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Mary Marine
Mrs. Mary Williams.
Mrs. Mary Williams, who died at Grand Rapids, March 8, 1895, after a few days struggle with pneumonia, was born as Mary Marine, in North Carolina, in 1820. She was married to Dr. S. R. Williams in 1836, and came with the family to Oceana county in 1867. Nine children were born to them, three of whom died in infancy or early childhood, and the remaining six (except Will, the oldest son, who is in California), have lived in Hart for years, and have been known to most everybody. Two daughters, Mrs. Addie Tucker and Mrs. Lulu Rynders, now reside in Grand Rapids. Her husband died some years ago, since which time she has lived with her children.
Mary William was loved and respected by all who knew her. She always identified herself with the Wesleyan Methodists and died in the christian's hope. She was of the sterling make-up that gave a fitting dignity to motherhood, and stability and character to a family and everyting with which she came in touch. Her influence was for the good and betterment of all.
The funeral was held at the Congregation church, Hart, Friday, March 8, 1895, Rev. J. Whalley officiating, and was attended by many old friends and neighbors, and all that love could minister in the last sad rites, was freely bestowed. The remains were buried in Prospect hill cemetery. -- Hart, (Mich.) Journal.
Mrs. Williams is an old settler of Porter Co., having lived at Valparaiso for a number of years and was well known there. She was a grand-mother of Mrs. A. J. Bowser, of Porter.
Newspaper: The Chesterton Tribune
Date of Publication: March 29, 1895
Volume Number: 11
Issue Number: 51
Page: 4
Column(s): 3
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Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
Newspapers Published in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana
Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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