Martha Benedum
March 11, 1880
Daily Muncie (Indiana) News
Mrs. Spencer Benedum died last night at the residence of her father-in-law, Allen Benedum, on south Plum street. The disease was consumption. She had been living here only about a month, having moved from Kansas.
Funeral Notice. The Interment of Mrs. Benedum, who died on south Plum street, this morning, will take place at the Nottingham cemetery, on Bethel pike, tomorrow, will leave the residence of Allen Benedum at 11 o'clock a. m. No services at present.
March 15, 1880
Daily Muncie (Indiana) Times
Died Benadum-At the residence of Allen Benadum, on South Plum Street, Muncie, Ind, Martha A Benadum, wife of Spencer H Benadum. She was born December 21, 1851. departed this life March 11, 1880. Age at the time of her death 29 years, 2 months, and 24 days. She was a good, kind, and affectionate wife, a loving mother, a true parent, was a member of the christian Church for several years and was a devoted Christian. After a long and continued suffering without a murmur, from that dreadful disease consumption,she awaited with patience the angel of death, who came and took her spirit to the land of rest. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn the loss of a true anf faithful companion and a loving mother. The funeral took place from the residence of Allen Benadum, South Plum Street, on the 12th inst, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Asleep in Jesus-blessed sleep, From which none ever wake to weep.