Obit: Hartson, Hilda #2 (1867 - 1945)

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Surnames: Hartson, Wellen, Jardine

----Source: Scrapbook of Bertha and Caroline (Wehrmann) Volk 1930-1950’s

Hartson, Hilda #2 (18 APR 1867 - 01 FEB 1945)

Hilda Wellen, daughter of John and Lesa Wellen, was born in Christiana, Norway on April 18, 1867 and came to Whitehall, Wisconsin at the age of five.

On May 15, 18887 she was united in marriage to Henry Hartson at Whitehall and they came to Clark County, where he had lived since 1872 and where he operated the stage lines between Neillsville and Withee, living near Greenwood.

They later came to the city where they resided until Mr. Hartson’s death on January 4, 1944. She than went to New Virginia, Iowa where she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Jardine (Velma.)
Mrs. Hartson was a member of the Order of Eastern Star since 1904 and was its worthy matron for five years. She also took part in Presbyterian and Grace Methodist Church activities during the 57 years she lived in Greenwood.
She passed away at New Virginia, Iowa on Friday, February 1, 1946. She suffered a stroke on New Years Day.

The body was brought to Greenwood Tuesday morning and funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Rev. A.J. Abbott officiated. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery beside her husband.