Highland Recorder February 3, 1928

The following sketch of her life, particulars of her illness and death were furnished by near relatives, Friday. Mrs. Mary Wamsley Bradshaw 69, for 35 years one of the proprietors of the "Mansion House" at McDowell, died Friday morning at 6:30 o'clock at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Squire W. Wilson, at Headwaters, Highland county. The funeral was held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from the Presbyterian church at McDowell, of which Mrs. Bradshaw had long been a member. The Rev. Lyle Moffett, pastor, officiate. Burial of the body took place in Thornrose cemetery.

Mrs. Bradshaw was born at Huttonsville, Randolph county, W.Va., a daughter of Samuel L. and Serena A. Wamsley. She was the widow of Capt. J.B. Bradshaw, a gallant Confederate veteran, who died in September, 1916. For at least 35 years, prior to 1921, Mrs. Bradshaw, together with her husband as long as he lived, conducted the "Mansion House," one of the best known hostelries in this section of the state. Her health caused her to retire in 1921 and Mrs. Bradshaw spent several years with her daughter, who resides in California. She returned to Virginia in March, 1927, because of rapidly declining health. Cancer caused her death and in her unsuccessful battle against the disease, Mrs. Bradshaw underwent treatment and two operations at the hands of specialists. Much of the time since last August had been spent in hospitals in Staunton and Baltimore. Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by three sons, Robert 0., McDowell; Charles P., near Staunton; Harry L., Holden, W.Va., one daughter, Mrs. J.A. Rea, Gilroy, Calif.; a step-daughter, Mrs. S.W. Wilson, Headwaters; and three brothers, J.H. Wamsley, Staunton; W.P. Wamsley, Rupert, Idaho; A.S. Wamsley, Elkins, W.Va.

Born in Randolph County, Virginia (now W. Va.)