September 24, 1915
NEW IPSWICH
Death of Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley.
Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley died in Chicago Sunday, Sept. 19, after a protracted sickness. She was born in this town, Aug. 10, 1838. Her parents were Joseph A. and Miranda Kibling Gibson, whose immediate family consisted of John Stillman, Angelia Miranda, Henry N., Anna M., Sara R. Frederick J., Elsie E., Lucy Angenette.
Her education was secured at the Brick schoolhouse, Gibson Village, and Appleton academy. Her musical education commenced very early in life and developed into her leading avocation. For several years she was a school teacher in Ashburnham and her native town. She inherited musical talent from her mother.
On Aug. 27, 1864, Levi Wright of Fitchburg and Miss Angelia M. Gibson were married. Their children are Henry Gibson Wright of Boston and Miss Maud E. Wright of Chicago, both of whom are expert musicians.
Mrs. Whalley was a student of Carter Harrison and E. H. Bailey, the composer, both shining lights in the musical profession. She was the oldest staff bell ringer in the United States. Her first concert was given in Ashburnham as a benefit for the purchase of New Testaments for the soldiers who entered the Civil war.
Her husband, Levi Wright, died April 16, 1905. Her second marriage was to Dr. William T. Whalley, from England. She had resided in Ashby, Townsend, Boston, Fitchburg and Chicago.
Her funeral was held in the Congregational Church of her native town on Thursday, Sept. 23, when many relatives and friends assembled to show their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. John Elliott Bowman conducted the funeral services. The singers were: Charles L. Knowlton, Robert B. Walker, Mrs. Walter S. Thayer and Mrs. Ethel M. Parker. Mrs. Hattie Clark McKown presided at the organ.
The bearers were Frederick Gibson, Frederick J. Gibson, Frederic W. Jones and Carmi H. Scales.
The interment was in the Central cemetery in a new lot near her grandfather, Dr. Stillman Gibson's lot, and those of other near relatives.
NEW IPSWICH
Death of Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley.
Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley died in Chicago Sunday, Sept. 19, after a protracted sickness. She was born in this town, Aug. 10, 1838. Her parents were Joseph A. and Miranda Kibling Gibson, whose immediate family consisted of John Stillman, Angelia Miranda, Henry N., Anna M., Sara R. Frederick J., Elsie E., Lucy Angenette.
Her education was secured at the Brick schoolhouse, Gibson Village, and Appleton academy. Her musical education commenced very early in life and developed into her leading avocation. For several years she was a school teacher in Ashburnham and her native town. She inherited musical talent from her mother.
On Aug. 27, 1864, Levi Wright of Fitchburg and Miss Angelia M. Gibson were married. Their children are Henry Gibson Wright of Boston and Miss Maud E. Wright of Chicago, both of whom are expert musicians.
Mrs. Whalley was a student of Carter Harrison and E. H. Bailey, the composer, both shining lights in the musical profession. She was the oldest staff bell ringer in the United States. Her first concert was given in Ashburnham as a benefit for the purchase of New Testaments for the soldiers who entered the Civil war.
Her husband, Levi Wright, died April 16, 1905. Her second marriage was to Dr. William T. Whalley, from England. She had resided in Ashby, Townsend, Boston, Fitchburg and Chicago.
Her funeral was held in the Congregational Church of her native town on Thursday, Sept. 23, when many relatives and friends assembled to show their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. John Elliott Bowman conducted the funeral services. The singers were: Charles L. Knowlton, Robert B. Walker, Mrs. Walter S. Thayer and Mrs. Ethel M. Parker. Mrs. Hattie Clark McKown presided at the organ.
The bearers were Frederick Gibson, Frederick J. Gibson, Frederic W. Jones and Carmi H. Scales.
The interment was in the Central cemetery in a new lot near her grandfather, Dr. Stillman Gibson's lot, and those of other near relatives.
September 24, 1915
NEW IPSWICH
Death of Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley.
Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley died in Chicago Sunday, Sept. 19, after a protracted sickness. She was born in this town, Aug. 10, 1838. Her parents were Joseph A. and Miranda Kibling Gibson, whose immediate family consisted of John Stillman, Angelia Miranda, Henry N., Anna M., Sara R. Frederick J., Elsie E., Lucy Angenette.
Her education was secured at the Brick schoolhouse, Gibson Village, and Appleton academy. Her musical education commenced very early in life and developed into her leading avocation. For several years she was a school teacher in Ashburnham and her native town. She inherited musical talent from her mother.
On Aug. 27, 1864, Levi Wright of Fitchburg and Miss Angelia M. Gibson were married. Their children are Henry Gibson Wright of Boston and Miss Maud E. Wright of Chicago, both of whom are expert musicians.
Mrs. Whalley was a student of Carter Harrison and E. H. Bailey, the composer, both shining lights in the musical profession. She was the oldest staff bell ringer in the United States. Her first concert was given in Ashburnham as a benefit for the purchase of New Testaments for the soldiers who entered the Civil war.
Her husband, Levi Wright, died April 16, 1905. Her second marriage was to Dr. William T. Whalley, from England. She had resided in Ashby, Townsend, Boston, Fitchburg and Chicago.
Her funeral was held in the Congregational Church of her native town on Thursday, Sept. 23, when many relatives and friends assembled to show their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. John Elliott Bowman conducted the funeral services. The singers were: Charles L. Knowlton, Robert B. Walker, Mrs. Walter S. Thayer and Mrs. Ethel M. Parker. Mrs. Hattie Clark McKown presided at the organ.
The bearers were Frederick Gibson, Frederick J. Gibson, Frederic W. Jones and Carmi H. Scales.
The interment was in the Central cemetery in a new lot near her grandfather, Dr. Stillman Gibson's lot, and those of other near relatives.
NEW IPSWICH
Death of Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley.
Mrs. Angelia Miranda (Gibson) Whalley died in Chicago Sunday, Sept. 19, after a protracted sickness. She was born in this town, Aug. 10, 1838. Her parents were Joseph A. and Miranda Kibling Gibson, whose immediate family consisted of John Stillman, Angelia Miranda, Henry N., Anna M., Sara R. Frederick J., Elsie E., Lucy Angenette.
Her education was secured at the Brick schoolhouse, Gibson Village, and Appleton academy. Her musical education commenced very early in life and developed into her leading avocation. For several years she was a school teacher in Ashburnham and her native town. She inherited musical talent from her mother.
On Aug. 27, 1864, Levi Wright of Fitchburg and Miss Angelia M. Gibson were married. Their children are Henry Gibson Wright of Boston and Miss Maud E. Wright of Chicago, both of whom are expert musicians.
Mrs. Whalley was a student of Carter Harrison and E. H. Bailey, the composer, both shining lights in the musical profession. She was the oldest staff bell ringer in the United States. Her first concert was given in Ashburnham as a benefit for the purchase of New Testaments for the soldiers who entered the Civil war.
Her husband, Levi Wright, died April 16, 1905. Her second marriage was to Dr. William T. Whalley, from England. She had resided in Ashby, Townsend, Boston, Fitchburg and Chicago.
Her funeral was held in the Congregational Church of her native town on Thursday, Sept. 23, when many relatives and friends assembled to show their last tribute of respect to the deceased. Rev. John Elliott Bowman conducted the funeral services. The singers were: Charles L. Knowlton, Robert B. Walker, Mrs. Walter S. Thayer and Mrs. Ethel M. Parker. Mrs. Hattie Clark McKown presided at the organ.
The bearers were Frederick Gibson, Frederick J. Gibson, Frederic W. Jones and Carmi H. Scales.
The interment was in the Central cemetery in a new lot near her grandfather, Dr. Stillman Gibson's lot, and those of other near relatives.
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