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The Herald Democrat
Beaver, Oklahoma
19 Jan 1928 page 4 column 1
Mary Elizabeth/Ellen (Tull) Mathis
Mary Tull was born at Nashville, Indiana July 20th, 1860, at the age of 5 years he moved
with her parents to Hatfield, Missouri. At age of 27 she was united in marriage with
Thomas Mathis August 21, 1887. In March 1904 they moved to Beaver County, Oklahoma
settling near Balko, where she resided until her death . Unto this union 10 children were
born, 7 boys and 3 girls of which 6 have preceded her in death . She departed this life
January 10, 1928 at the age of 67 years 5 months and 21 days. A husband, three sons and a
daughter, Claud, Charles and John Mathis and Mrs. Mae Wing all of Balko and seven
grandchildren survive her as well as other relatives and a host of friends. She
united with Baptist Church at the age of 14 years and lived true Christian life until her
demise . She was loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January
11, at Blue Mound Church conducted by E. W. Hatchett of Beaver, and the remains were laid
to rest in the Blue Mound!
s Cemetery.
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