Nancy Bayler

Mrs. A. P. Bayler
Nancy Elizabeth VanMeter daughter of Nathaniel W. and Corrinna (Dorsey) VanMeter born near Washington in Tazewell County, Illinois, July 2, 1851, and grew to womanhood in that vicinity. She died at their home in Zion, Illinois, Sunday morning, October 30, 1921, aged 70 years, 3 months and 28 days.
On Wednesday, October 13,  1869, she was joined in marriage to Alfred Preston Bayler at Washington, Illinois, For thirteen years they lived three miles south of Washington, Illinois. In 1882 they moved to Emmington and seventeen years later to Roberts which was their home for twenty-one years. In September 1920 they moved to Zion where Mr. Bayler died, January 22, 1921. Mrs. Bayler united with the Christian Church at Washington in 1861 and with the Christian Apostolic Church in Zion in 1900,
Mr. and Mrs. Bayler were the parents of eleven children five whom are living. These are Jesse G. of Roberts, George B. of Melvin, Mrs. S. O. Burnett of Duncombe, Iowa, Ernest Lee of Peosta, Iowa, and Clarence O. of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Five children preceeded her in death. These were Mrs. Carrie Collins who died several years ago. Misses Eunice and Alta who died soon after the family moved to Roberts and Hattie, Edith and Clifford who died previous to that time. She also leaves a host of friends who join the family in sorrow. She leaves two brothers John VanMeter of Parsons, Kansas, and Henry VanMeter of Los Angeles, California.
Mrs. Bayler was a conscientious Christian woman. one who tried to do always what she considered the will of her Lord. While some of us may not agree with her religious beliefs there are none who can say that she ever faltered in her duty as she saw her duty. Her character was above reproach, and she ever endeavored to bring Christian happiness to her friends and to glorify her Savior. She was a kind neighbor and hoped and worked for the final comfort and happiness of her family. She always did the right as she saw the right and who of us can do more?
The funeral services were held in Zion, Monday afternoon, October 31st, after which the remains were brought to Roberts for burial. On arrival at Roberts the remains lay in state at the home of Miss Eula Beighle for a short time Tuesday noon after which they were laid to rest beside her husband in Lyman cemetery. A short funeral service was held at the grave Rev. Moot of Zion officiated. Among those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Burnett of Duncombe, Io, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Bayler of Peosta, Io, and Prof and Mrs. C. O. Bayler of Kenosha, Wisconsin.

--Roberts Herald.  9 November 1921.

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