Gilcrest, Mary A. (Powers) 1822 – 1897

GILCREST, POWERS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:27

Iowa Plain Dealer November 30, 1897, FP, C7

In Cresco, Iowa, November 25,1897, Mrs. Mary A. Gilcrest, aged about 75 years.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary A. Powers, was born near Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1822, removing to Ohio with her parents in 1836. At the age of 24, she was united in marriage with Robert Gilcrest, coming to this county in 1857, where she resided to the time of her death. Her husband died some years ago, Mrs. Gilcrest having resided most of the time since in Cresco, where she died. Both her and her husband were good and worthy people and during their lives enjoyed the respect of their neighbors and associates.

CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in the last sickness and death of Grandma Gilcrest.
Mu. AND MRS. ROBT. GILCREST.