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Matilda Elkanah “Tilly” <I>Ross</I> Barry

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Matilda Elkanah “Tilly” Ross Barry

Birth
Midland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death
31 Jan 1910 (aged 32)
Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Burial
Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland Mon 31 Jan 1910: "Death of Mrs. Barry-Mrs. John Ross Barry, aged 38 years, died this morning at her home in Dudley. Mrs. Barry was in her usual health Saturday at noon when she was taken ill with convulsions succumbing as stated early this morning. She was a native of Dan's Mountain, near here, and is survived by her husband and five children, the oldest about ten years of age. Her mother and one brother, R. W. Ross, reside in Midland."

Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland Wed 2 Feb 1910: "Funeral of Mrs. Barry-A very large funeral was that of Mrs. John Barry, which took place this morning at 9:30. A requiem mass was sung in St. Mary's Church and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. Much sympathy is manifested for Mr. Barry. He has five small children, the youngest only a few days in this world. Mrs. Barry was a fine, robust young woman, much admired by all who knew her for her cheery, happy disposition. She carried sunshine with her wherever she went. Her death is a terrible blow to her husband and her helpless little children."

Note: Matilda was the illegitimate daughter of Elkanah Grafton Ross. His death and burial information is unknown.
Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland Mon 31 Jan 1910: "Death of Mrs. Barry-Mrs. John Ross Barry, aged 38 years, died this morning at her home in Dudley. Mrs. Barry was in her usual health Saturday at noon when she was taken ill with convulsions succumbing as stated early this morning. She was a native of Dan's Mountain, near here, and is survived by her husband and five children, the oldest about ten years of age. Her mother and one brother, R. W. Ross, reside in Midland."

Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland Wed 2 Feb 1910: "Funeral of Mrs. Barry-A very large funeral was that of Mrs. John Barry, which took place this morning at 9:30. A requiem mass was sung in St. Mary's Church and interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. Much sympathy is manifested for Mr. Barry. He has five small children, the youngest only a few days in this world. Mrs. Barry was a fine, robust young woman, much admired by all who knew her for her cheery, happy disposition. She carried sunshine with her wherever she went. Her death is a terrible blow to her husband and her helpless little children."

Note: Matilda was the illegitimate daughter of Elkanah Grafton Ross. His death and burial information is unknown.


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