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WHITE, MARY

contributed by Bessie Meredith

BORN:
DIED: 1909 (79 YEARS OLD)

Oct. 14, 1909

A Pioneer Resident Dead: The death of Mrs. Mary White, widow of the late J.W. White, occurred Monday at 7:15 a.m. at the home of her son, John T. White on North Broadway. Deceased had been in ill health for some months and some three weeks ago was removed from her home near Alma to the home of her son here.

Mrs. White was born in Gettysburg, Pa., 79 years ago, and when but a child removed with her parents to Scott Co., Ill.

After her marriage to Mr. White 56 years ago, they built a home for themselves near Alma where they spent the greater part of their lives. Mrs. White was a very devout Christian being affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. For her kindly way and gentle disposition she was most highly esteemed by the neighbors and friends that came to know her so well.

She is survived by four sons: John T. and Geo. W. White of this city; D.S. White of Alma; and L.W. White of Hugo, Okla.; also three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Ledgewood of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Ester Smith of Kansas; and Mrs. Jane G. Greene of Scott co., Ill.

Funeral service was held Tuesday morning conducted by Rev. H.G. McVicker and the remains were conveyed to Kinmundy where they were laid to rest beside the husband. A large circle of friends extend condolences to those bereaved. (Salem Republican.)