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Mrs. Charity Holland, colored, died last Sunday morning after suffering some 2 hours from what appeared to be heart trouble. She was born in Tennessee in 1804, and though a 101-years old, her eyesight remained good and her mind clear until death. She had lived in Oskaloosa 27 years. She was married when a young woman to Samuel Holland and they had 9 children, 6 of whom attended the funeral. There are 29 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. The funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon at the A. M. E. church, Rev. W. McCormick officiating. Relatives were present from Denver, Omaha, Guthrie and other distant points.Date(s) of Creation
4/21/1905
