Mary Elizabeth (PHILLIPS) MELOY

PHILLIPS, MELOY, WEIR

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 12/17/2008 at 19:17:03

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
Thursday, June 4, 1903

DEATH OF MRS. MALOY

Mrs. [Mary] Elizabeth (PHILLIPS) MALOY (sic, should be MELOY) who died from paralysis at the home of her daughter, Mrs. [Sarah Elizabeth] J[ohn] T[homas] WEIR, in Jackson Township, Tuesday morning, was buried in the Lexington cemetery Wednesday. The funeral was conducted at the house at 10 a.m., by Elder Lee FURGESON.

Deceased was born in Indiana April 11, 1842. She was married to Mr. Allen MALOY (sic) June 20, 1857. To them were born eleven children, all of whom are living.

The family came to Taylor County in September 1893, and in 1899 suffered the loss of father. Mrs. MALOY (sic) early gave herself to her Savior, uniting with the Christian church, and ever remaining a devoted member. She was a good woman.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, December, 2008