Susan Peach was born at Boscawen, New Hampshire, March 2, 1826. In November 1846 she was married to Ephraim Morey. Of the four children, the two oldest, Thomas P. and Mary S. were born at the old New England homestead. Her husband being engaged in the railroad business, they came west, living three years in Dubuque, Iowa, where the third child, a daughter, was born; then one year in Wooster, Ohio, where this daughter died at three years of age. Her youngest child, William H., was born on the Lake Prairie farm in which his father invested more than fifty years ago. Her parents, Dr. Thomas Peach and wife, and younger sister, Lizzie, left their home in the east at that time and came to live on this farm. They are among the pioneers of what is known as the "Yankee Settlement." Her only brother, Henry Peach, the oldest of the family, purchased some time previous to this, an adjoining farm, dying four years after. He was the first person interred in the Lake Prairie Cemetery. An older sister, Lizzie, married William Peach, and died in her home in Greenville, Ill., seventeen years ago. Mrs. Susann P. Morey was the last of her father's family. Her husband preceded her seven years ago, March 9th. In her girlhood she joined the Congregational church, that being the denomination of her father and always her choice. Of Puritan descent, she was one in a long line of Godly ancestry, brought up with strict religious principles and high ideals, which she always endeavored to impress upon her children. She was a devoted wife and mother, and an educated woman of more than ordinary ability. Though feeble in body for a number of years, her mind never lost its vigor; retaining her eyesight, reading was a great pastime, and upon events of interest at home and abroad she was always informed. She loved to live and enjoyed her family and friends. Sunday, April 4th, she fell, and was never able to be raised from her bed. A weak heart, and finally pneumonia, caused her death. At 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 16th, she passed away at the age of 83 years, 1 month, and 14 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, three children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. To her family the sting of death is lost in the thought that she has only gone on before to join the many loved ones in the heavenly home. . . .
The funeral service was held at home Sunday afternoon, April 18th, at 2 o'clock. Rev. John Bruce officiated, assisted by Rev. E.E. DeLong. Very fitting were the words of the text, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." The remains were laid to rest in the Lake Prairie cemetery beside her husband. Funeral Director John Castle had charge of the burial service.