DAVIDSON, Mary Ann 1854 - 1950

DAVIDSON, QUILLEN, SPENCER, BELL, WATERHOUSE, BROWN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/18/2021 at 21:13:55

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, April 24, 1950
Page Three, Column 3

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. DAVIDSON

One of Jefferson county's oldest residents passed away Sunday evening after an illness of six weeks. She is Mrs. Mary Ann DAVIDSON, 96, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie QUILLEN, 501 W. Briggs street.

Mrs. DAVIDSON, despite her advanced age, had remained in good health up until six weeks ago even after she had fractured her hip on May 30, 1949. She had been seriously ill the past month and a half.

Last rites will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Christian church with Rev. S. P. Williamson in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mary Ann DAVIDSON was born April 10, 1854, at Hopedale, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Sarah SPENCER BELL. She was united in marriage on December 30, 1874, to James H. DAVIDSON who passed away February 5 (sic - 6th), 1891.

The couple came to this community from Ohio in 1888, and before moving to Fairfield in 1905, lived on a farm six miles northwest of the city. Mrs. DAVIDSON had been a member of the Christian church for 80 years.

Mrs. DAVIDSON is survived by the following children: John W., Eldon; Floyd, Fairfield; Mrs. Lela WATERHOUSE, Fairfield; Mrs. Josie BROWN, Ottumwa; and Mrs. Nellie QUILLEN, Fairfield. Two daughters and one son preceded her in death.

The body is at the Hoskins funeral home and will be taken to the church at 10:30 a. m. Wednesday.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Monday, May 1, 1950
Page Two, Column 7

CARD OF THANKS

The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will always remain with us a precious memory. We wish to thank everyone for the beautiful floral offerings. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for all those comforting acts.

Mr. and Mrs. John DAVIDSON
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd DAVIDSON
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn WATERHOUSE
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest BROWN
Mrs. Nellie QULLLEN

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.069 with husband James.