizabeth Ann Marples was the oldest of nine children of Joseph and Avis Parkhill, and was born in Waynesville, Ohio, September 25, 1840, and departed this life November 16, 1911. While young she moved to Queensville, Jennings county, Indiana, with her parents. On June 8, 1861, she was united in marriage to William Pool at Queensville, who while in the Civil War, died in a hospital at Nashville, Tenn. To this union were born two children, Mrs. J.E. Copeland, of this city, and William Pool, of Dayton, O. On January 10, 1871, she was united in marriage to John Marples, at Queensville. To this union was born five children, Charles P., John W., Harry B. and Minnie P., all of this city, and Perry M., who died in infancy. Besides leaving her husband and children she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Dr. Falk, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. M.A. Smith, of Ogden Utah, and six grandchildren. In 1870 Mrs. Marples united with the Christian church at Queensville, but after moving to Cambridge City in 1871, she placed her membership in the Presbyterian church where she retained it at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Women's Relief Corps of this city. During her last sickness she seemed to know that she would soon be at rest and spoke frequently of leaving, as though leaving on a pleasant journey. Being always frail she saved all her strength to do for her family and regardless of her suffering, which was intense at times, she was thoughtful of others. Her last thoughts were of them, bidding them, a short time before falling to sleep, good bye - good night.
Mother, thou wert mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze,
Thou has left us oh so lonely, God will help us, for He sees.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon by Rev. Quichard. Burial at Riverside.
