Mary Bristow Beard 1830-1899

BRISTOW, BEARD

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/10/2008 at 17:52:01

Mary Bristow was born in London, England, March 1st 1830, died Oct. 21, 1899 aged 69 years, 7 months and 20 days. She took passage on the sailing vessel, Waseington, from London to New Orleans in 1845, the voyage occupying 7 weeks and 3 days. From New Orleans she went by steamboat to St. Louis, Mo., where she was united in marriage to William Beard in 1847. They came to Iowa in 1849 and settled on a farm in Cedar township Lee County where they lived until they removed to Bonaparte January 1891.

Her husband did Aug. 22nd 1893. She was christened in the Church of England and was educated in the belief of that church. She was a member of that church until about 1860, when she united with the Christian church at Big Mound. She was a faithful and earnest christian during her whole life.

She leaves to mourn her loss, six sons, six daughters, thirty-three grand children, six great-grand-children and a large circle of friends.

She posessed [sic] in an eminent degree the sweet grace of kindness and charity. She was fully prepared for the coming of the Savior whom she had so long loved and served.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Monday afternoon Oct. 23, by Rev. W. H. Scofield assisted by Rev. E. J. Smith. They were largely attended by the people of Bonaparte and of the neighborhood where she formerly had resided and was so highly esteemed.
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Source: Entler Scrapbooks, Vol. 4, IA Historical Library, Iowa City, IA
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I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history