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Author: MargieRoopPearce
Surnames: Smith, Peterson, Peoples, Ray
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Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams Co, IN; Friday, 18 April 1924
MARY ANN SMITH DIED YESTERDAY
Well Known Resident of St. Marys Township, Dies At Pleasant Mills
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, aged 74, well known resident of St. Marys township died at her
home in Pleasant Mills at 8:30 o'clock last night, following an illness of eight or
nine weeks' duration. The exact cause of Mrs. Smith's death is not known. She
appeared to be suffering from an inward growth, probably a cancer.
Mrs. Smith was a daughter of John W. and Hannah Peterson, and was born in St. Marys
township, July 26, 1849. She spent her entire life in St. Marys township, and had lived
in Pleasant Mills for more than fifteen years. She was known to her many friends as
"Molly." She was married to Jehu Smith, who survives.
Besides the husband, Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, two daughters, and one
brother, Sylvester W. Peterson, of Decatur. The children are Robert and Wesley Smith of
Pleasant Mills; William Smith, of North Carolina; Mrs. Harry Ray , of Pleasant Mills; and
Mrs. Lydia Peoples, of Brunswick, Michigan. There are several nieces and nephews residing
in this city.
Funeral services will be held from the Baptist church in Pleasant Mills at 10:30
o'clock Sunday morning. Burial will be made in the Mt. Tabor cemetery.
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