Fanny Fidelia (Timson) Blank (1835-1887)

TIMSON, BLANK

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/24/2025 at 12:00:44

From Jewell Record April 27, 1887 (page 3)

DIED:--At her home in Liberty Township, April 15, 1887, Mrs. Fidelia Blank, wife of Absalom Blank, in her 53rd. year. Her death was sudden and unexpected but although she had been in poor health for some time, no one considered her case dangerous until a few hours before death. Fidelia Timson was born near Brattelborough, Vt., in the year 1835, and in her twelfth year moved from there to Ogle county, Ill., where she remained until 1857, when she moved to Buchanan county, Iowa, and the following year was married. About seventeen years ago, she, with her husband, four children, came to Hamilton county, where they have since resided. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom are still living, three sons and one little daughter. Mrs. Blank was a good kind neighbor always ready to help and sympathize with those in sickness and trouble, and will be greatly missed by all, especially by the young folks who took great pleasure in gathering at her house, where they were always kindly received and welcomed by her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. Kenyon and the remains were interred in the Blairsburg cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community