STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1901, page 1, column 6

MARTHA HELEN (DRAKE) LYONS CARVER, 03 Mar 1839 - 14 Jul 1901

   Martha Helen Drake was born in Wayne county, Mich., March 3, 
1839, and died at her home northeast of Orland, Steuben county, 
Indiana, July 14, 1901, aged 62 years, 4 months and 11 days.
   She was left an orphan at the age of twelve years and was brought 
to Branch county, Mich., by her grandparents in 1855.  She was 
married to Charles E. Lyons, Nov. 17, 1859.  To this union were born 
seven children, three sons and four daughters.  Two sons passed to 
that land of joy in their infancy and Mr. Lyons died Jan. 20, 1888.  
She united with the Wesleyan church at the age of 19, and with the 
M., E. church in Orland several years later.  She was again married 
to William H. Carver, August, 24, 1895, and was again left a widow 
Dec. 6, 1898.  She was ever a devoted wife and mother.  She leaves 
one son, four daughters, three grandchildren, two half brothers, one 
sister and one half sister, besides many other relatives and friends 
to mourn their loss.  The funeral was held Tuesday, Jul 16, at the 
M. E. church in Orland, Rev. Stamm officiating.  Burial in West 
Gilead cemetery.  Mrs. Carver possessed the priceless gift of a 
happy disposition.  She always had a pleasant smile and cheery word 
for all whom she met.  Her cheerfulness made her most dearly loved 
in her home and a general favorite among her large circle of 
friends.  She always looked upon the bright side of life and kept 
the sunshine of a living faith in God and humanity alive and warm in 
her heart.  She was ever watchful of het comfort and happiness of 
those in her own home, charitable and kind to neighbors and friends, 
a faithful consisent christian and when the Master said, "Come up 
higher," she gladly passed through the mystic door we call death to 
join her loved ones in the beautiful beyond.  We say a tender good-
bye to her today and in a brighter clime she will greet the coming 
of dear ones with a sweet good morning.
(Picture included with obituary)

THIS SMALLER OBITUARY WAS PUBLISHED JULY 17, 1901, page 8 column 3.

   Mrs. Martha Carver died Sunday morning Jul 14th, 1901, after many 
months of sickness.  She had gradually failed in health since the 
death of Mr. Carver, which occurred Dec. 6th, 1899.  Funeral took 
place from the M. E. church, of which she had been a member for many 
years, Tuesday, July 16.  Of her own family she leaves four 
daughters and one son, besides a large circle of friends who will 
always kindly and lovingly remember her.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   Martha Helen (Drake) Lyon Carver, 03 Mar 1839 - 14 Jul 1901, married 1st 
Charles E. Lyon who died 20 Jan 1888.  Martha is buried in West Gilead 
Cemetery.

CHILDREN:

   BLANCHE (Lyon) Lyke, 1860 - 1919, married Irving A. Lyke who died in 
1933.  Blanche is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Steuben County, 
Indiana.  Irving died in Tacoma, Washington, and is buried there.

   Maud Lyon, alive in 1901.  No further information.

   Ernest Lyon died in infancy.

   Edith M. (Lyon) McNickle, 01 Aug 18__ - 21 Jul 1904, married W. S. 
McNickle.  They are buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.

   Oberi Lyon was alive in 1901.  He married Anna J. Jennings, 08 Apr 1874 
-09 Nov 1946. Anna is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.

   Opher Lyon died in infancy.

   Florence Lyon was alive in 1901.

On 24 Aug 1895, Martha married William Henry Carver, 10 May 1839 - 06 Dec 
1899 (1898 per Martha's obit).  William is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.

The 1885 History says her only brother, Nathaniel Drake, was a soldier in 
the war of the Rebellion, and died in one of the Southern prisons.  Her 
only sister, Mary is the wife of George Douglas of New York City.

Martha's step-children from the marriage of William Henry Carver and his 1st 
wife, Mary A. (Stocker) Carver, 28 Dec 1843 - 18 May 1890.  All the 
children were born in Steuben County:

   Nina M. Carver, 27 Mar 1864 - 1891.
   Clark S. Carver, born Sep 1866.
   William Henry Carver, born Jul 1869.
   George Albert Carver, born Aug 1873.
   Lottie M. Carver, 30 Dec 1875 - 17 Jul 1877, buried at Greenlawn 
Cemetery.
   Bertha L. Carver, born 1877.
   Howard Carver, born May 1881.
   
"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990" by Audree Siebel Lewis, Vol. 
I, page 297, Vol. II, pages 1167, 1240.
"History of Steuben County, IN - 1885" pages 509, 510, biography of Charles 
E. Lyons (Lyon).
Old Settlers' Meeting, Steuben Republican, 22 Aug 1900.
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Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net