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Maria Leedham

Birth	:	28 Feb 1817 Lincolnshire, England
Death	:	10 Mar 1913 New London, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brooks Cemetery, New London, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9169502, -91.4426422
Description	:	Maria Leedham Maria Leedham, daughter of John and Sarah (Kennington) Leedham, was born at Glandford Brigg, County of Lincoln, England, Feb. 28, 1817, and departed this life March 10, 1913, being at the time of her death, 96 years and 10 days old. Miss Leedham, more familiarly known to her friends as Aunt Maria, being the oldest of 10 children, came to America with her parents, in 1818, settling near Marietta, Ohio, being among the earliest settlers in that region. They came to Iowa in 1844 and settled on a farm in New London township. After the death of her only sister... Read More	Maria Leedham Maria Leedham, daughter of John and Sarah (Kennington) Leedham, was born at Glandford Brigg, County of Lincoln, England, Feb. 28, 1817, and departed this life March 10, 1913, being at the time of her death, 96 years and 10 days old. Miss Leedham, more familiarly known to her friends as Aunt Maria, being the oldest of 10 children, came to America with her parents, in 1818, settling near Marietta, Ohio, being among the earliest settlers in that region. They came to Iowa in 1844 and settled on a farm in New London township. After the death of her only sister Mrs. Sarah Anderson, in 1872, she has since made her home most of the time with her nephew, Asa Anderson, having been to him as a mother, giving him the tender care of a mother since he was a babe of 2½ years. A little over four weeks ago, Aunt Maria fell, breaking her hip, which was the cause of her death. She was given the kindest attention by the family, friends and neighbors, and also inherited a remarkably strong constitution, but owing to her advanced age, she was unable to recover. Aunt Maria was converted about 44 years ago, was baptized, and united with the Universalist church, at about that time. She had many friends, both old and young, who will remember her kindly, gentile nature, quiet and unassuming, always patient, she was beloved by all for her true Christian character. She leaves to mourn her loss, a number of nephews and nieces, also many friends and neighbors. The funeral was held at the L. D. S. church. Rev. Miller, of Burlington officiating. A male quartette composed of Messrs Willis Brown, Herbert Scrack, Elmer Reed and Philip Westerbeck furnished some very beautiful music. The floral offerings were very beautiful telling the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Interment in Brooks cemetery. (Newspaper article found in scrapbook at Dover Museum, New London, Iowa) The Burlington Hawkeye, Tuesday Morning, March 11, 1912, page 3 BROKEN LEG AT 96 FATAL __________________ Miss Marie Leedham of New London Dies of Injuries Received in Fall. (Special to the Hawk-Eye) New London, Ia. March 10 - Miss Maria Leedham passed away Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home of her nephew, Asa Anderson where she made her home for the past twenty years. She was nonety-six years of age, she fell and broke her hip and on account of her advanced age she was unable to withstand the shock. Miss Leedham was born in England, February 25, 1817, and came to this country with her parents when a year old. They first in lived in Ohio and came from there to New London in 1844, and settled on a farm which is now known as the Arthur Linn farm. She was the oldest of a family of nine children, all of whom together with the father and mother have preceded her in death. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the L.D.S. church south of here. Interment at Brooks cemetery.

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Maria Leedham's memorial is located at: Brooks Cemetery, New London, Henry County, USA.
When did Maria Leedham death?
Maria Leedham death on 10 Mar 1913 in New London, Henry County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.9169502
Longitude: -91.4426422

Family Members:

Parent

John George Leedham

(1790 - 1865)

Sarah Ann Kennington Leedham

(1795 - 1868)

Siblings

Henry Clinton Leedham

(1823 - 1897)

William Dunn Leedham

(1825 - 1894)

Charles James Leedham

(1828 - 1890)

Horatio Kennington Leedham

(1830 - 1905)

Edmond Miles Christopher Leedham

(1833 - 1888)

Sarah Ann Leedham Anderson

(1839 - 1872)

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