Brown, Mary S. Mrs. George T. 1866-1931

BROWN, DODD

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Date: 11/14/2010 at 20:21:12

Mary S Brown
Nov, 5, 1866--Nov. 9, 1931
Mary S., youngest daughter of Andrew and Christina Dodd, was born in Tama county, Iowa, Nov, 5, 1866, and passed away at her home in Ireton, Iowa, Nov. 9, 1931, aged 65 years and 4 days. In September, 1880, she joined the Amity United Presbyterian church. Some years later she brought her letter to the Presbyterian church in Ireton of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Aug. 17, 1887, at the home of her sister in Lincoln, Iowa, she was married to George T. Brown. They at once settled on a farm near Ireton, where they lived till 1916, when they moved to town, which has since been their home.
Eight children were born to them, six of whom survive. The eldest son, Edward Ralph, was a soldier in the World War, serving in France. On the very day the Armistice was signed he was severely wounded, from the effects of which he died a few weeks later, Nov. 30, 1918. It is a striking coincidence that on the anniversary of the day when he was mortally wounded his mother should be laid to rest. The youngest son died in infancy, Sept. 30, 1900. The living children are Mrs. Jennie Grau, Ireton; Harry Brown, Dehli, Minn.; Mrs. Stella Grau, Mrs. Velma Day and Miss Grace Brown, Ireton; and Mrs. Florence Plumb, Hudson, Ill.:
Three brothers, J. W. Dodd of Omaha, Neb.; West Dodd of Des Moines, Iowa; and-William Dodd of Wyoming; and one sister, Mrs. Thomas Beckett of Dinsdale, Iowa, also survive. There are thirteen grandchildren.
Being of a large family she knew both..the hardships and the joys of pioneer life in central Iowa. Hers was a strong character, built upon the enduring principles of the Christian religion. She was a most excellent neighbor. In time of sickness or trouble of any sort she went without question to give such help and comfort as she could. She was respected and useful, in the church. She was honored by her fellow citizens as a gold star mother, who had given of her best and dearest to the country in the time of its need. At times she suffered much during the last two years of failing health. But as the end approached she met it with complete submission to the will of God.
Source: Hawarden Independent of Nov 12, 1931