Death of Mrs. Mary Knox. Mary Mercer was born in Harrison county, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1815. She was the third child and first daughter of Aaron and Jane Dickerson Mercer. For many years her father operated a woolen mill in Ohio, but deciding to come west where had better opportunities of helping his children, he, in company with his son Thomas, made a trip to Illinois. Afterward the son returned to Ohio and brought the mother and children west, coming by way of the Ohio and Illinois rivers to Hennepin. There they were met by the father and brought to Princeton, locating on what was subsequently known sis the John Wagner farm. Here Mary Mercer passed her girlhood with her brothers and sisters, happy in her household duties. April 22, 1837, she was united in marriage to William Knox, who departed this life Oct. 17, 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Knox commenced their married life on a farm owned by a relative of Mr. Knox. A year later they moved to a farm given to Mrs. Knox by her father. This farm was sold and the farm west of town was purchased, which continued to be their home until about 1867, when they moved to their late home on First street. To Mr. and Mrs. Knox there were born eight children, all of whom are living. Mis. Knox united with the M. P. church at the time of its organization in this city. She was the last surviving charter member. She was stricken with paralysis January 31, and died February 10, 1900, having attained to the ripe old age of eighty-four years, four months and twenty-six days. The funeral services were conducted at. the M. P. church Tuesday, Feb. 13, by Rev. E. Evans, and the remains were deposited in Oakland.
Death of Mrs. Mary Knox. Mary Mercer was born in Harrison county, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1815. She was the third child and first daughter of Aaron and Jane Dickerson Mercer. For many years her father operated a woolen mill in Ohio, but deciding to come west where had better opportunities of helping his children, he, in company with his son Thomas, made a trip to Illinois. Afterward the son returned to Ohio and brought the mother and children west, coming by way of the Ohio and Illinois rivers to Hennepin. There they were met by the father and brought to Princeton, locating on what was subsequently known sis the John Wagner farm. Here Mary Mercer passed her girlhood with her brothers and sisters, happy in her household duties. April 22, 1837, she was united in marriage to William Knox, who departed this life Oct. 17, 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Knox commenced their married life on a farm owned by a relative of Mr. Knox. A year later they moved to a farm given to Mrs. Knox by her father. This farm was sold and the farm west of town was purchased, which continued to be their home until about 1867, when they moved to their late home on First street. To Mr. and Mrs. Knox there were born eight children, all of whom are living. Mis. Knox united with the M. P. church at the time of its organization in this city. She was the last surviving charter member. She was stricken with paralysis January 31, and died February 10, 1900, having attained to the ripe old age of eighty-four years, four months and twenty-six days. The funeral services were conducted at. the M. P. church Tuesday, Feb. 13, by Rev. E. Evans, and the remains were deposited in Oakland.
Family Members
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Thomas Dickerson Mercer
1813–1898
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Dr William "Dr. Billy" Mercer
1814–1895
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Moses Mercer
1817–1891
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Baruch Mercer
1818–1891
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Ann Mercer
1821–1822
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Susannah Mercer
1822–1830
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Aaron Mercer
1826–1902
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John Mercer
1826–1851
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Dr Joseph Mercer
1828–1878
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Rachel Mercer Vaughan
1833–1901
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Joshua D Mercer
1836–1881
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Asa Shinn Mercer
1839–1917
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