PELTON, Mary Elizabeth (Potter) 1849-1940

PELTON, POTTER, SHUPE, CROUCH, ROWE

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 5/10/2012 at 09:43:50

Mary Elizabeth (Potter) Pelton – March 19, 1849 – October 15, 1940

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PELTON RITES ARE CONDUCTED
AGED MCINTIRE WOMAN DIED AT HOME OF HER NIECE AFTER ILLNESS

McIntire – Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Pelton, 91, who died Saturday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Willie Barenz, after a long illness.

The services were conducted by the Rev. L. Eaton of Waukon, a former pastor, at the Barenz home and burial was made at Riceville Cemetery.

Mrs. Pelton is survived by one sister, Mrs. Eva Shupe of McIntire, and several nieces and nephews.

Mason City Globe Gazette, Wednesday October 16, 1940

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Mary Elizabeth Potter was born March 19, 1849 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stillman Potter and Parrillas (Crouch) Potter. She married Milo Sanford Pelton, the son of Ira and Charlotte (Rowe) Pelton. Milo died January 27, 1891.