Mary Jane Rhodes Wade McCallum (1824-1901)

RHODES, WADE, MCCALLUM, PARSONS, ORCUTT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 3/9/2011 at 08:02:22

Maquoketa Excelsior, Maquoketa, Iowa, June 28, 1901

OBITUARY-

MARY JANE RHODES WADE MCCALLUM-

Mary Jane Rhodes was born in Granville, New York, March 27,1824, and passed away June 27, 1901. She was united in marriage with John W. Wade in Clymer, New York, February 2, 1843. To them three children were given. Two of these preceded her to the other shore, and one, Mrs. Emma J. Orcutt, remains and was present at her mother’s death and funeral. In 1858, nine years after the death of Mr. Wade, she was married to Mr. John McCallum and was again left a widow in 1879. One of the two children of this marriage is dead, and one, Lillie C., is living and was her mother’s stay and support. For a number of years she has been confined to the house and home yard. The procession of life for business or pleasure has passed her by and left her to the exclusive notice of her intimate friends and neighbors. When fourteen years of age she was converted and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and continued in its fellowship until called to the church triumphant. She was ever a most faithful wife and mother, friend and neighbor. She was loved by those who knew her best. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. R. D. Parsons, at her late home, Monday, June 24, and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery.