Anna Mary Kyes Marriott 1850-1905

KYES, MARRIOTT

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 10/17/2001 at 19:47:45

Anna Mary Kyes-Marriott was born June 12, 1850 in Van Buren county, Iowa. She became a member of the M. E. church at the age of 13 years and continued her membership until her dissolution on the 2d day of October 1905, aged 55 years, 3 months and 20 days.

She was married to James L. Marriott on the 16th of March, 1871. To this union were born six children, to Lola Eloise and May died young, Benj. L., Nellie A., Harry H. and Alma I., with the husband and three grand children survive her.

She was the only child of Benjamin and Jane Kyes, old settlers of Van Buren county. The deceased was a lady in the full sense of the term, always had a full appreciation of religious duty, was kind and generous in all her impulses, had literary ideals of a high order, was a contributor of prose and poetry to many of the leading magazines. One of her poems entitled "Our Silent Neighbors" had extensive publication. She was a generous mother and companion, and discharged all her duties of life with dignity and honest zeal. A good woman has passed away.
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Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 3, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA Historical Library, Iowa City, IA