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Amelia Parry Comstock

Birth	:	11 Oct 1848 New York, USA
Death	:	24 Feb 1927 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7496986, -95.5796967
Plot	:	Blk 5, lot 59, grv 2
Description	:	Amelia Parry was born at Manilas, N. Y.,[sic] Oct. 11, 1848, and died in Washington, D. C , Feb. 24, 1927, at the age of 79 years. She was one of a family of ten children, only one of whom still lives, James Parry, Fabius, N. Y. They were the children of John Parry and Abigail Cutting. Mrs. Comstock was educated in the public schools of New York, and at the age of 18 was married to Levi Henry Comstock, who preceded his wife in death 36 years. There were three children born to this union — Fred who died as an... Read More	Amelia Parry was born at Manilas, N. Y.,[sic] Oct. 11, 1848, and died in Washington, D. C , Feb. 24, 1927, at the age of 79 years. She was one of a family of ten children, only one of whom still lives, James Parry, Fabius, N. Y. They were the children of John Parry and Abigail Cutting. Mrs. Comstock was educated in the public schools of New York, and at the age of 18 was married to Levi Henry Comstock, who preceded his wife in death 36 years. There were three children born to this union — Fred who died as an infant child, Lula Mae Comstock, employed by the Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Education, in Washington, D. C., with whom Mrs. Comstock spent her later days, and Edward S. Comstock of Cherokee, who was employed by the Times Publish Co. for many years. There are five grand children: Mrs. Lula May Asmussen, St. Peters, Minn.; Mrs. Carry Evelyn Wentworth, Cherokee; Mrs. Dorothy M. Shorey. Niagra Falls, N. Y.; Claude Adelbert Comstock of Cherokee; Bertha Helen Comstock, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Comstock came to Iowa and after several brief residences in nearby county seats, settled in Cherokee in 1886. Mr. Comstock was identified with the milling business at the Old White Mill, where a historical marker was erected last fall by the schools of Cherokee. Mrs. Comstock was identified with the life of community very closely until about seventeen years age when she went to Washington, D. C., and with her daughter Mae took up their residence there. She has made several trips back to Cherokee and renewed old friendships on several occasions. A year ago she was stricken with an apoplexy and has gradually failed. She was a devoted wife and mother. After the death of her husband she was left with the support of her family. She took up nursing as a means of the support and the education of her children. In this work she was very successful . Scores of people in Cherokee and the surrounding towns have reason to remember her skill and her fidelity to them during the long hours of their sickness. Wherever she went it was the optimum, a cheery heart and a bright smile. She had cares enough of her own, but with her, many a thorn was made to bloom because of her abounding cheer. As a child she was a member of the Episcopal church. She constantly sacrificed her own interests for those of her children. She leaves a memory that is precious. ---------------------- Mrs. Amelia Comstock Dies in Washington, D.C. Edward Constock of Cherokee received the sad news today that his mother, Mrs. Amelia Comstock, had passed away in Washington D.C. this Thursday morning at 12:40. The ramians are being brought to Cherokee to arrive here Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Bushnell of the M.E. Church, the time not yet announced. Mrs. Comstock was an old resident of Cherokee. Besides the son Edward, one daughter, Miss Mae, survives, who has been living with her mother. Cherokee (Iowa) Chief, Feb 24, 1927, p10

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Amelia Parry Comstock's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Amelia Parry Comstock death?
Amelia Parry Comstock death on 24 Feb 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
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Latitude: 42.7496986
Longitude: -95.5796967

Family Members:

Spouse

Levi Henry Comstock

(1845 - 1891)

Children

Edward Seymour Comstock

(1866 - 1948)

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