Seymour Democrat – 29 October 1914
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Mary Ann Dunham was born in Clearmont (sic) County,
Ohio, July 27, 1833 and died at her home near Jerome, Ia., Oct. 17, 1914, aged
81 years, 2 months, 20 days.
She was first united in marriage to Wilson
Barr in 1849. The husband died in
1850. To them was born one son, John
Wilson Barr, who lives near Livingston, Ia.
In 1853 she was married to G. H. Morrison. To them were born 10 children, four of whom
are living, two sons and two daughters, Sarah Kershaw, Oskaloosa, Ia., Wm. S.
Morrison, Plano, Ia., Mintie Bollman and Bert Morrison, Jerome. Also two grandchildren, Mary and Ida
Morrison. Five children and the husband
survive here.
She was converted in her youth and united
with the M. E. Church where she has lived a faithful Christian life. In her home life she has been a true wife, a
kind and loving mother and a good neighbor.
The funeral services were conducted from the
Methodist Church, Jerome, on Wednesday forenoon October 21, 1814, at 10:30 o’clock. A large number of friends and neighbors
gathered at the church and cemetery. The
entire community sympathize with the bereaved family. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
A. E. Clemens of Seymour, Ia., assisted by Rev. Roper of Jerome.
Jerome Cemetery Gravestone for
Gaven H. and Mary A. Dunham Morrison
Row 5, Block 20, Lot 3
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