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Submitted: 8/13/11 • Approved: 8/13/11 • Last Updated: 8/23/12 • R575482-G575482-S3
Oct 27, 1827 - Jul 1, 1914
Wife of J.J. Maxwell
*Obituary
The Prairie Grove Herald 2 July 1914
Death of Mrs. Narcissa M. Maxwell
Narcissa M. Barker was born in Mobile, Alabama Oct 27th, 1820. Departed this earth life July 1st 1914, aged 84 years, 8 months and 4 days.
She was married to J.J. Maxwell Jan 13th, 1848. To this union nine children were born, six of whom survive her. Three children and the husband having preceded her to the "better country."
At the age of 15 years she professed a saving knowledge of Christ as her personal saviour, and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. In the early forties she moved with her parents from Alabama to Arkansas, locating near Cane Hill. She brought her church letter and deposited the same with the Cane Hill C P church of which she remained a member until God removed her to the "Church of the first born" She rests from her labours and her works do follow here. Peace to her memory and blessings on her stricken relatives.
The funeral services were held at the CP church here this morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. D.W. Cheek, after which the body was laid to rest in the Prairie Grove cemetery.
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Contributed on 8/13/11
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