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Mary Cecelia “Mae” <I>Breheny</I> Smith

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Mary Cecelia “Mae” Breheny Smith

Birth
Earlham, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Death
26 Jul 1948 (aged 71)
Luther, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of Patrick and Mary Ellen (Barrett) Breheny died at her home in Luther, Iowa. She spent her childhood on a farm near Casey. In 1895 she united in marriage to John Elmer Smith at Stuart. To this union 14 Children were born:

She lived on a farm near Boone until 18 years ago when they moved to Luther.
She was preceded in death by a son, George; her parents; on brother, Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Ketchum.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband; and 13 Children: Clarence, & Edward of Vacaville, Calif.; Mrs. Ruth Miller & Mrs. Lena Stout of Davenport. Mrs. (John) Vaughn & Mrs. Catherine (Floyd) Miller of Des Moines; Elmer of Belmond; John, Thomas, Virgil, Joseph, Mrs. Eva (Charles F) Smith and Mrs. Mary (Paul) Smalley of Boone. 37 g-children, 11 gr-g-children; Two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Casey, and Mrs. Margaret Lydon of Des Moines; six brothers, Dominic & John of Greenfield; Frances, James & Patrick of Casey and William of Des Moines, as well as many other relatives & friends.

She was a kind wife and loving mother. Her personality rediated joy & sunshine wherever she went.
Services were held at Schroeder Funeral, Boone & at Christian Church of Luther with Rev. Baker of Paton, Iowa in charge.
Daughter of Patrick and Mary Ellen (Barrett) Breheny died at her home in Luther, Iowa. She spent her childhood on a farm near Casey. In 1895 she united in marriage to John Elmer Smith at Stuart. To this union 14 Children were born:

She lived on a farm near Boone until 18 years ago when they moved to Luther.
She was preceded in death by a son, George; her parents; on brother, Thomas, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Ketchum.

She leaves to mourn her death her husband; and 13 Children: Clarence, & Edward of Vacaville, Calif.; Mrs. Ruth Miller & Mrs. Lena Stout of Davenport. Mrs. (John) Vaughn & Mrs. Catherine (Floyd) Miller of Des Moines; Elmer of Belmond; John, Thomas, Virgil, Joseph, Mrs. Eva (Charles F) Smith and Mrs. Mary (Paul) Smalley of Boone. 37 g-children, 11 gr-g-children; Two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Miller of Casey, and Mrs. Margaret Lydon of Des Moines; six brothers, Dominic & John of Greenfield; Frances, James & Patrick of Casey and William of Des Moines, as well as many other relatives & friends.

She was a kind wife and loving mother. Her personality rediated joy & sunshine wherever she went.
Services were held at Schroeder Funeral, Boone & at Christian Church of Luther with Rev. Baker of Paton, Iowa in charge.

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  • Created by: Betty
  • Added: Nov 18, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44529054/mary_cecelia-smith: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Cecelia “Mae” Breheny Smith (26 Sep 1876–26 Jul 1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 44529054, citing Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Betty (contributor 46527014).