Mrs. Margaret Kirkpatrick McVity 1824-1906

KIRKPATRICK, MCVITY, GREGSON

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 5/29/2007 at 21:14:55

Mrs. Margaret Kirkpatrick McVity - Born in North Ireland June 26, 1824. Parents Scotch Presbyterians. Family consisted of 4 children; 2 sons and 2 daughters. With father and mother came to US when she was 16 years old. Settled near Saratoga, NY. There parents died and buried in Troy, NY and their 2 sons also died and buried in same state. Her sister, Mrs. John McVity died 8 years ago in Bentonsport. Margaret married Thomas McVity in Troy NY February 15, 1844. Their home was Schuylerville where Mr. McVity engaged in boot and shoe business. After 8 years moved to Ottawa, IL where they remained one year. To Bentonsport August 31, 1853. Parents of 4 children: Margaret Elizabeth and Jennie, born in NY; John H. born in IL and Abbie in Bentonsport. Since the death of her husband in 1884 she lived with daughter, Mrs. Jennie Gregson where she died July 31, 1906. Age 82 years, 1 month, 5 days. F-Bentonsport Cem., Bentonsport.

Source: Redhead Collection of Obituary Extractions, Donnellson Public Library, Donnellson, IA.