The Republican, Coulterville, Randolph, IL
October 27, 1933
Obituary Notice of Mary Ann CAIRNS
Mary Ann Cairns, daughter of John and Mary McLaughlin, we born April 10,
1855 at Fairfield, Illinois and died at her home in Coulterville,
October 24, 1933 being 78 years, 6 months and 14 days of age. Her
father having died early in life, her mother was remarried in 1865 to
Samuel Shaw. She was united in marriage to R. J. Cairns (Robert John),
June 7, 1889. The husband preceded her in death passing away January 18,
1921. To this union were born three children: Mrs. Nellie Hippard (Mary
Ellen Cairns) of Chicago, Lulu who passed away a number of years ago and
Walter Cairns of Coulterville.
Mrs. Cairns has resided in vicinity for the greater part of her life.
She was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian Church, having
joined Covenanter Church when young, later transferring to the United
Presbyterian denomination. Her sickness extended through a period of
more than six months, during which times she has been confined to her
home in Coulterville.
There remain to miss her earthy presence: Mrs. Hippard, Walter Cairns,
John Shaw and several grandchildren besides a number of other relatives
and friends.
The funeral services were held in the U.P Church, Thursday afternoon
conducted by pastor Rev. F. R. McLean. Interment was made in the
Coulterville Cemetery.
Obit in the possession of Marcia Hippard Larson
mlarso36(a)cybertrails.com
Mary Ann McLaughlin Cairns.. my great grandmother.