DARTING, Elizabeth

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Obituary (Missouri Valley Times, Aug. 24, 1911):
Mrs. Elizabeth Fry died at her home at 4:30 this morning after a few days illness. The deceased was born in Putnam county, Indiana Nov. 1, 1842 and came to this county when about 14 years of age. She was married to Jefferson Fry Jan. 18, 1863, to which union 13 children were born, four deceased. Those living are Racheal E., Jacob E., Thomas J., Eli, Sarah, Mrs. James Legan of Portsmouth, Mrs. Louis McMillen of California, Mrs. George Godden and Mrs. Arza Hatcher of Nebraska.

From Missouri Valley Times, Aug. 31, 1911 (Saturday's news):
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry, wife of Jefferson Fry who died last Thursday morning, occured today (Aug. 26). Rev. Whiston of the Christian Church officiating. Interment in the Frazier cemetery.

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Elizabeth married FRY, Jefferson 18 Jan 1863, Harrison County, Iowa. Jefferson (son of FRY, William and NEESE, Mary Polly) was born Abt 1839, Indiana; died 1 Sep 1919, Harrison County, Iowa; was buried , Frazier Cem, Harrison County, Ia - Sec 1, Row 5. [Group Sheet]

1. FRY, Mary Emmeline was born 4 Jan 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
2. FRY, Rachel E. was born 4 Jan 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
3. FRY, Barbara Ann was born 3 Jun 1866; died Yes, date unknown.
4. FRY, David Henderson was born 12 Jul 1867; died Yes, date unknown.
5. FRY, Lottie Jane was born 14 Jan 1869; died Yes, date unknown.
6. FRY, Jacob Elias was born 2 Nov 1870; died Yes, date unknown.
7. FRY, Minnie was born Abt 1873; died Yes, date unknown.
8. FRY, Amanda Elizabeth was born 7 Jun 1875; died Yes, date unknown.
9. FRY, Sarah was born 7 May 1877; died Yes, date unknown.
10. FRY, Thomas J. was born 14 Jul 1879; died Yes, date unknown.
11. FRY, Lillie was born 31 Jul 1879; died Yes, date unknown.
12. FRY, Ada was born 10 Feb 1881, Harrison County, Iowa; died Dec 1979, Harrison County, Iowa; was buried , Logan Cem, Harrison County, Ia - Sec 6 Row 1.
13. FRY, Eli O. was born 2 Jun 1885; died Yes, date unknown.

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From the 1891 History of Harrison County Iowa:
Jacob Darting, a resident of section 6, St. John's Township, came to Harrison County in April, 1858, and raised one crop near Magnolia and that fall settled on the site of his present home, where he purchased one hundred and seven acres of unimproved land, on which he erected a log cabin, the roof of which was made of "shakes." He lived in this house about ten years and then built a small frame structure, a part of his present residence.
Our subject was born in West Virginia August 15, 1816, the son of John and Barbara Darting and was the fourth child of a family of fifteen, thirteen of whom attained their majority. When twenty-one years of age, our subject started on the untried sea of life for himself, working out by the month for three years, also working on a brickyard as well as on the Wabash & Cross Cut Canal.
In every man's life there are important events, not the least of which is the selection of a life companion, who in this case was Rachel Murphy, to whom he was married January 28, 1841. She was the daughter of Sion and Elizabeth Murphy, born August 29, 1821. Shortly after their marriage they removed to a farm in Putnam County, Ind. The same consisted of eighty acres, which was covered with a dense growth of timber. Here our subject in the vigor of his young manhood, commenced to clear up a farm for himself, and remained there until 1856, at which time he had succeeded in clearing thirty acres. In the autumn of that year he sold out, removed to Jasper County, Iowa, bought a small farm and remained until the spring of 1858 and then came to Harrison County.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Darting has been blessed by the advent of seven children - Elizabeth, born November 1, 1842; Barbara, August 7, 1844; John L., September 17, 1846; Sarah, August 12, 1851, deceased; Silvania, born October 25, 1853; Rachel E., December 14, 1861, died August 7, 1880; and Jacob A., born September 27, 1863.
When our subject came to Harrison County he had but little of this world's goods, but he came as a conquerer, and being possessed of a loving companion, and two strong arms he felt as rich as a king. With the double ox-team, a span of ponies and two wagons, he set forth to make for himself a home in what has proved to be one of Iowa's banner counties.

