Combs, Mary Ann (Laws) 1845 – 1905

COMBS, LAWS, SMITH, MCCULLOUGH, THOMAS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:23

Source: Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer May 16, 1905, FP, C6

COMBS:
Mrs. Mary A. Combs, widow of the late A. D. Combs, died in Mercy Hospital, Chicago, on Monday morning, May 1, 1905. Some six weeks before her death, Mrs. Combs underwent an operation for appendicitis and seemed to be steadily recovering until the Monday before her death when suddenly she was taken with an acute attack of syncope which so weakened her already enfeebled constitution that she was unable to recuperate, and she passed away less than one week later.
Mary Ann Laws was born in England, April 26,1845, and came to America with her parents, Josiah and Ellen Laws, when she was eight years of age. She was one of the pioneer settlers of Chester township where the greater part of her life was spent, and she was known and loved by a large circle of friends, many of whom have enjoyed the hospitality of her home, or the loving ministrations of her generous hand.
She was married to Capt. Amos D. Combs, June 8,1860, and to them were born ten children, one of whom died in infancy. Nine children survive her and cherish the memory of a devoted mother: Ella E. Smith, Spokane, Wash., David J., Milwaukee, Wis., Willis D., Eugene, Ore., Lee A , Valley City, N. D., Alma R. McCullough, Chariton, Ia., Maud L. Garrett, Wyndmere, N. D., Myrtle E. Thomas, Sisseton, S. D., and Ben and Burr, students of Northwestern University, Chicago, with whom she spent the last two years of her life.
Funeral services were held May 4th in the Presbyterian church at Chester, Ia., of which she was a member, conducted by Rev. W. S. McCullogh. Interment was made in Chester Hill Cemetery by the side of her husband. —Chester Herald.

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