SHAW, Sarah Ann 1827-1917

SHAW

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 2/22/2023 at 10:19:55

Sarah Ann (Short)

(December 3, 1827 – December 16, 1917)
Indianola Herald, Indianola, Iowa, Thurs., Dec 20, 1917, p.7
Sarah A. Short was born in Jackson County, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1827. She came to Iowa in 1850. She was married to Joseph Ford in August 1856 at Indianola, Iowa. Eight children were born to them, four dying in infancy. Those living are: Ira Ford, of Indianola; Harvey Ford, Mrs. Esther Stiver, Elkhard, Indiana; Mrs. Libby Eno, Pocamont. Mr. Ford died in 1873 and in 1881 she was united in marriage to Thomas Shaw, who died in 1885. For more than 69 years her home has been in or near Indianola. Of late she has been making her home with her son, Ira Ford, 310 N. 5th St., where she died Monday morning, death being due to old age. The funeral services were held from the home, Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Fred N. Willis, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church.