1866 Morning D Allen and Wm. H. Farthing were married on September 19 in Jefferson County, Illinois. [1]
1880 M. D. Farthing (age 37, born in Illinois, widowed) lived in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, in a household with J. E. Farthing (age 12), C. W. Farthing (age 9), and M. A. Farthing (age 3). M. D. Farthing's father was born in Virginia and her mother was born in Missouri. [2] [3]
1900 Mourning D Farthing (born in Illinois in Sep 1842, widowed) lived in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, in a household with Jolia E Farthing (age 29), and Myrtie Farthing (age 22). Mourning D Farthing's father was born in Virginia and her mother was born in Illinois. Mourning D Farthing had had 2 children, 2 still living. [4] [5]
1910 Mourning Farthing (age 66, born in Illinois, widowed) lived in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, in a household with Jullie Farthing (age 40), Mertie Farthing (age 30), and Hattie Farthing (age 13). Mourning Farthing's father was born in Virginia and her mother was born in North Carolina. Mourning Farthing could read and write. [6] [7]
1920 Mourning Farthing (age 76, born in Illinois, widowed) lived in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, in a household with Jolie E Farthing (age 52), and Mertie Farthing (age 40). Mourning Farthing's parents were both born in Virginia. Mourning Farthing was a farmer. [8] [9]
1920 Mourneng Drucilla Allen Farthing died on April 16 and was buried at South Hickory Hill Cemetery, McClellan Township, Jefferson County, Illinois. Mourneng Drucilla Allen Farthing was born on September 9, 1842. [10] [11]
Mt. Vernon Daily Register, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois, Friday, April 30, 1920
Mourneng Drucilla AllenMourneng Drucilla Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Allen, was born September 9, 1842; fell asleep 12:15 p.m., April 16, 1920; age 77 years, 7 months and 7 days. She was married to Harvey Farthing in 1866. This union was blessed with three children, Jolie, Charlie and
Mertie. Her companion was called to his heavenly home November 22, 1876. On November 22, 21 years later, Charlie joined his father above."Aunt Mourneng", as she was known by her many friends was one who was loved and respected by all who knew her. Hers was a life of Christian acts, worthy of imitation, never boisterous, never contenious, by mild in word and act and every ready to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate than herself. Her last suffering was so intense that she prayed for the dear Lord to take her. Her last words being: "Take me Lord, raise me higher, higher, higher." Her prayer was answered. She fell asleep.
Funeral Services were held at Bonnie M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. T. L. Boswell. Interment at Hickory Hill. She leaves to mourn their loss two daughters, Jolie and Mertie, of Bonnie; three grandchildren, Earl Farthing of Arthur, Ill.; Homer Farthing of West Frankfort; Mrs.
Hattie Childres of Benton.She always gave her grandchildren a place in her home as well as in her heart. She also leaves four great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
[1] Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, [FamilySearchImage].
[2] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] United States Federal Census, 1880, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[4] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[5] United States Federal Census, 1900, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[6] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[7] United States Federal Census, 1910, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[8] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[9] United States Federal Census, 1920, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[10] Find A Grave Memorial 28547769, [FindAGrave].
[11] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].