Mary ALexander 1834-1919

ALEXANDER, OSBORN, SHEETS, DONAHO, HURST

Posted By: Connie Street (email)
Date: 8/10/2002 at 19:31:02

From the Memphis Reveille, Thursday, Jan. 8, 1920

Obituary of Grandmother Alexander

Mary Osborn was born April 17, 1832 in Lewis County, West Virginia and departed this life Dec. 24, 1919 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harriett Sheetz (should be Sheets) of this city (Memphis).

She was married to Wm. Hurst Oct.11, 1852. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Harriett Sheetz of this city and Mrs. Florence Donaho of Mt. Sterling, Iowa. Her husband departed this life in 1855 and she was married to Wm. (should be George Washington) Alexander Oct. 4, 1857. To this union nine children were born, six of whom preceded her to the great beyond. Thus lived and died this good woman at the advanced age of 85 years, 8 months and 7 days.

Funeral services were held Friday morning, Dec. 26. Interment in the city cemetery. Grandmother Alexander was respected and loved by all who were acquainted with her. During the years she has lived in this city she has made warm friends among the neighbors who feel that in her death they have a personal grief.