Mary Emily Fivecoat Nicholson (1861 - 1914)

NICHOLSON, FIVECOAT, SCHAFFER, BENBOW

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Date: 1/22/2022 at 19:41:32

The Osceola Democrat, Osceola, Iowa
May 14, 1914, Page 1

MRS. HARRY NICHOLSON

Mary Fivecoat was born May 26, 1861 and died May 10, 1914, at the age of fifty-two years, eleven months and fourteen days. She was married to Harry Nicholson Sr. Feb. 11, 1885. To this union were born Five children, Mrs. Mabel Schaffer, Mrs. Grace Benbow, Harry, Elwood and Belle.

Mrs. Nicholson had been in poor health since the death of Elwood and Belle three years ago. She was a patient sufferer, never complaining. She was converted and joined the M. P. church three years ago. Was a devoted Christian, a true companion, a loving mother and kind neighbor. Those left to mourn her death are husband, three children, three grandchildren, father, three brothers, three sisters, besides a host of friends.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Tague of (?) at the M. E. Church in New Virginia to a large concourse of friends. Interment was made at the cemetery there.

The sympathy of the entire community is extended to this bereaved family.

Transcribed as published. Mary Edward's husband went by the names Henry and Harry Nicholson.