He is listed in 1880 as the owner of 40 acres of land in Calhoun Township,Harrison County Iowa.

Obituary (Missouri Valley Times): DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT Jacob Darting died at his late residence about four and one half mile north east of this city last night about 11 o'clock, aged 86 years. Mr. Darting was the father of five childen, two sons and three daughters. Deceased had not been ailing long, a stroke of paralysis which he suffered last Thursday being the cause of his death. Funeral services will be conducted from his late home tomorrow, commencing at 10 a.m. burial in Frazier Cemetery, Rev. J.F. Adair of the Christian Church officiating.

Obituary (Logan News, July 3, 1902): Died at the family home north St. John Township, Sunday June 26th, 1902, Jacob Darting, aged 86 years. Mr. Darting was born in South Carolina in 1816. He came to Iowa in the early 50's settling in Jasper county for a few years, then locating on the farm in this county which has been his home since 1857. His wife died in 1900. His children surviving him are Mrs. Elizabeth Fry, Mrs. Barbara Godden, Mrs. Sylvania Hatcher, J.L. Darting and Alex Darting, all residents of this community. The funeral services of the deceased will be held at the residence and the remains conveyed to Frazier Cemetery Tuesday, July 1, 1902, and will mark the passing of one of the few remaining old time pioneer character of Western Iowa, who first claimed this valley from its original wildness and sent their cabin smoke curling heavenward in token of the civilization about to subdue it to the white man's dominion.

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Jacob married MURPHEY, Rachel 28 Jan 1841, Putnam County, Indiana. Rachel (daughter of MURPHEY, Sion and Elizabeth) was born 29 Aug 1821, North Carolina; died 8 Aug 1889, Harrison County, Iowa; was buried , Frazier Cem, Harrison County, Ia - Sec 1, Row 6. [Group Sheet]

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death date in Gravestone book is listed as May 8, 1889, age 67y 11m 9d

Obituary: Again we note the work of the destroyer - death. Mrs. Rachel Darting departed this life Aug 8, 1889, at her home northeast of the Valley. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sion Murphy, was born in North Carolina Aug 29, 1821, so that at her death she was almost sixty-eight years old. She was married to Jacob Darting Jan 28, 1841 and for many years they have lived in this county. To them was born seven children, two of whom preceded the mother to the land of the blest. For twenty-four years the deceased had been an active member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Darting was well known as a woman of earnest endeavor, giving a mother's care and love to the suffering and needy. She will be greatly missed in the community but more in the home. A very large gathering of friends and relatives were present on Friday, when the funeral was preached, to show their respect for the deceased. She was buried in the cemetery near their home and quietly waits the coming of our blessed Lord.

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http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=bobnjackies&id=I08723

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John appears on the following:
Census: 1820 Monroe Co., IN
Census: 1830 Clay Co., IN
Census: 1840 Putnam Co., IN
Census: 1850 Putnam Co., IN
Census: 1860 Clay Co., IN

John married KIMBERLING, Barbara Abt 1810, Wythe County, Virginia. Barbara was born Abt 1790, Pennsylvania; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sion married Elizabeth Bef 1821, North Carolina. Elizabeth died 1 Oct 1865, Harrison County, Iowa; was buried , Frazier Cem, Harrison County, Ia - Sec 1, Row 9. [Group Sheet]

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Old gravestone gone; replacement stone (incorrect spelling and dates) says Elizabeth "Murphey" 1791-1878. WPA lists DOD as 10-11-1875, age 87. Old cemetery records used for DOD.

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Adan Darting (Dutton) fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant

Adam married STEFFEY, Catherine 6 Mar 1787, Montgomery County, Virginia. Catherine was born 15 Jan 1767, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; died 5 May 1852, Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Age 83 in 1850 census, living with son Adam at Wythe Co., Virginia.