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Abigail P. Flint Meek

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Birth	:	24 Oct 1822 Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 1892 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6186500, -70.6713600
Description	:	Abigail P. Flint was born in Pottsdam, St. Lawrence county, New York, October 24th, 1822. There she grew to womanhood; and in the summer of 1847 came with her father's family to Iowa and settled at Albia, in Monroe county. There she was married to Dudley O. Barber on the 21st day of March,. 1848. To them were born three children, one daughter and two sons, the daughter dying in infancy. And, on November 14th, 1851, her husband died in Monroe county. She came to Bonaparte with her two children in June, 1853. On... Read More	Abigail P. Flint was born in Pottsdam, St. Lawrence county, New York, October 24th, 1822. There she grew to womanhood; and in the summer of 1847 came with her father's family to Iowa and settled at Albia, in Monroe county. There she was married to Dudley O. Barber on the 21st day of March,. 1848. To them were born three children, one daughter and two sons, the daughter dying in infancy. And, on November 14th, 1851, her husband died in Monroe county. She came to Bonaparte with her two children in June, 1853. On October 12th, 1856 she was married to Robert Meek and to them were born four children, one daughter and three sons. The daughter, Alma Ida, died at the age of 5 years, 9 months and 4 days. Robert Meek died September 4th, 1885. Since then she has made her home with her son, L.C. Meek at the old homestead in Bonaparte. In early life she embraced the Christian religion and united with the people called New Lights and remained a member of that church until after her removal to Bonaparte. She then united with the Baptist church of this place and remained a member until her death. She departed this life on Friday, April 22nd, 1892 at 4:40 a.m. She leaves to mourn their loss five children; Geo. W. Barber, of Selma, Ia., D. C. Barber of Denver, Ill., L.C. and R. E. Meek of Bonaparte and O.L. Meek of Des Moines, Iowa and then grandchildren. Also five step-children, Mrs. E. A. Sanders of Bonaparte, Mrs. S. J. Leach of Milton; Mrs. A. P. Foster of Cantril; and William and B.F. Meek who live in the west. One member of her father's family survives her, Mrs. Kinney of New York. She has been an exemplary christian, an affectionate companion and a loving mother. As a proof of her devoted, affectionate disposition, she has during life, had the care of the children of four different families as it were, most of whom have grown to honored manhood and womanhood. While sitting at the breakfast table Sunday morning, April 17th, she was taken with a sinking spell and in spite of the best medical skill, she gradually sank away from earth, although conscious to the last and bidding those around her bedside farewell. The funeral services took place at the spacious mannsion of the deceased at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. D. McMasters assisted by Rev. Lee conducting the services, which commenced with the choir singing an Anthem. Rev. Lee read the 36th psalm and offered an earnest prayer. The choir sang, "Gathering homeward one by one." Rev. McMasters then read a short sketch of the life of the deceased and then preached an eloquent discourse from the 36th Psalm, 5th to 11th verses inclusive. The choir sang "Nearer my God to thee" when three hundred people passed through the room and gazed for the last time upon the earthly remains of the departed mother and friend. The procession then proceeded to the home of the dead, when gathering around the open sepulchre, the loved one was lowered into her last earthly hom, beside her beloved companion Robert Meek. "Earth to earth, dust to dust." The choir then sang "It is well with my soul." Rev Lee thanked the people for their presence and kindness and pronounced the benediction.

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Where is Abigail P. Flint Meek's memorial?
Abigail P. Flint Meek's memorial is located at: Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, USA.
When did Abigail P. Flint Meek death?
Abigail P. Flint Meek death on 22 Apr 1892 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Abigail P. Flint Meek's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6186500
Longitude: -70.6713600

Family Members:

Parent

Alinda Ferris Flint

(1783 - 1875)

Spouse

Robert Meek

(1815 - 1885)

Siblings

Dr James Walker Flint

(1810 - 1866)

Nancy Flint Meek

(1815 - 1853)

Children

Alma Ida Meek

(1857 - 1863)

Robert Elmer Meek

(1861 - 1930)

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