Margaret L (Young) Larimer (1839 - 1904)

Born 7 Jan 1839 in Ohio, United States

Wife of George Ambrose Bitner — married 1856 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa, United States

Wife of Wilson King Larimer — married 29 Dec 1861 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 8 Nov 1904 at age 65 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa, United States

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Biography

Margaret was first married to George Ambrose Bitner in 1856, and had two daughters, Malissa Ellen Bitner, born in 1857 and Emma, who died in infancy. George died in 1859. Margaret then married Wilson King Larimer of Chariton, Iowa, and they had five children: Frank, Horace, Belle, Edward and Olive.

OBITUARY

THE CHARITON PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, November 10, 1904

MARGARET L. LARIMER

Mrs. Margaret L. Larimer died at her home in this city Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1904, at 7 o'clock a.m. of an obstruction of the bowels, after an illness of one month.

Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. George Hendrickson and interment was made in the Chariton cemetery beside her husband, W. K. Larimer.

Margaret L. Young was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, January 7th, 1838. In 1855, she with her parents, came to Iowa, settling in Lincoln township.

In 1856 she was married to George A. Bitner, who died some years later. Two children blessed this union, Emma, who died in infancy and Mrs. Malissa Best, of this city.

Dec. 29, 1861, she was married to W. K. Larimer, who preceded her to the great beyond Feb. 28, 1896. To them five children were born, Frank, Horace, Belle, Mrs. Ollie Holmes of Chariton, and Ed of Albia. They were all present during the illness of their mother.

Deceased was a member of the Rebekah lodge and had been a faithful and consistent member of the Christian church since 1860. She was kind and helpful, ever ready to assist in time of sickness or need. She was a good mother, a kind neighbor and true friend, who will be sadly missed, not only in the home but by neighbors and friends who extend heartfelt sympathy.

Especially does the sympathy go out to Miss Belle, the invalid daughter, who has received the special care and attention of her mother for a number of years, and who will feel the loss of her mother most deeply. The Patriot adds its sympathy with that of friends.

Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold, Lucas County Genealogical Society

Sources

• Find A Grave memorial 41755232

• 1850 United States Federal Census - Perry, Ohio, USA

• 1860 United States Federal Census - Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa

• 1880 United States Federal Census - Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa

• 1900 United States Federal Census - Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa