Mary Jane (Jones) Adkins (1913)
ADKINS, ARMSTRONG, JONES
Posted By: Kent Transier
Date: 8/2/2007 at 23:49:13
The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, September 03, 1913
Page 1Death of Mrs. Adkins
This old lady died at her home on Gospel Ridge on last Thursday. She had been in feeble health for some months and her death was not at all unexpected. She was a niece of John Jones, commonly known as “Fiddler Jones”, one of the best known and characteristic citizens of Hoosier Prairie in pioneer days.
She was born in Menard county, Illinois, in 1828, where she was married to Mr. Adkins who died there. Mrs. Adkins came with her family to Madison county a number of years ago, and for some time resided on a farm. She then removed to the home in this city, where she continuously lived till her death.
Two children survive her, Jas. Adkins and Mrs. Anna Armstrong, both of this city. The funeral was held from the residence Saturday afternoon, Rev. L. F. Davis officiating. A large concourse of relatives and acquaintances attended the obsequies. Interment was in the Winterset cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, September 3, 1913MRS. MARY J. ADKINS - Obituary
Mary J. Jones was born in Menard county, Illinois, Nov. 14, 1828 and died at her home in Winterset, Aug. 28, 1913, age 84 years, 9 months and 14 days.
She was united in marriage to James Adkins in 1847, Mr. Adkins dying in November 1858. Seven children were born to this union, but only two survive her, Mrs. Anna Armstrong and James Adkins, both of this place, also eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
In 1878, she came with her family to Iowa, living for a few years on a farm. Thirty years ago last March, she came to Winterset, which has since been her home. She united with the Baptist church in Illinois, but on coming to Iowa, did not transfer her membership. She has been a sufferer for over twenty years. She loved her Bible, and it shows markings of thoughtful and careful study.
Funeral services were held at the home, August 30th at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. L. F. Davis, interment in Rock City cemetery.
________________________The Winterset Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
September 3, 1913
Page 1Mary J. Jones was born in Menard county, Ill., Nov. 14, 1828, and died at her home in Winterset, Aug. 28, 1913, aged 84 years, 9 months and 14 days.
She was united in marriage to James Adkins in 1847. To this union seven children were born, but two survive her, Mrs. Anna Armstrong and James Adkins, also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In 1878 she came with her family to Iowa, living for a few years on a farm and 30 years ago last March she moved to Winterset which has since been her home.
She united with the Baptist church in Illinois, but on coming to Iowa did not transfer her membership. She has been a sufferer for more than twenty years. She loved her bible and it shows the markings of thoughtful and careful study.
The funeral services were held from the home Aug. 30th at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. L. F. Davis, and interment was made in the Rock City cemetery.
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