Mary Ann Samson Gourd

GOURD, SAMSON, HAVILAND

Posted By: Marlene Skalberg (email)
Date: 3/17/2015 at 13:57:51

Mary Ann Samson was born in England, in the county of Cornwall, May 24, 1828. She died August 3, 1899, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 10 days. She was married to William Gourd June 26, 1848. They removed to America in 1864 and settled in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, from whence they removed to LaSalle County, Illinois in 1871, and from there to Adams County, Iowa in 1872, where they have made their home ever since. The husband and five children survive her. The latter are Joseph, who lives in England, Richard, Matthew, and William, also Mrs. Elizabeth Havilland, all of whom reside in this county. Mrs. Gourd was converted to Christ in 1876, at which time she united with the M. E. Church. Her everyday life has been an example of concert, faithfulness to her Master. By her kindness and constant ministering to the wants of others, she has won and retained a large circle of friends, who join with the family in mourning her death. A Friend
Adams County Free Press, August 10, 1899, page 5