Married Stephen D. Conley 31 July 1865 in Strawberry Point, Clayton co., Iowa. She then married William Smith. After his death, she married Richard Wiltse 30 May 1893 in Strawberry Point, Clayton county, Iowa
West Branch Times 20 July 1905
The death or Mrs. Mary Wilsey of Rochester last Friday by fire, caused by the explosion of a kerosene can full
of oil, was received by the different communities as a great surprise and severe shock. Mrs. Wilsey was bordering near her sixtieth mile stone, at the time of her demise, was living with her fourth husband, Mr. Wilsey. The facts regarding her death as the writer has gathered them from parties present are as follows. About three o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, Mrs. Wilsey went to their dwelling house to light a fire to put up some fruit, that her son, Frank Conley, had brought her a few minutes before, supposing the fire to be
entirely out in the stove she picked up the oil can, which was about full of kerosene, and commenced pouring it on the kindling in the stove. It proved there was still some fire left in the stove. The can exploded throwing its contents over Mrs. Wilsey and the furniture in the room and in a moment all was a blaze. The explosion was heard by the villagers. Seeing smoke coming from the room and hearing the screams of Mrs. Wilsey attracted the attention of the Rhebhen family and the blacksmith, Mr. Potter, who went to the rescue of the lady. Dr. Todd was in the village at the time of the accident and was summoned and was by the side of the unfortunate victim within a few minutes after the explosion. Mr. Wilsey was working near by at the time of the accident and was sent for without delay and was present as soon as the speed'of the horse could bring him.
Every thing was done that could be under the circumstances to alleviate the suffering of the patient while the thread of life remained unsevered. She lived about two hours after the accident and was rational most of tho time, giving instructions as required. Her funeral was held Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Doty. She was interred in the Rochester cemetery.
West Branch Times 20 July 1905
The death or Mrs. Mary Wilsey of Rochester last Friday by fire, caused by the explosion of a kerosene can full
of oil, was received by the different communities as a great surprise and severe shock. Mrs. Wilsey was bordering near her sixtieth mile stone, at the time of her demise, was living with her fourth husband, Mr. Wilsey. The facts regarding her death as the writer has gathered them from parties present are as follows. About three o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, Mrs. Wilsey went to their dwelling house to light a fire to put up some fruit, that her son, Frank Conley, had brought her a few minutes before, supposing the fire to be
entirely out in the stove she picked up the oil can, which was about full of kerosene, and commenced pouring it on the kindling in the stove. It proved there was still some fire left in the stove. The can exploded throwing its contents over Mrs. Wilsey and the furniture in the room and in a moment all was a blaze. The explosion was heard by the villagers. Seeing smoke coming from the room and hearing the screams of Mrs. Wilsey attracted the attention of the Rhebhen family and the blacksmith, Mr. Potter, who went to the rescue of the lady. Dr. Todd was in the village at the time of the accident and was summoned and was by the side of the unfortunate victim within a few minutes after the explosion. Mr. Wilsey was working near by at the time of the accident and was sent for without delay and was present as soon as the speed'of the horse could bring him.
Every thing was done that could be under the circumstances to alleviate the suffering of the patient while the thread of life remained unsevered. She lived about two hours after the accident and was rational most of tho time, giving instructions as required. Her funeral was held Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Doty. She was interred in the Rochester cemetery.
Married Stephen D. Conley 31 July 1865 in Strawberry Point, Clayton co., Iowa. She then married William Smith. After his death, she married Richard Wiltse 30 May 1893 in Strawberry Point, Clayton county, Iowa
West Branch Times 20 July 1905
The death or Mrs. Mary Wilsey of Rochester last Friday by fire, caused by the explosion of a kerosene can full
of oil, was received by the different communities as a great surprise and severe shock. Mrs. Wilsey was bordering near her sixtieth mile stone, at the time of her demise, was living with her fourth husband, Mr. Wilsey. The facts regarding her death as the writer has gathered them from parties present are as follows. About three o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, Mrs. Wilsey went to their dwelling house to light a fire to put up some fruit, that her son, Frank Conley, had brought her a few minutes before, supposing the fire to be
entirely out in the stove she picked up the oil can, which was about full of kerosene, and commenced pouring it on the kindling in the stove. It proved there was still some fire left in the stove. The can exploded throwing its contents over Mrs. Wilsey and the furniture in the room and in a moment all was a blaze. The explosion was heard by the villagers. Seeing smoke coming from the room and hearing the screams of Mrs. Wilsey attracted the attention of the Rhebhen family and the blacksmith, Mr. Potter, who went to the rescue of the lady. Dr. Todd was in the village at the time of the accident and was summoned and was by the side of the unfortunate victim within a few minutes after the explosion. Mr. Wilsey was working near by at the time of the accident and was sent for without delay and was present as soon as the speed'of the horse could bring him.
Every thing was done that could be under the circumstances to alleviate the suffering of the patient while the thread of life remained unsevered. She lived about two hours after the accident and was rational most of tho time, giving instructions as required. Her funeral was held Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Doty. She was interred in the Rochester cemetery.
West Branch Times 20 July 1905
The death or Mrs. Mary Wilsey of Rochester last Friday by fire, caused by the explosion of a kerosene can full
of oil, was received by the different communities as a great surprise and severe shock. Mrs. Wilsey was bordering near her sixtieth mile stone, at the time of her demise, was living with her fourth husband, Mr. Wilsey. The facts regarding her death as the writer has gathered them from parties present are as follows. About three o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, Mrs. Wilsey went to their dwelling house to light a fire to put up some fruit, that her son, Frank Conley, had brought her a few minutes before, supposing the fire to be
entirely out in the stove she picked up the oil can, which was about full of kerosene, and commenced pouring it on the kindling in the stove. It proved there was still some fire left in the stove. The can exploded throwing its contents over Mrs. Wilsey and the furniture in the room and in a moment all was a blaze. The explosion was heard by the villagers. Seeing smoke coming from the room and hearing the screams of Mrs. Wilsey attracted the attention of the Rhebhen family and the blacksmith, Mr. Potter, who went to the rescue of the lady. Dr. Todd was in the village at the time of the accident and was summoned and was by the side of the unfortunate victim within a few minutes after the explosion. Mr. Wilsey was working near by at the time of the accident and was sent for without delay and was present as soon as the speed'of the horse could bring him.
Every thing was done that could be under the circumstances to alleviate the suffering of the patient while the thread of life remained unsevered. She lived about two hours after the accident and was rational most of tho time, giving instructions as required. Her funeral was held Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Doty. She was interred in the Rochester cemetery.
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