Born December 23, 1853 near Hillsboro, IA and died August 6, 1916 at Bonaparte. She was 6th child of Rufus and Emily Smith of Pittsburg, IA. Married March 12, 1878 to George F. Syfert who lived at Mt. Zion, then to Bonaparte. Four children. Mrs. John Carter of Pierceville, IA; Mrs. H. C. Bennett of Lacon, IL; Mrs. R. C. Stone of Farmington, IA and Miss Maude at home. Leaves husband, 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. Saddie Pitcer of Memphis, MO and relatives. Buried Bonaparte Cemetery
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