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In loving memory

Margaret (Maggie or Mag) Ann Lamb Chestnut

2 Jun 1874 - 2 Jun 1947

Odon, Ind., Jan. 3---Maggie Ann (Lamb) Chestnut, 73, life long resident of Odon, died last night at 9:00PM at the home of her daughter, with whom she was visiting in Maryville, Tenn. She had been in failing health for the past six months and became seriously ill just prior to her death. Born June 2, 1874 near Odon, she was the daughter of Wm. C. and Caroline Lamb, and the widow of the late Wm. H. Chestnut, who preceded her in death about eight years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Odon. Surviving Mrs. Chestnut are the following children: A.L. (Arthur Leeman) Chestnut of Florida; J.S. (John S.) Chestnut of Taylorville, Ill.; Mrs. J.W. (Treasie) Tipton, Maryville, Tenn., Wm. F. (William Felix) Chestnut, Washington, Ind.; Mrs. J.L. (Flora) Barrett, Fisher, Ill.; Jas. M. (James Marion) Chestnut and Mrs. Geo. (Eliza Jane) Gettell of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Chas. G. (Charles G.) Chestnut of near Elnora, Ind.; Mrs. Heza (Mary E.) Robertson, Bloomington, Ind.; Geo. W.(George W.) Chestnut, Warren, Ohio; Mrs. Frank (Maggie) Gilbert of Dayton, Ohio. One daughter preceded her in death, Sarah Lucy Chestnut Barrett. Funeral services will be held at the Poindexter Funeral Home in Odon, Sunday at 1:00PM, with Dr. Wm. R. Seat officiating, assisted by Rev. Crider, pastor of the Methodist Church.

Contributed by: Janice Smith Hagmeier

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