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Headline Eagle Rock News:
Text #1. Mrs. Elizabeth Skelton, familiarly known as Aunty Betsy Skelton, passed away at the home of her son, George Skelton, of near Eagle Rock, Thursday morning, Jan. 23, aged 80 years, 8 months and 21 days. Her health had been failing for some time and for several days it was realized that her conditions were serious.

Elizabeth Skeleton, widow of the late John Skelton, was born in Tennessee, May 2, 1832. With her parents she moved to Missouri in 1838. She was married in 1850 to John Skelton, who died some years ago. Prior to their settlement on Roaring River they lived in Arkansas and near Seligman for a number of years. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are living: Mrs. U. Shrum, Mary, George, and Sam, all living in and near that vicinity.

Mrs. Skelton was well known throughout the community where she had lived for nearly a half of a century in the highest esteem of all. As a citizen, as a neighbor and a mother, she endeavored to embody the best and noblest principles of living. The kindly words spoken of her by those who knew her is the best evidence of her worth and Christian character. Since 1870 she had been a member of the Baptist church and had lived a faithful member until death.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chappell and Smallwood Friday afternoon in the presence of a large number of relatives, neighbors and friends and interment made at the Munsey Cemetery.
#2. Aunt Betsy Skelton was called away to the blessed home above Thursday morning Jan. 23, at one o'clock to await the resurrection morn. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all.
Research Note: Marriage date was March 20, 1849 in Carroll Co., AR. Betsy's son Sam Skelton married to Marvelena Easley. Marvelena was a Haddock descendant through Zachariah.

Elizabeth Skelton, wife of John M. Skelton, was the daughter of John Henry and Polly (Curry) Skelton.

Her husband John M. Skelton was the son of James R. Skelton and his wife Anna Curry. Elizabeth was born May 2, 1832 in Hawkins Co., TN.
Newspaper Cassville Republican
Date January 30, 1913, Thursday
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Donna Cooper