Sarah A. Mickelwait, In the death of Mrs. Sarah Mickelwait, which occurred Friday afternoon at her home 4 miles SE of Glenwood, Mills County once more sustains the loss of an early day pioneer. She was the widow of James Mickelwait, who died about 15 years ago and who was actively identified with the early history of this section. The deceased had resided in Mills county for 55 years, coming here in 1852 shortly after her marriage, which occurred March 7 of that year. Her husband had previously settled with his brothers in Mills County. Her maiden name was Bayles and she was born Feb. 7, 1828, in Champaign county, Ohio, consequently she was a little past 79 years of age. Her family was among the early comers to Iowa, settling near Mt. Pleasant in Henry county in 1845.
contributed by Jeanie Sawyer
wife of James Mickelwait
daughter of Joseph and Ann Arrowsmith Bayles
Sarah A. Mickelwait, In the death of Mrs. Sarah Mickelwait, which occurred Friday afternoon at her home 4 miles SE of Glenwood, Mills County once more sustains the loss of an early day pioneer. She was the widow of James Mickelwait, who died about 15 years ago and who was actively identified with the early history of this section. The deceased had resided in Mills county for 55 years, coming here in 1852 shortly after her marriage, which occurred March 7 of that year. Her husband had previously settled with his brothers in Mills County. Her maiden name was Bayles and she was born Feb. 7, 1828, in Champaign county, Ohio, consequently she was a little past 79 years of age. Her family was among the early comers to Iowa, settling near Mt. Pleasant in Henry county in 1845.
contributed by Jeanie Sawyer
wife of James Mickelwait
daughter of Joseph and Ann Arrowsmith Bayles
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