Obituary

Amy A. Fitzgerald Hampton

Pub. Times, February 9, 1922

          Amy A., daughter of David and Jane Fitzgerald, was born near Blooming Grove, Hamilton County, Illinois October 29, 1874; departed this life at her late home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, February 3, 1922.  Aged 47 years, 3 months and 13 days.

          She was married to D. H. Hampton, May 20, 1896.  Seven children were born to them, five of whom survive, Ray E., of Hamilton County, Bella, Fred, Harvey and Edna, of Mt. Vernon.  Also one step-daughter.  Two sons died in infancy.

         In 1895 she obeyed the Gospel uniting with the McLeansboro church of Christ, living faithful until death.

          Funeral services were held at Blooming Grove church, Sunday, 2:00 p.m., February 5, Geo. T. Smith, McLeansboro minister officiating.  Burial was in the Blooming Grove cemetery.


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