Mary I. (Montgomery) Wright (1830-1892)

DAVIS, MONTGOMERY, THORUP, WRIGHT

Posted By: Eileen Reed
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:42

The Boone Valley Gazette
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Wednesday, November 23, 1892
Page 1, Column 4

Miss Mary Montgomery was born near Omagh, Tyrone county, Ireland, July 12, 1830, and was married to Mr. Andrew Wright, December 2, 1850. In 1853 they came to America, and settled in Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, where they made their home for fifteen years. From 1868 to 1872 they resided in Jones county, Iowa, then moved to Wright county and settled on the farm now a part of Eagle Grove, from which her spirit took its flight to her heavenly home.

Her death at 2 a. m. Wednesday, November 16th, was a surprise to many of our citizens, as she attended the preparatory meeting before communion, at the Congregational church, on Thursday evening, November 3d. The funeral services were held at the Congregational church, Thursday, November 17th, Rev. J. D. Sands, of Belmond, and her pastor, Rev. G. L. Shull, each having a part in the services. In the afternoon quite a procession of sympathizing neighbors accompanied the friends to Goldfield where they laid the form of their loved one by the side of her son James and daughter Lela, who had gone before her. Three little ones, whom Jesus early called to his arms, have welcomed her on the other shore.

Her husband and six children—two sons and four daughters—mourn the loss of wife and mother. Three of her children—George, Susie, and Mrs. Annie Thorup—reside here, and Mrs. Minnie Montgomery in the country near Thrall, William at Ledyard, and Mrs. Rebekah Davis in Minneapolis. All were at her bedside. To the list of near relatives should be added a brother and sister of Mrs. Wright, who live in Cambridgeport, Mass.

Mrs. Wright was converted at the age of twenty-five and united with the Prospect Street Congregational church in Cambridgeport, Mass.

In Iowa she was a member of the Cass Centre Congregational church in Jones Co, the Congregational church in Clarion and when the Congregational church was organized here, Oct. 15, 1881, she became one of the original members.

Her consistent christian life is well known in Eagle Grove. Always at church, and Sunday School, and prayer meeting when health permitted, and ready to add her words to help make these meetings interesting and profitable.

She was the warm personal friend of many in the town and surrounding country, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Memories of the flowers in the church on the Sabbath, and in the homes where sickness and sorrow entered, come thronging into many minds, and to all it seemed very fitting that she should be surrounded at her funeral by so many of the beautiful flowers she loved so well on earth.

The tribute to her memory written by Mr. N. B. Paine and read by Father Sands at the funeral should have a place here.

"God give us faith that will abide—
Her faith! —that never failed when tried:
That seemed to lift the clouds of gloom
That shroud our loved one's silent tomb,
So we can see with eyesight room
Our loved ones on the other side,
Who live beyond the Great Divide,
And beckon with loving hands
To us, to Join their happy hands
Where flowers immortal bloom."

Her kindly face and helpful deeds will be held by all in lasting remembrance.
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The Boone Valley Gazette
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Wednesday, November 23, 1892
Page 5, Column 2

Mrs. Grundy took charge of Mrs. Thorup’s school-room last week, who was out on account of her mother, Mrs. Wright’s, illness and subsequent death.