Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-07-25
MRS, DAVID Waugh
ANSWERS SUMMONS
DEATH OF PIONEER WOMAN TAKES
PLACE AT HER HOME IN MAN.
CHESTER SATURDAY.
Survived by One Son, Milton J. Waugh,
Of Chicago, and Daughter, Miss
Mamie Waugh, OF Manchester.

After less than week of rapidly
failing strength the brave spirit of
Mrs. David Waugh returned to it's
maker, leaving to mourn her loss one
son, J. M. Waugh, of Chicago, and her
only daughter, Miss Mamie Waugh of
Manchester, and two granddaughters.
Through the loving and faithful
of her daughter, Miss
Mamie, she was permitted to pass
the declining years in her own home,
surrounded by friends who knew her
and loved her for her sterling worth
and gracious womanly ways. She also
leaves a brother, James Van Duser,
two nephews and two neices, of Wat
kins, New York Emmert and
Dan Huey, and Mrs. Floyd Evans, of
are also numbered amo,g
her kindred
Mrs Waugh was born in Pine Grove,
near Watkins, New York, February 8,
1892 Her parents were Nancy lucy
and Milton Van Duser and she was
christened Mary Elizabeth. Bora in a
Christian home she identified herself
with the Presbyterian church in carly
girlhood. Thus in early life wer" laid
the foundations of strong Christian
character which made her the defend
er of every righteous cause. Her faith
er's death when she was only thirteen
years of age, developed a spirit Of self
reliance and she at once became her
mothers companion and dependence.
Together they kept the home and de-
veloped the little farm among the
hills in the picturesque region OF
Watkins Glen, New York. Fond Of
study, and helpful and needed in the
church and home, she passed happy
girlhood.
In December, 1852, she was married
to David Waugh. To them were born
five children-four sons and one
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Waugh re-
manned near Watkins until the spring
of 1865, when they came to Upton,
Cedar County, Iowa, where sister Of
Mr.. Waugh resided Two years later
they came to reside in the neighbor-
hood of Golden, Delaware County, and
later purchased a tract of prairie land
which by thrift and economy they con-
verted into a fertile farm, beautifying
their home with trees and flowers and
obtaining from the fruitful acres
competence by which they educated
their children and provided for their
declining years. In August, 1887, their
son, Wallace, was taken from them by
death, so they left the farm the fol-
lowing year and have since resided
in Manchester. In the morning and
evening of life they walked side by
side in sympathy and happiness, cele-
brating their golden wedding in their
home in Manchester December 3Oth-
1902. Mr.. Waugh preceded her in
death December 4th, 1911, and two
sons died in childhood, and one grand
son, who died in infancy.
Mrs. Waugh's strenuous early life
taxed her strength so seriously that
her later years have been a period OF
weakness and suffering, born. with pa
tience and Christian fortitude--the
last two years being passed in an in
valid's chair. ~-~srw Sa.sAIa7 a
Mrs. Waugh was a lady Of the old
school. giving to het. husband ana'
children her untiring devotion, Great
ing home Of culture and refinement
which was marked for gracious hospi-
tality, and in her life upholding the
standard of truth and right. -
Funeral services were held at the
family home on Franklin street at four
O'Clock Monday afternoon. The ser
vices were in charge of Rev. W. A.
Montgomery, pastor of the Presby-
terian church of this city. Rev. W. H.
Ensign, close friend Of the family.
preached the funeral sermon. Burial