Notes for Martha Adeline Lee
Census-1: 1860, Big River, Jefferson Co, MO #914 w/parent
Census-3: 1880, Big River Twp, Jefferson Co, MO #380-- OD32 Martha26 JohnH6 Julia4 Aurora2 Maude1 - all born MO
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Burial: February 25, 1887, Grubville, Jefferson Co, Missouri
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Martha Adeline Lee and Ara Belle Lee were aunt and niece
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_news1887mar.htm
Jefferson Democrat, Hillsboro, Jefferson Co, Missouri
Wednesday, March 9, 1887
OBITUARY - Martha A. BITTICK, beloved wife of Rev. O.D. BITTICK, died at the Baptist parsonage, at Grubville, Mo., on February 23, 1887, after a painful illness of three months. She was the fourth daughter of Mr. L.H. LEE, and was born October 8, 1854. She was married to O.D. BITTICK April 9, 1871. She professed religion in 1774 and was baptised on December 13th of that year. To the day of her death she maintained a godly walk and conversation. Her last illness was borne with patience and resignation of a sincere Christian. She testified on her death-bed to the consolation of true religion. The funeral services were conducted by her brother-in-law Rev. George STEELE, in the presence of a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. She leaves a husband and eight motherless children to mourn their irreparable loss. (There was a long memorial poem which is not of genealogical value.)
DEATHS AND BIRTHS - The following deaths were filed with the County Clerk the past week.
Date Name Age
Feb 23 Martha A. BITTICK 32 years
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