PUMPHREY, Mary Jane 1825 - 1912

PUMPHREY, LONG, WALTERS, MORGAN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/18/2011 at 14:20:30

"The Fairfield Journal"
Thursday, February 1, 1912
Page 3, Column 2

Mrs. W. F. PUMPHREY died last night.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Friday, February 2, 1912
Page 3, Column 1

The remains of Mrs. W. F. PUMPHREY who died Wed. night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford LONG, in Trenton, arrived in this city this noon and were taken to the PUMPHREY home on E. Burlington St. Funeral will be Sat. afternoon....

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, February 2, 1912
Page 1, Column 3

Mrs. W. F. PUMPHREY Dead....

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"Lockridge Herald"
Friday, February 9, 1912
Page 1, Column 2

Mrs. Mary Jane PUMPHREY died Thurs. about 11:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clifford LONG in Trenton... age 86. Born in St. Aloans, Ohio Dec. 22 1825. Married Jan. 16 1851 in Alexander, Ohio. Soon afterward the young couple moved to Boyle Co., Ky., where for eight years Mr. PUMPHREY was engaged with his brother in the manufacture of fanning mills in that state and in Tennessee. In 1860 Mr. & Mrs. PUMPHREY came to Iowa, landing in Jefferson County May 4th, where they purchased a quarter section of land, the greater part of which is now comprised within the city limits of Fairfield. Four children, three of whom are now living -- Henry and Clay of this city, and Mrs. Clifford LONG of Trenton. Mr. PUMPHREY died Sept. 16 1883.... The PUMPHREY family has been strongly identified with the early growth and history of Fairfield....

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The Will of Mary J. PUMPHREY, widow of Wm. F., filed 16 Apr 1912, directs her sons to erect tombstone in Evergreen to their father and herself; mentions "my daughter Ona Belle WALTERS."

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Mary's maiden name was MORGAN. She is buried in Lot Old.P.336.