Catharine Noel was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Jan. 12, 1814, died at Webster, Ill., Feb. 13, 1894; aged 80 years, 1 month and 1 day.  She was united in marriage to Martin Yetter on March 24, 1831.  Nine children came to bless this happy union; four children with the husband and father have preceded her to the spirit land.  The deceased are Mrs. Sarah Thompson, wife of Philander Thompson, of Page Center, Iowa, Mrs. Barbara Lenix, wife of Samuel Lenix, of Webster, Mrs. Eliza McElvain, of Alma, Kan.  One died in infancy.  The five who are living are Mrs. Mary McElvain, Mrs. Emmeline Kinney and M. W. Yetter, of Webster, Mrs. Smith Howd, of Burnside, and L. T. Yetter, of Ft. Green.

In the spring of 1835 Mrs. Yetter came with her husband to Hancock county, and settled a half mile south of Webster where she resided until her death.  At the age of fourteen she became a member of the M. E. church, and ever since has lived a devoted Christian life.  In her last illness she expressed her trustful faith in Jesus and said that she would soon be at home with her Heavenly Father.  As death drew near she sang her favorite hymn "Oh think of the home over there."  Shortly after her precious spirit went out to meet its God.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rowe, of Burnside, after which the remains were laid to rest in the family graveyard.

Besides the children she leaves an aged sister, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, of Payson, Ill., a half brother, Thomas McFall, of Qunicy, twenty-seven grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren, to mourn their loss.

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Catherine Noel was born at Springfield, Pa., Jan. 12, 1814, died at Webster, Ill., Feb. 13, 1894. She was united in marriage to Martin Yetter March 31th [?], 1831.  Nine children came to bless this happy union; four with the loving father have preceded her to the better land.  Of the five who are living, Mrs. Mary McElvain, Mrs. Emeline Kinney and M. W. Yetter are residents of this place, Mrs. S. Howd of Burnside, L. T. Yetter of Ft. Green.  Those who have passed away are Johnny, who died at the age of 3 years; Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, wife of Philander Thompson, died May 25, 1868; Mrs. Barbara Lenix, wife of Samuel Lenix, died Sept. 25, 1878, Mrs. Eliza McElvain died June 17, 1887.  The husband and father died March 10 [or 19], 1874.

In the spring of 1835 she came with her husband to Hancock county and settled about half a mile south of Webster, on the place where she died.  At the age of 14 she became a member of the M. E. Church and since then has lived a devoted christian.  Besides the children and other relatives she leaves twenty-seven grand children and twenty-one great grand children to mourn her loss.  She suffered many afflictions which she bore with christian fortitude.  In her last illness she expressed her faith in Jesus and said she would soon be at rest in her Father's house.  As she neared the river she joined in singing her favorite hymn, "O, think of that home over there," after which her precious spirit went out to meet her God.

Contradicting the statement regarding where the Yetters settled in 1835 and lived thereafter, census records indicate they lived in Hancock Township for a number of years and later moved to Fountain Green Township.

The children of Martin Yetter and Catharine Noel were:

i.	Mary M. Yetter, born January 15, 1832, in Pennsylvania, died February 6, 1913, interment at Yetter Cemetery.
ii.	Ann Eliza Yetter, born about 1834 in Pennsylvania.  She died June 17, 1887.
iii.	Emeline Yetter, born May 12, 1836, in Hancock County, Illinois.  She died August 16, 1915, and was buried at Yetter Cemetery.
iv.	Barbara E. Yetter, born October 28, 1838, in Hancock County, died September 25, 1878. Burial at Yetter Cemetery.
v.	Sarah J. Yetter, born about 1842 in Hancock County.  She died May 25, 1868, and was buried at Yetter Cemetery.
vi.	Catharine L. Yetter, born May 28, 1844, in Hancock County, died December 31, 1907, burial at McKay Cemetery, Hancock County.
vii.	Martin W. Yetter, born July 28, 1847, in Hancock County.  He died May 25, 1917, interment at Yetter Cemetery.
viii.	John Yetter, born November 23, 1850 (calculated from his tombstone inscription), died October 17, 1852.  Burial at Yetter Cemetery.
ix.	Lewis T. Yetter, born February 26, 1855, in Hancock County.  He died February 8, 1939, Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Martin Yetter, 43, male, farmer, value of real estate 3600, born PA
Catharine, 36, female, born PA
Mary, 18, female, born PA
Ann E, 16, female, born PA, attended school within the year
Emeline, 14, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Barbara, 10, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Sarah J, 8, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Catharine, 5, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Martin W, 3, male, born IL
Henry Graham, 10, male, born IL, attended school within the year

Martin Yetter, 54, male, farmer, value of real estate 9500, value of personal estate 2500, born PA
Catherine, 49, female, born PA
Catherine L, 16, female, born IL, attended school within the year
Martin W, 14, male, born IL, attended school within the year
Lewis, 6, male, born IL, attended school within the year

Yetter, Martin, 63, male, white, farmer, value of real estate 16000, value of personal estate 3000, born PA, male citizen of the U.S. aged 21 or more
Catherine, 56, female, white, keeping house, born PA
Martin, 23, male, white, born IL
Lewis T, 10, male, white, born IL [no indication of school attendance]
Thompson, Alferd, 8, male, white, born IL [no indication of school attendance]
[Thompson] William, 9, male, white, born IL [no indication of school attendance]

Yetter, Lewis T, white, male, 25, married, farmer, born IL, both parents born PA
Lucy A, white, female, 25, wife, married, keeping house, born IL, both parents born IL
James M, white, male, 5, son, single, at home, born IL, both parents born IL
Desdamoni, white, female, 3, daughter, single, at home, born IL, both parents born IL
Emma H, white, female,?/12, daughter, single, at home, born IL, both parents born IL
Catharine, white, female, 62, mother, widow, at home, born PA, both parents born PA