Ida S Trowbridge 1860-1934

TROWBRIDGE, GILLEY, PELSUE, BRUNER, BLAIR, WEEKS

Posted By: Georgea Clinton (email)
Date: 6/3/2011 at 09:34:35

July 31, 1934 - Carroll Daily - Mrs. William Trowbridge of San Diego, Calif., sister of Mrs. E.J. Pelsue of Carroll, passed away in San Diego at 3:45 o'clock Friday morning. The message received by Mrs. Pelsue did not state the cause of her sister's death. Mrs. Trowbridge had suffered a paralytic stroke February 11, 1934, from which she had only partially recovered. Word received several days ago from Mrs. Trowbridge's son, Harry, at San Diego, was to the effect that his mother was about the same as she had been of late, so it is thought that her passing was very sudden. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.

Mrs. Trowbridge was Ida S. Gilley, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilley, well-known Carroll county pioneers. She was born at Old Carrollton Oct. 1, 1860. In October, 1868, the family moved to Carroll, Mr. Gilley at that time serving as county treasurer. Mr. Gilley built the house on the site where the Carroll Clinic now stands and this was, the family home for a number of years.

On September 17, 1879, Ida S. Gilley married William Trowbridge. They returned to Carroll from their wedding trip September 25, 1879, a memorable day in the minds of many older Carroll residents, as it was the day of the big fire when the business district of the city was completely wiped out.

Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge established their home here, Mr. Trowbridge at that time being in the employ of Wetherill Brothers hardware store. In 1880 he went into business for himself, opening a store in the building which is now owned by M. Tessandori at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. From that time forward, Mr. Trowbridge was prominently identified with the business life of this city until his retirement. He and Mrs. Thowbridge were also prominent socially, and their home on North Main street was the scene of many delightful functions. Mrs. Trowbridge was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Carroll, and one of the first members of Signet Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star.

About 20 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge went to San Diego to make their home. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Trowbridge continued to reside there. Until the last few years she frequently returned to Carroll to visit relatives and friends.

Surviving Mrs. Trowbridge are two daughters and one son: Mrs. J.E. Bruner (Blanche) Aberdeen, S.D.; Mrs. C.O. Dawson (Emma) Blair, Neb., and Harry Trowbridge, who made his home with his mother. She also leaves three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. E.J. Pelsue of Carroll.

Two brothers preceded Mrs. Trowbridge in death. Willard B. Gilley was drowned at the age of 12 and Ira Gilley died in 1933. Mrs. Trowbridge was an aunt of Mrs. G.N. Weeks of Carroll.