Mary Y. (Travis) McCall (1884)

MCCALL, TRAVIS

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Winterset Madisonian - July 10, 1884
Winterset, Iowa
page 4

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Mrs. McCall, wife of J. R. McCall, who lives just southwest of town, died very suddenly during the night of July 3-4. She had been slightly ailing some days before, but just prior to her decease she had been in her usual health, and on July 3d did some washing and canned a quantity of fruit. She evidently died shortly after retiring in the evening, as, from appearance, she had not moved after lying down. The deceased was an exemplary woman, and her sudden death will be deeply regretted by her many friends. The bereaved family will have the sympathy of the community.
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Madisonian and Chronicle
Thursday, July 24, 1884
Page 3

Obituary

Mary Y. McCall was born July 21st, 1823 in Mahoning township, Indiana county, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Travis. She was married to J. R. McCall, October 1st 1839. To them were born seven children, four girls and three boys. Two of the girls died when quite young. The other five children have survived her.

She was united with the Presbyterian Church in 1839, the same year in which she was married, and lived a consistent Christian life until she was called home. Mrs. McCall was an affectionate wife, a kind and loving mother and an exemplary Christian woman. She will be missed by a large circle of friends, but most sadly by her bereaved family. She rests in peace in the arms of her Savior, to whom her heart was given in her youth.

Note: Burial in the Winterset Cemetery.

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