Elizabeth Furtney was born August 10, 1856 at Port Elgin, Canada, and came to the United States when a child. She was married to Albert F. Mattice March 4, 1874 in Austin. To this union six children were born, five of whom remain to mourn the loss of a beloved mother, Oscar and Clarence of Aberdeen, S. Dak., Lida of Wallace, Idaho, Helen of Missoula, Mont. and Albert of Minneapolis. She also leaves six grandchildren and three brothers, Joe Furtney of Glenwood, Minn., Henry of St. Paul and John of this city. Mr. Mattice died June 30, 1907.
Mrs. Mattice was a member of the Eastern Star lodge, Woman's relief Corps and G.I.A. of L.E. She was a faithful ardent and enthusiastic worker for the Civil war and World war veterans and all furtherance of patriotism.
Funeral services, were held at the chapel of Lee Mortuary in Minneapolis, conducted by Rev. Luther M. Roseland, formerly of this city, and at the Presbyterian church in Austin, Rev A.G. Patterson officiating. The Eastern Star and W.R.C. had charge of the service. The body was placed in the vault at Oakwood cemetery, the Eastern Star conducting final services at the chapel.
Austin Daily Herald
Austin, Minnesota
January 10, 1923
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Provided by Dorothy Kunz
Elizabeth Furtney was born August 10, 1856 at Port Elgin, Canada, and came to the United States when a child. She was married to Albert F. Mattice March 4, 1874 in Austin. To this union six children were born, five of whom remain to mourn the loss of a beloved mother, Oscar and Clarence of Aberdeen, S. Dak., Lida of Wallace, Idaho, Helen of Missoula, Mont. and Albert of Minneapolis. She also leaves six grandchildren and three brothers, Joe Furtney of Glenwood, Minn., Henry of St. Paul and John of this city. Mr. Mattice died June 30, 1907.
Mrs. Mattice was a member of the Eastern Star lodge, Woman's relief Corps and G.I.A. of L.E. She was a faithful ardent and enthusiastic worker for the Civil war and World war veterans and all furtherance of patriotism.
Funeral services, were held at the chapel of Lee Mortuary in Minneapolis, conducted by Rev. Luther M. Roseland, formerly of this city, and at the Presbyterian church in Austin, Rev A.G. Patterson officiating. The Eastern Star and W.R.C. had charge of the service. The body was placed in the vault at Oakwood cemetery, the Eastern Star conducting final services at the chapel.
Austin Daily Herald
Austin, Minnesota
January 10, 1923
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Provided by Dorothy Kunz
Family Members
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Aaron William Furtney
1842–1915
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Jacob B. Furtney
1843–1905
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Henrietta Furtney McAndrews
1845–1879
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Lydia A. Furtney Hale
1847–1888
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Josiah Seyer Furtney
1849–1903
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Hannah Furtney Barney
1851–1913
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Joseph Harrison Furtney
1854–1935
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Henry F. Furtney
1858–1943
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William M. Furtney
1860–1896
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John F. Furtney
1864–1927
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